Micro-Certifications

Micro-certifications are short, competency-based courses that demonstrate mastery in a particular area.

This Inform USA credential represents a special recognition for experienced I&R practitioners who complete the required curriculum and carries its own digital badge. Micro-certifications are only available to holders of a core Inform USA Certification. Once earned, Inform USA micro-certifications are renewed with a core Information USA Certification at no additional cost.

Designation in I&R Supervision:

The supervision micro-certification will provide tools and skills to supervisors or aspiring supervisors in the information and referral field. The program focuses on basic elements of the supervision relationship and skills that supervisors need to feel confident in their work. The cohort meets five times to discuss key issues; attendance at four of those five sessions is required for completion.

Micro-Certification Investment: $600

Application Deadline: When cohort is full.

2025 Calendar of Sessions: Cohorts are held throughout the year. Click the Cohort Session Dates link for a calendar of when each session is scheduled to start.

Cohort Session Dates

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Designation in I&R Coaching:

The Coaching Micro-Certification is for those persons who want to increase their coaching skills or is interested in learning more about what it takes to be an effective I&R coach. The micro-certification is held several times throughout the year. Each cohort has 8 - 12 members, each holding a core Inform USA certification, and wishing to advance their knowledge about coaching. The cohort meets five time to discuss key issues; attendance at four of those five sessions is required for completion.