# One domain, one certification, 15 ECTS. Canonical HTML: https://dsti.school/micro-credentials This Markdown copy is generated from the same DSTI static-site build as the canonical HTML page. It is intended for machine readability and concise retrieval. Short programmes · Micro-credentials Micro-credentials are fixed packages of DSTI MSc courses in a single domain. Each package prepares for an external certification and includes the fee for one exam attempt. The 15 ECTS are awarded once the DSTI course exams and one external certification exam are passed. Micro-credentials are open to students and to professionals. See the packages All certifications we prepare [Discuss your project](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/dsti/information-meeting) At a glance Teaching 75hrs Credits 15 ECTS Certification 1 exam, fee covered once Open to Students & professionals On campus €2,000 Live Streamed or Online asynchronous €1,000 Start Autumn (October) & Spring (March–April) entries (Cyber Security: Autumn) · Online any time 01 — Packages ## Built from courses already taught in our MSc programmes. Ten packages, grouped by programme. Every course is the same course MSc students take, with the same teacher and the same assessment, and each course and each certification belongs to one package. Follow the links to read the full course descriptions on the MSc pages. ### Data Science & AI #### Behaviour & Event Modelling SAS Base Programming | 25hrs Agent-Based Modelling | 25hrs Survival Analysis | 25hrs Teaching | 75hrs Certification · one exam to pass, fee covered once SAS Base Programming Specialist 15 ECTS Related MSc: [Data Science & AI](https://dsti.school/msc-in-data-science-and-ai) ### Data Engineering for AI #### Data Engineering on AWS Cloud Computing — Amazon AWS | 50hrs Data Pipelines | 25hrs Teaching | 75hrs Certification · one exam to pass, fee covered once AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate 15 ECTS Related MSc: [Data Engineering for AI](https://dsti.school/msc-in-data-engineering-for-ai) #### Graph & Knowledge Data Graph Databases — NoSQL Part 1 | 25hrs Semantic Web Technologies | 25hrs Structured Data Formats and Transformation | 25hrs Teaching | 75hrs Certification · one exam to pass, fee covered once Neo4j certification 15 ECTS Related MSc: [Data Engineering for AI](https://dsti.school/msc-in-data-engineering-for-ai) #### Business Applications CRM Data Management | 25hrs Web Engineering | 25hrs Analysis & Design of Information Systems | 25hrs Teaching | 75hrs Certification · one exam to pass, fee covered once Microsoft PL-200 Power Platform Functional Consultant 15 ECTS Related MSc: [Data Engineering for AI](https://dsti.school/msc-in-data-engineering-for-ai) ### Data Analytics with AI #### Power BI & Business Reporting Reporting & Visualisation | 25hrs Advanced Excel for Data Analytics | 25hrs Data Wrangling with SQL | 25hrs Teaching | 75hrs Certification · one exam to pass, fee covered once Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst 15 ECTS Related MSc: [Data Analytics with AI](https://dsti.school/msc-in-data-analytics-with-ai) #### Statistical Modelling with SAS Data & Machine Learning Visualisation Ecosystem | 25hrs Foundations of Statistical Analysis and Machine Learning | 25hrs Inferential Modelling | 25hrs Teaching | 75hrs Certification · one exam to pass, fee covered once SAS Modeling Using SAS Visual Statistics 15 ECTS Related MSc: [Data Analytics with AI](https://dsti.school/msc-in-data-analytics-with-ai) ### Cyber Security #### Security Operations (SOC) Preparation for Cisco CyberOps Associate | 50hrs Security Operations Architecture & Detection Engineering | 25hrs Teaching | 75hrs Two certifications to choose from · one exam to pass, fee covered once Cisco CyberOps Associate · Microsoft SC-200 Security Operations Analyst. You choose which one to sit, with professional positioning and guidance provided by DSTI. 15 ECTS Related MSc: [Cyber Security](https://dsti.school/msc-in-cyber-security) #### Ethical Hacking Ethical Hacking: Preparation for Offensive Security Certifications (CEH, OSCP and Hack The Box) | 75hrs Teaching | 75hrs Certification · one exam to pass, fee covered once EC-Council CEH Certified Ethical Hacker 15 ECTS Related MSc: [Cyber Security](https://dsti.school/msc-in-cyber-security) #### Information Protection & Compliance Preparation for the Microsoft SC-401: Microsoft Information Security Administrator Associate Certification | 50hrs Governance, Risk and Compliance | 15hrs Social Engineering Awareness and Mitigation | 10hrs Teaching | 75hrs Certification · one exam to pass, fee covered once Microsoft SC-401 Information Security Administrator 15 ECTS Related MSc: [Cyber Security](https://dsti.school/msc-in-cyber-security) #### Network & Systems Security Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) preparation | 25hrs Linux Access Control and Shell Scripting | 25hrs Fundamentals of Cyber Security Practices | 25hrs Teaching | 75hrs Certification · one exam to pass, fee covered once Cisco CCNA Certified Network Associate 15 ECTS Related MSc: [Cyber Security](https://dsti.school/msc-in-cyber-security) ### Before you enrol Prerequisites are discussed and checked with DSTI during the enrolment process. According to your background and experience, DSTI may propose a different package. Enrolment is confirmed once DSTI has validated your prerequisites. 02 — Formats & start dates ## Three ways to study, two ways to start. The courses, teachers and assessment are the same in every format: only the way you follow the classes changes. On campus ### €2,000 In class, alongside the MSc students. Live Streamed ### €1,000 The same classes, followed live from wherever you are. Online asynchronous ### €1,000 The courses on DSTI Learn, followed at your own pace. On campus or Live Streamed Starts with the Autumn (October) and Spring (March–April) entries (Cyber Security packages: Autumn entry only); ask DSTI for the exact dates Online asynchronous Starts any time ### Visas: stays of up to 90 days. Stays of up to 90 days follow the Schengen short-stay rules: depending on your nationality, you travel visa-free or with a short-stay visa. Check your case on [France-Visas](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/visa-de-court-sejour) and/or with [your study-abroad counsellor](https://dsti.school/find-study-abroad-counsellors). 03 — Credits & assessment ## DSTI exams and a certification, 15 ECTS. ECTS credits measure total student workload: one credit corresponds to 25–30 hours of work, classes included. Beyond the 75 hours of classes, the workload is the DSTI course assessments and preparing for, and passing, an industry certification exam. Teaching ### DSTI course exams, as in the MSc. 75 hours of classes. Every course is assessed as in the MSc, by examinations, coursework and participation, and is acquired at 60%. Certification ### Prepare for and pass an external exam. Where a package prepares for several certifications, you choose which exam to sit, with professional positioning and guidance provided by DSTI. The exam is set and marked by the vendor, independently of DSTI, so the result is recognised across the industry. DSTI covers the fee for one attempt. Transcript ### 15 ECTS once both are passed. The 15 ECTS are recorded on your official DSTI transcript once the DSTI course exams and one external certification exam are passed. 04 — Certifications ## Certifications prepared across our MSc programmes. Every certification below is prepared by a course in at least one DSTI MSc programme, grouped by domain. Micro-credential packages are built from these courses, and new packages will draw on the same list. ### Cloud & networks ![AWS logo](https://media.dsti.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11135153/Amazon_Web_Services_2025.svg) AWS #### AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Prepared in: Cloud Computing — Amazon AWS MSc Data Science & AI MSc Data Engineering for AI MSc Data Analytics with AI MSc Cyber Security Data Engineering on AWS micro-credential [Certification website](https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-associate/) ![Cisco logo](https://media.dsti.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11135356/Cisco_logo.svg) Cisco #### CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Prepared in: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) preparation MSc Cyber Security Network & Systems Security micro-credential [Certification website](https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccna.html) ### Data platforms & programming ![Neo4j logo](https://media.dsti.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11142416/Neo4j-logo.avif) Neo4j #### Neo4j certification Prepared in: Graph Databases — NoSQL Part 1 MSc Data Science & AI MSc Data Engineering for AI MSc Data Analytics with AI Graph & Knowledge Data micro-credential [Certification website](https://graphacademy.neo4j.com/certifications/neo4j-certification/) ![SAS logo](https://media.dsti.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11135427/SAS_logo.svg) SAS #### Base Programming Specialist Prepared in: SAS Base Programming MSc Data Science & AI Behaviour & Event Modelling micro-credential [Certification website](https://www.sas.com/en_gb/certification/credentials/foundation-tools/base-programming-specialist.html) ### Analytics & business applications ![Microsoft logo](https://media.dsti.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11135259/Microsoft_logo.svg) Microsoft #### Exam PL-300: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate Prepared in: Reporting & Visualisation MSc Data Analytics with AI Power BI & Business Reporting micro-credential [Certification website](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/data-analyst-associate/?practice-assessment-type=certification) ![Microsoft logo](https://media.dsti.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11135259/Microsoft_logo.svg) Microsoft #### Exam PL-200: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant Prepared in: CRM Data Management MSc Data Engineering for AI MSc Data Analytics with AI Business Applications micro-credential [Certification website](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/pl-200/) ![SAS logo](https://media.dsti.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11135427/SAS_logo.svg) SAS #### Modeling Using SAS Visual Statistics Prepared in: Data & Machine Learning Visualisation Ecosystem MSc Data Analytics with AI Statistical Modelling with SAS micro-credential [Certification website](https://learn.sas.com/course/view.php?id=7048) ### Cyber security ![Cisco logo](https://media.dsti.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11135356/Cisco_logo.svg) Cisco #### Cisco CyberOps Associate Certification Prepared in: Preparation for Cisco CyberOps Associate MSc Cyber Security Security Operations (SOC) micro-credential [Certification website](https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/cyberops-professional) ![Microsoft logo](https://media.dsti.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11135259/Microsoft_logo.svg) Microsoft #### SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Prepared in: Security Operations Architecture & Detection Engineering MSc Cyber Security Security Operations (SOC) micro-credential [Certification website](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/sc-200) ![Microsoft logo](https://media.dsti.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11135259/Microsoft_logo.svg) Microsoft #### SC-401: Microsoft Information Security Administrator Associate Prepared in: Preparation for the Microsoft SC-401: Microsoft Information Security Administrator Associate Certification MSc Cyber Security Information Protection & Compliance micro-credential [Certification website](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/SC-401) ![EC-Council logo](https://media.dsti.school/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/11154429/Ec_Council_Logo.avif) EC-Council #### CEH Certified Ethical Hacking Certification Prepared in: Ethical Hacking: Preparation for Offensive Security Certifications (CEH, OSCP and Hack The Box) MSc Cyber Security Ethical Hacking micro-credential [Certification website](https://www.eccouncil.org/train-certify/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh/) 05 — Micro-credentials or continuing education? ## A fixed package, or a route built for you. Both use DSTI MSc courses and award ECTS. The difference is who designs the route and what it leads to. | Micro-credentials | [Continuing Professional Education](https://dsti.school/continuing-professional-education) Content | Fixed package per domain | Modules selected after a scoping conversation Open to | Students and professionals | Professionals and organisations Format | On campus, Live Streamed or Online asynchronous | Online asynchronous first; live or on campus after scoping Volume | 75 hours of teaching | From 50 hours Outcome | An industry certification and 15 ECTS, once the DSTI course exams and the certification exam are passed (exam fee covered once) | ECTS of the validated modules Fee | €2,000 on campus · €1,000 Live Streamed or Online asynchronous | €28 per hour Next step ## Choose your package, with DSTI’s guidance. DSTI helps you position the certification that fits your professional goals before you start. [Get guidance Discuss the package and the certification that suit your profile. Book a meeting](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/dsti/information-meeting) The certifications Every certification prepared in the MSc programmes, by domain. Browse certifications [A route built for you Modules chosen with you, for professionals and organisations. Continuing education](https://dsti.school/continuing-professional-education) --- © DSTI School of Engineering 2026 - All Rights Reserved. Private Higher Education Institution - V2026.399 - 1 November 2026