Micro-Credentials at the School of Continuing Studies

Micro-credentials are quickly emerging as a flexible way to develop targeted, career-relevant skills with a shorter time commitment and lower tuition costs. Many include digital badges, making it easy for learners to validate and share their achievements with employers and professional networks. As demand for lifelong learning grows, micro-credentials are becoming a valuable complement to traditional continuing education programs, offering additional pathways for professional and personal development.

Available Micro-Credentials at SCS

• Higher Education Leadership
• Interpersonal Skills for PSW Practice
• Next Move Professional Growth Series
• People Management
• Principles of Belonging: Creating a Culture of Inclusion
• Quality Engineering
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
• "Who do you think you are?": Identity and Unconscious Bias at Work

What is a digital badge?

A digital badge is a graphic icon that represents a credential through achievement of a particular course or program. Digital badging offers students a simplified approach to documenting and sharing their qualifications and skills with current and future employers.