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Empowering Learners With Personalized Microcredentials, Stackable Badges

Thursday, July 3, 2025, By Hope Alvarez
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The University is enhancing its commitment to lifelong learning with digital badges, a tool that recognizes and authenticates the completion of . The badges aim to support learners in their professional and personal development by showcasing achievements in short, focused learning experiences.

Digital badges will be awarded for various microcredential programs offered by the  . Learners can in industries regarding business and management, cannabis, health care, IT, project management and much more. These badges signify specific competencies, skillsets and levels of achievement that can be shared across digital platforms, making them easily visible to potential employers.

“With the launch of our comprehensive microcredentials catalog, we’re excited to unlock new opportunities and advance professional journeys in high-demand career areas,” says Arthur Thomas, executive director of the Office of Microcredentials.

The University’s Office of Microcredentials, established in 2021, is leading the charge in expanding the University’s portfolio of non-degree credentials. The comprehensive catalog of microcredential offerings lists a variety of courses that can equip learners with in-demand skills through accessible, online learning. Microcredentials is also collaborating with several schools and administrative units across the University to develop additional offerings tailored to their subject areas and available in a variety of formats.

For participants, digital badges represent a personalized learning journey. With badges issued at varying levels, foundational, intermediate and advanced, participants can customize their professional development path. By “stacking,” or combining, these badges, learners can build a compelling portfolio that highlights their unique qualifications and expertise.

To learn more about microcredential programs and digital badges, visit .

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