Fast Track Program: Master List of Fast Track Programs

Location: United States

Semiconductor Manufacturing Fast Track

https://www.credly.com/org/university-of-arizona/badge/semiconductor-manufacturing-fast-track

The Semiconductor Manufacturing Fast Track micro-credential emphasizes career readiness through functional skills, career and self-development, and teamwork. Recipients learn about the semiconductor manufacturing industry, upcoming internships and career options, and workforce needs in this growing field.

The Semiconductor Manufacturing Fast Track badge is earned by completing 20-25 hours of academic and project work over 5-weeks. Learning includes meeting with industry experts about semiconductor manufacturing and having an opportunity to ask questions. Completing approximately 10 hours of academic content focused on the semiconductor ecosystem value chain including topics such as R&D, design tools, chip design, materials, equipment, fabrication, packaging and distribution.
Recipients collaborate on an industry-focused team project that addresses a real-world issue in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, applying concepts from the learning modules. They present their final team project to employer sponsors and the University of Arizona College of Engineering and receive feedback and mentoring from campus and industry partners. They engage with industry partners in the semiconductor manufacturing field for the purpose of mentorship and career readiness.

Hydrogen Energy Fast Track

https://www.credly.com/org/university-of-arizona/badge/hydrogen-energy-fast-track

The Hydrogen Energy Fast Track badge emphasizes career readiness through functional skills, career and self-development, and teamwork. Recipients learn why hydrogen energy is important and workforce needs in this growing field. Recipients complete learning modules focused on hydrogen energy, production, and uses, moving and storing hydrogen, and economic and environmental issues related to hydrogen. A team project to demonstrate understanding of the content and real-world application. The Hydrogen Energy Fast Track badge emphasizes career readiness through functional skills, career and self-development, and teamwork. Recipients learn why hydrogen energy is important and workforce needs in this growing field. Recipients complete learning modules focused on hydrogen energy, production, and uses, moving and storing hydrogen, and economic and environmental issues related to hydrogen. A team project to demonstrate understanding of the content and real-world application.

The Hydrogen Energy Fast Track badge is earned by completing 20-hours of online learning over 5-6 weeks. Learning includes the meeting with experts in the industry to learn more about hydrogen energy and have an opportunity to ask questions. Students will complete five 60–90-minute learning modules that focus on the role of hydrogen energy in a clean energy future.

Adobe Express Fast Track

https://www.credly.com/org/university-of-arizona/badge/fast-track-adobe-creative-cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud Fast Track emphasizes career readiness through functional skills and career and self-development. Learners complete Adobe training then create a 2-3-minute creative video using Adobe Express including graphics, transitions, utilizing multiple tracks, audio and voice over. Students work in teams to revise their videos then receive feedback from a panel of experts during final presentations. Students utilize the NACE career competencies of teamwork and communication.

Participants are required to complete all aspects of the 15-hour Fast Track program and attend all sessions that includes attendance at kickoff and finale events with participating employers, completion of the Adobe Creative Cloud training modules and completion of a final video project focused on career readiness using video editing skills. Students provide feedback to team members and present their video to an expert panel during the final session.

Broadcast Media Sales & Marketing Fast Track

https://www.credly.com/org/university-of-arizona/badge/fast-track-broadcast-media-sales-marketing

This Fast Track in Broadcast Media Sales & Marketing is sponsored by the Arizona Broadcasters Association and facilitated by the media training company, P1 Learning. This Fast Track provides students with skill building in the media advertising industry. Fast Track in Broadcast Media Sales & Marketing includes completion of 3-4 interactive sessions, approximately 15 hours of training through P1 Learning’s online curriculum, and completion of a group project that is presented on the last day. Students interview a small business client and then create a presentation that shares their marketing recommendations. Students must complete all portions of the Fast Track (approximately 25 hours total) and attend all interactive sessions to earn the badge.

Data Analysis Using Excel Fast Track

https://www.credly.com/org/university-of-arizona/badge/fast-track-data-analysis-using-excel

The University of Arizona Student Engagement & Career Development partnered with an employer and trainer to prepare students and graduates for successful careers utilizing data analysis using Excel skills. The curriculum focuses on data analysis and visualization using Excel and was a high beginner to intermediate level.

This Fast Track includes a 15-hour Excel Fundamentals online course, a Data Analysis using Excel group project, presentations with employer feedback and two interactive sessions about using Excel in various job roles. Earners attend all portions of the Fast Track and complete 25 hours of the training. Participants demonstrate their understanding of Excel through application in a work-related project using problem solving skills, critical thinking and teamwork.

Digital Marketing Fast Track

https://www.credly.com/org/university-of-arizona/badge/fast-track-digital-marketing

With rapid changes in marketing tactics and technology advances, the in-demand skills needed to be a marketing professional are hard to come by. The University of Arizona Student Engagement & Career Development partners with leaders in the industry to prepare students and alumni for a career in modern marketing. Students will complete learning modules in digital marketing basics. Students will apply these techniques and strategies to work on a real-world team marketing project and present their work to professionals in the marketing field.