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What Is a Micro-Credential?
A micro-credential is a short program of learning in which participants gain and demonstrate competencies, including specific skills or knowledge related to a subject area. Like academic majors, minors, and certificates, micro-credentials are not in themselves credit-bearing, but can be made up of components that include credit or noncredit courses and learning experiences.
Micro-credentials cannot be used to fulfill certificate, degree, or program requirements on their own, and will not be listed on a student’s transcript. However, they can be paired with existing credited learning, stackable credentials, and other learning options.
For example, earning a micro-credential may include completion of a course component, a full course or a set of courses. The courses offering academic credit will be listed on the student’s transcript and can also be applied to other program requirements, such as the major, the minor or General Studies. Transfer courses and credits accrued through prior learning may be used to demonstrate micro-credential competencies, though these will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on the competencies and type of artifact required for the specific micro-credential.
Digital Badges
A digital badge is an electronic emblem that serves as evidence of an individual’s completion of a micro-credential and represents competencies related to a specific topic or topics. Digital badges can include metadata on the evidence of learning and link to the sponsoring institution and evaluation criteria.Ìý
Badges at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï are awarded through Credly.
Who Can Earn & Award Badges?
The program is open to a wide range of participants across the university community.
Students
Enrolled ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï students can earn badges by completing micro-credential programs associated with academic work, campus activities, or demonstrated competencies. Transfer credits and prior learning may count toward certain micro-credentials.
Faculty & Staff
University employees can both earn badges and propose new ones. Departments and units that create badge programs must designate a program manager and secure administrative support.
Alumni & Community Partners
The program extends to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï alumni and community partners for the completion of specific experiences, achievements, or demonstrated competencies connected to university programs.
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