The Aircraft Defect Inspection and Reporting Techniques micro-credential will allow aviation employees to upskill to perform inspector related activity in their current role with the goal of upgrading to the inspector level within their organization. Working with key industry players the goal is to utilize the current hands-on skills of the inspectors and give them skills to properly document performed inspections using industry related reporting tools. Software use and image capture methods have changed drastically since most of these inspectors completed their training and by giving them tools to expand their current industry skills into emerging processes will ensure their viability while helping to advance the current workforce.