Siemens Skills Training Program Earns ABET Nod

Siemens Digital Industries Software reports its Expedite—Skills for Industry microcredential has received formal recognition from ABET, a global nonprofit, ISO 9001 certified quality assurance organization. ABET recently launched a program to recognize credentials for industry, professional associations and education, with Siemens as its exclusive industry pilot partner. 

In this new initiative, ABET is recognizing an industry stand-alone credential based on pilot phase evaluation as a move toward quality assurance in workforce development. 

“ABET recognition of Siemens’ Expedite—Skills for Industry microcredential validates our vision for future-ready workforce development,” says Dora Smith, senior director, Future Workforce and Academic Strategy, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “This milestone reflects our commitment to empower both talent and industry with accessible learning pathways that lead to verifiable digital skills.” 

“This recognition also demonstrates ABET’s commitment to evolving its quality assurance processes to meet the changing landscape of education and industry,” says Jessica Silwick, chief operating officer and chief financial officer, ABET. “We are proud to collaborate with Siemens in setting new standards for credentialing excellence.” 

Launched globally on Coursera earlier this year after its introduction at Realize LIVE Americas, the four-course credential equips learners with skills in digital transformation, systems thinking and industrial innovation. In its first month, Expedite—Skills for Industry gained over 300 enrollments. 

The ABET evaluation team reviewed data from a pilot program involving over 200 students across seven universities, assessing the credential’s structure, learning outcomes and continuous quality improvement processes. 

“Our collaboration with Siemens on the Expedite—Skills for Industry microcredential has sparked tremendous interest. While freshmen and sophomores valued the broad exposure, upper-level students saw clear career relevance in areas such as design and manufacturing, digital twins, PLM and AI," says Magda Lagoudas, executive director, Industry/Nonprofit Partnerships and Instructional Associate Professor, Texas A&M University College of Engineering. “Combining industry-driven programs with the stamp of ABET makes these microcredentials especially valuable—broadening education beyond disciplines and building early awareness of industry trends that shape future careers.” 

 To learn more about Expedite—Skills for Industry microcredential, visit https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/academic/credentials/

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.