What is a microcredential?
At Miami University, Microcredentials are skill-specific, workforce-driven credentials that can be completed in one year or less, and are made up of existing college-credit courses that are repackaged to better meet the needs of the workforce. All of Miami Online’s Microcredentials can be applied toward Miami University’s degree programs. Microcredentials themselves do NOT appear on university transcripts, though transcripts do include the individual college-credit courses that make up the Microcredential.
Learners who complete a Microcredential receive a digital badge – great for sharing on professional documents and social media!
All of Miami Online’s Microcredentials can be applied toward Miami University’s degree programs.
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Examples of Miami Online Microcredentials:
Marketing in the Digital Age
A collection of digital marketing courses, including Digital Media & Organizational Communication, Digital Commerce, and Internet Marketing
Database Management
A series of IT courses to instill the competencies and skills needed, including IT Tools & Techniques, Database Design & Development, Info Management & Retrieval, and Statistics
How do these differ from Professional Education courses, which Miami also offers?
Professional education courses are non-credit-bearing, whereas Microcredentials are made up of existing college-credit courses that are repackaged to better meet the needs of the workforce. Learn more about Professional Education courses at Miami [linked to Prof Ed hubsite post]
