Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3242-6464
Document Type
Case Study
Disciplines
Teaching and Learning
Abstract
This case study outlines the integration of Microsoft Excel Associate and Expert certifications, and Generative AI Foundations certification into Accounting programmes at Technological University Dublin. Certifications were embedded directly into module assessment structures and supported through GMetrix and LearnKey, providing students with exam-aligned practice, automated feedback, and flexible independent learning opportunities. The approach combined lecturer-led instruction with structured self-paced practice, enabling students to gain internationally recognised micro-credentials alongside academic credit. Observations indicated increased student engagement, confidence, and participation in applied classroom activities. Graduate feedback also highlighted the value of advanced digital and Excel skills during workplace induction, demonstrating the employability benefits of embedding certifications within programme design.
Recommended Citation
Mulhare, Alison, "Embedding Microsoft Certifications and GMetrix into Accounting Education: Enhancing Digital Skills, Student Engagement, and Graduate Employability" (2026). Case studies: Digital Education. 61.
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/teachingcasedig/61
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Publication Details
Technology-Enhanced Learning; Integrating Microsoft Office Specialist and Generative AI Certification Pathways in Accounting & Finance Education, Tallaght, 2026.