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Successful Collaborations

cold spring harbor laboratory

CHS - Cold Spring Harbor Lab

Carolina - world class support for Science & Math

Austin Community College District

university of texas

University of South Carolina

Los Angeles Pierce College

BioConnects New England

NSF - National Science Foundation

Kelly Science & Clinical

BioNexus KC

Stem Connector

KC BioHub

Highlights from NIIMBL’s U.S. Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference in Boston, MA.

what are microcredentials?

Microcredentials are concise certifications that validate specific lab skills, offering students and trainees tangible proof of their proficiency in essential biological and biotechnological competencies.

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SMALL VOLUME METROLOGY Badge

Instrumentation Badge

Safety Hazard Assessment

Documentation and Sop Badge

Light Microscopy Badge

Regulatory Auditor Communication Badge

Numeracy Badge

Current Good Documentation Practices Badge

Preparation of Solutions Badge

Problem Solving Badge

Lab Safety Clean Up Badge

Numeracy Badge

Testing Services

We have certified evaluators in 19 states and we are growing. Contact us so we can work with you to find a BCSI Certified Evaluator to service your program.

Evaluator Certification

Interested in becoming an BSCI Evaluator? Evaluators play a crucial role in the certification process for microcredentials, ensuring that learners’ achievements are accurately assessed and validated.

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Bioscience Core Skills Institute provides workforce skills assessment and digital microcredentials that are valid, reliable, and trusted by the bioscience industry. Working with educational and industry partners, BCSI provides assessment opportunities and documentation of skills.

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