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Microcredentials
Microcredentials
Microcredentials
What is a Microcredential?
- Short - All credentials are less than one 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
Microcredentials 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.
Ideal for both students and busy professionals, Microcredentials offer a flexible and efficient way to upskill, pivot careers, or explore new interests. Whether pursued in person or online, they provide a fast track to gaining relevant skills, giving students an edge in the competitive job market.
How would earning a Microcredential benefit me?
Earning a Microcredential 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 Microcredential program, you'll receive a digital badge and 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 Microcredential during performance reviews or career development conversations to emphasize your commitment to continuous learning.
Questions? You can find out more on the Microcredentials FAQs page.
Microcredential Categories
HOW TO ENROLL
Learners not enrolled at NWACC:
Apply to NWACC to enroll as a student, then pursue your degree and earn Microcredentials.
Professionals seeking certification:
Enroll as a non-degree student to earn your Microcredential and badge.