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Microcredentials
Last modified: Friday, 19 April 2024, 12:56 PM
What are Microcredentials?
A microcredential is recognition of your demonstrated skill, set of skills, or competency represented by a digital badge. At CBU, we offer short, skill-specific learning experiences that quickly prepare learners for new and emerging demands of the modern workforce, and that are highly desirable to employers and industries. Microcredentials help individuals learn new skills to keep up with a rapidly changing employment market, advance in their careers, and respond to pressing community needs.
In-demand Skills
Courses are developed to respond to demand from employers, industries, and community partners, focusing on modern best practices.
Short & Affordable
Courses are designed to be accessible for different income levels, education experience, and time to commit to learning.
Practical Hands-On Training
Courses offer participants the opportunity to apply their new knowledge and skills in ways that reflect real-life scenarios.
Training for All Skill Levels
Essential
Introduces fundamental skills and competencies, allowing learners to participate and earn credentials without any prior experience. These microcredentials are great those looking to bring new skills to their work or for those seeking a new career.
Professional
Focuses on skills and knowledge specific to a sector or role, developed in partnership with industry associations or employers. These credentials are ideal for individuals with some experience, aiming to advance their expertise and align with industry standards.
Leadership
Represents high-level competencies and specialized roles within a sector, requiring substantial learning and proven proficiency. Participants must demonstrate their ability to perform expertly, showcasing their ability to lead the field.
Browse our Microcredential Courses below or click here to view all offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Microcredentials are validation of your demonstrated skill or competency, earned through some type of short learning experience or prior learning. To earn a microcredential, individuals undergo some form of assessment of their competency that accurately represents their ability to perform the skill in the workplace. Each microcredential has stated criteria for earning it, and the type of activity or assignment used in the assessment.
Microcredentials are issued in the form of a digital badge that consists of a graphic badge, description of the skill or competency it represents, criteria for earning it, and the method used to assess the learner. The digital badge includes information about the issuing institution, the date it was earned, details of industry/community partners (if relevant), and may provide details about the learning experience itself. Your microcredential will have an identifier that is unique to you and cannot be duplicated. You can access your digital badge wallet whenever you like and share your digital badge with current or prospective employers through email, as a PDF file, on social networking sites like LinkedIn, or as a printed copy.
CBU works with industry and community partners to develop microcredentials that are relevant to the needs of the modern workforce and employers. Some of our microcredential options are developed to enhance and upgrade skills for those already in the workforce, while others are intended to help build pathways to meaningful careers. Microcredentials developed in partnership with industry associations and employers will indicate this joint effort and may provide a streamlined route to getting hired. However, you should always reach out to industry representatives to verify demand in your chosen field.
We've designed our microcredential options to be as cost and time-prohibitive as possible. These are a great option for individuals who can't commit to longer-term or expensive certificate, diploma, or degree programs and are looking to apply their knowledge and skills right away. Course prices vary depending on the length of program and targeted skill level. To view the price of one of our options, click on your desired course and you will find pricing information and a link to register on the course's listing page.
Interested in exploring new Microcredentials for your team, community, or industry? Reach out to start the conversation.