Non-credit learning for emerging technologies

About SemiAcademy

SemiAcademy LMS supports focused, flexible, and workforce-relevant non-credit micro-credentials and rapid certificates through Central State University’s Semiconductor Education and Research Program.

Our Mission

Expanding access to high-quality education in rapidly evolving technical fields.

SemiAcademy connects foundational concepts with practical applications, helping learners explore new career pathways, strengthen their technical knowledge, and pursue opportunities for upskilling and reskilling.

Our focused learning opportunities address:

  • Semiconductors
  • Microelectronics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Quantum Science and Technology
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Emerging Technologies

Who We Serve

SemiAcademy welcomes learners from diverse educational and professional backgrounds.

  • High school and career-technical students
  • College and university students
  • Educators and workforce-development partners
  • Technicians and industry professionals
  • Career changers
  • Individuals interested in emerging-technology careers

Learning experiences make specialized topics approachable without assuming that every participant begins with the same level of knowledge or experience.

Flexible Online Learning

SemiAcademy micro-credentials and rapid certificates are generally designed for online, asynchronous participation. Depending on the offering, learners may engage with:

  • Focused instructional modules
  • Presentations and technical readings
  • Supplemental videos
  • Knowledge checks and auto-graded quizzes
  • Applied scenarios and coding activities
  • Pre- and post-program surveys

The micro-credential catalog gives each offering’s audience, level, and expected time. Each course then sets out its learning outcomes, assessments, and completion criteria.

Recognition of Achievement

Learners who successfully satisfy the published requirements of an eligible offering may receive a digital badge or certificate of completion recognizing their achievement.

These non-credit recognitions document focused learning in a defined technical area. They can help learners demonstrate newly acquired knowledge, identify areas for continued development, and communicate their commitment to professional growth.

Our Commitment

  • Expanding access to high-demand and emerging technologies
  • Providing focused and manageable learning pathways
  • Supporting different educational and professional journeys
  • Connecting technical foundations with workforce applications
  • Establishing clear outcomes and assessment requirements
  • Improving learning through participant feedback
  • Promoting safe, responsible, and ethical uses of technology

Ready to start?

See every micro-credential, with the time it takes and who it is for, and register in the SemiAcademy Portal.

Contact & Support

Dr. Mohammadreza Hadizadeh

Email: mhadizadeh [at] centralstate [dot] edu