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Co-developed by industry experts, top HBCU faculty, and notable workforce collaborators, PROPEL Learn is the signature virtual platform for HBCU students that provides comprehensive, experiential, innovative learning experiences and future-ready career opportunities.

Next Session Starts Fall '25

Applications are closed, but check below for our amazing micro-credential offerings.
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How Does AI Impact Culture?

How Does AI Impact Culture?

Discover how artificial intelligence and machine learning are used and sometimes abused, as well as the importance of data in informing these technologies. Upon completion of course 1 in the micro-credential series, participants will have a generalized knowledge of AI, its potential and limitations, and the technical skills and knowledge to use programming to make a positive impact on culture.

Harnessing the Power of AI: Enhancing Community AI/ML in Real-Life

Harnessing the Power of AI: Enhancing Community AI/ML in Real-Life

AI/ML has the potential to bring people and ideas together in powerful ways. Explore how these tools can create dynamic community interactions. Upon completion of course 2 in the micro-credential series, participants will have the ability to apply machine learning tools to solve problems and address challenges facing their own communities and to propose and implement solutions using AI tools and techniques.

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Applying AI to Your Own Problems and Interests

In this course, you will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can be applied to your interests. Through a combination of engaging learning activities, you will learn about AI/ML models and dive deeper into the ML pipeline. You will learn about Python language and how it is used to develop, train, and evaluate ML models. You will have the opportunity to identify and research your personal interests and how AI/ML is being used in those areas.


Podcast Like a Pro: Choosing Your Lane as a Media Entrepreneur

Podcast Like a Pro:
Choosing Your Lane as a Media Entrepreneur

You will gain an understanding of the technical side of podcasting, such as how to use audio, video, editing, and sound design for podcasting using Apple Products and other professional tools and applications. You will learn about branding, content development, scripting, monetization, and methods to authentically and ethically tell your stories with clarity while also learning to book, produce, and perform as the talent for your podcasting career.

Pocket to Production: Creating Content from the Streets to the Studio

Pocket to Production: Creating Content from the Streets to the Studio

This course looks at the Black experience in cinema, music production, podcasting, live sound, and storytelling to equip you with the tools and resources to create authentic media content using Apple products.

Future-Proof Entrepreneurship: From Concept to Launch - Exploring Your Entrepreneurial Mindset

Future-Proof Entrepreneurship: From Concept to Launch - Exploring Your Entrepreneurial Mindset

This course aims to immerse students in the process of developing an entrepreneurial mindset, providing them with the tools to think like an entrepreneur. This introductory course is designed to equip students at HBCUs with a foundational understanding of entrepreneurship beyond traditional venture creation. Emphasizing the broader concept of entrepreneurial mindset, this course encourages students to recognize and seize opportunities for value creation in various settings, whether in startups, established companies, or non-traditional environments. This course focuses on developing the mindset needed to innovate and create value-effective.



Discovering Your Professional Superpowers

Discovering Your Professional Superpowers

Uncover your talents, build a professional brand, and navigate the job market. Through self-reflection exercises, discussions, expert lectures, and training, you'll develop your personal brand and master resume writing, networking, and interviewing to secure a position that aligns with your passions.

Socially Just Coding: Develop in Swift Exploration Pt 1

Socially Just Coding: Develop in Swift Exploration Pt 1

The first course in the micro-credential series of four is designed to prepare learners to code and develop applications using the Swift programming language, with no previous experience required. In this course, you will learn core programming concepts through hands-on activities, Xcode playgrounds, and app projects through a socially just lens. You will apply your app development skills through building a PhotoFrame prototype app using programming in Xcode.

Socially Just Coding: Develop in Swift Explorations Pt. 2

Socially Just Coding: Develop in Swift Explorations Pt. 2

Socially Just Coding Pt. 2 is the second course in the four-course micro-credential series. In this course, you will continue to learn core programming concepts through hands-on activities, Xcode playgrounds, and app projects. You will dig deeper into building your app development skills, through the development of a QuestionBot prototype app using programming in Xcode.