Language Skills that Lead to Opportunity
Whether you're preparing for a career in global service, local community support or simply want to broaden your cultural horizons, this French language microcredential is a smart first step.
French — Beginning Microcredential
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Start your language journey with this beginning French microcredential.
What Will I Learn?
With no prior French experience required, this microcredential prepares you to speak, read and write at the novice high level, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). At this level, you’ll be able to:
- Communicate in simple, rehearsed sentences about everyday topics like personal information, daily routines, likes and dislikes
- Ask and answer basic questions and express ideas using memorized phrases
- Build a strong foundation for more advanced language learning
You’ll also explore Francophone cultures — including local communities — and develop effective communication skills across cultures.
What is Unique About Our Program?
- Career-Ready Skills — Get a competitive edge for jobs in local organizations and services where French language skills can make a difference
- Stackable Pathways — Complete this microcredential on its own, or build on your skills with the intermediate French microcredential
What Are My Career Opportunities?
Successful completion of this microcredential will give you a competitive edge in a variety of careers, especially those serving French-speaking tourists or Haitian Creole-speaking immigrants.
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Education
- Government or immigration services
- Social services organizations
- Nonprofit sector