An OCE program
iSKOLAR+ Microcredentials
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Short online and hybrid courses, certified by UP Manila, at your fingertips. iSKOLAR+ Microcredentials validate skills in short, focused courses—boosting employability and opening the way to further learning.
- courses
- 9
- courses
- enrollments
- 2,400+
- enrollments
- hours per course
- 5–120
- hours per course
Objective
Enhance learner competencies to meet current healthcare demands, and support Human Resources for Health with job-ready professionals.
Vision
In-demand, relevant healthcare microcredential courses—stackable and leading to academic degrees by 2035.
Popular courses
Open for enrollmentClinical practice
Patient Medication Counseling
4 weeks · ₱200
Open for enrollmentOccupational and public health
Basics of Occupational Safety and Health: A Guide for Industries
Flexible · ₱1,000
Open for enrollmentMedical school bridging
UPCM+ Pharmacology (AY 2026–2027)
About 30 hours of study · ₱1,000
Pre-enrollment openBehavioral and forensic sciences
Understanding People and Evidence: Foundations of Archaeological, Anthropological, and Forensic Behavioral Sciences
20–30 hours (hybrid or online) · ₱1,499
Why enroll
- Practical healthcare skillsClose the gap between what you know and what the health industry needs now.
- Job-ready for the health workforceBuild practical competencies that support Human Resources for Health.
- Employability and career relevanceStand out with skills that matter in real-world healthcare settings.
- Industry-recognized qualificationsEarn credentials valued by healthcare institutions and employers.
Digital badge
Learners who complete a course earn an official iSKOLAR+ digital badge—a verified credential showing that they achieved the required competencies and mastered the learning objectives.
Ready to start?
Pick a course here, then enroll on OpenLearning, UP Manila’s online learning platform, where the lessons, activities and badges live. See how enrollment works.