NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Short
All Credentials are less than 1 year

Affordable

Credentials cost less than a full degree

Stackable

Credentials can be stacked towards a degree

Accessible

Online or on campus

Portable

Award digital badge that can travel with you

 

What is a Micro-Credential

NWACC's Micro-Credentials offer a streamlined, effective way to develop new skills and provide credible evidence of your expertise. These credentials, which can be earned through coursework or standalone programs, combine the acquisition of knowledge with validated proof of competence. When you earn a digital badge, these credentials enhance your resume and professional profile, helping you stand out in a competitive job market. Many of these credentials can be stacked to fulfill more advanced certification requirements in the future.

Ideal for both students and busy professionals, Micro-Credentials offer a flexible and efficient way to reinforce existing skills, pivot careers, or explore new interests. Whether pursued on campus or online, they provide a fast track to gaining relevant skills and achieving career goals, giving you a competitive edge.

How would Earning a Micro-Credential Benefit Me?

Earning a Micro-Credential benefits you by expanding your skill set and providing future employers with a verifiable way to assess those skills through a digital badge. Upon completing your Micro-Credential program, you'll receive a digital badge and a certificate of completion that you can share with your employer, add to your resume, or include in your email signature. You can also attach your certificate to your resume or portfolio and discuss your Micro-Credential during performance reviews or career development conversations to emphasize your commitment to continuous learning.

Each Micro-Credential represents a step forward in your professional journey. While each credential may seem like a small achievement, collectively they can have a profound impact, helping you unlock new opportunities and advance your career over time. Discover the power of Micro-Credentials to make meaningful progress in your career and personal development.

Just take the required courses of the Micro-credential, finish it and get the badge awarded

MC Categories ➧

Enroll as a student by applying to NWACC. Pursue a full degree and also earn micro-credentials

NWACC Admissions ➧

Enroll as a non-degree student and earn your micro-credential

Accelerated Skills ➧