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MICRO-CREDENTIALS
FAQ
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Micro-Credentials FAQ
About Micro-Cedential
Micro-Credentials are flexible, stackable skill sets that validate specific knowledge and abilities, allowing individuals to earn digital badges to showcase achievements. Designed to be completed in under a year, they equip students with competencies needed for high-demand jobs, enhancing career prospects for both newcomers and those looking to pivot.
Micro-Credentials are for anyone looking to enhance their skills and career opportunities. They can help those seeking to enter the job market build marketable skills while working professionals can use them to gain new skills for promotions, raises, or career shifts. They're ideal for students and professionals alike, providing a way to showcase expertise and build a unique professional portfolio.
Micro-Credentials are for anyone looking to enhance their skills and career opportunities. They can help those seeking to enter the job market build marketable skills while working professionals can use them to gain new skills for promotions, raises, or career shifts. They're ideal for students and professionals alike, providing a way to showcase expertise and build a unique professional portfolio.
What to expect
Yes, Micro-Credentials are recorded on your official transcript. You'll also receive a digital badge that you can share on social media, in your email signature, or on your LinkedIn profile, along with a downloadable certificate to showcase your accomplishment.
You will be ready for entry-level positions in the field associated with your chosen Micro-Credential. For example, if you pursue the Behavioral Health Technician Micro-Credential, you'll be qualified for roles in behavioral and mental health, such as patient navigator, child behavioral health technician, and behavioral health assistant, among others. You can view the current job openings listed on each Micro-Credential's description page.
Yes. An eligible business may claim a credit against Arkansas corporate income tax for a percentage of the cost of tuition reimbursed or paid by an employer on behalf of a full-time, permanent employee for the cost of tuition, books, and fees from an accredited post-secondary educational institution located in Arkansas. The employer must provide documentation that the employee successfully completed the course.
Yes. An eligible business may claim a credit against Arkansas corporate income tax for a percentage of the cost of tuition reimbursed or paid by an employer on behalf of a full-time, permanent employee for the cost of tuition, books, and fees from an accredited post-secondary educational institution located in Arkansas. The employer must provide documentation that the employee successfully completed the course.
Yes, our Micro-Credentials are designed to transition seamlessly into a degree program at NWACC.
Yes! There will be other NWACC students in your class with you, so you can build a network of support throughout your classes while also earning college credit.
Upon completing your Micro-Credential program, you will receive a digital badge and a certificate of completion, which you can share with your employer, add to your resume, or include in your email signature. Consider showcasing your knowledge, skills, and competencies by sharing completed assignments, and use your digital badge on professional platforms like LinkedIn. Additionally, 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.