Microcredentials & Digital Badges

Earn Recognized Credentials to Advance Your Career

In today’s evolving job market, staying competitive means continuously building and showcasing your expertise. Microcredentials and digital badges provide a fast, effective way to validate your skills, enhance your resume, and open doors to new career opportunities.

What Are Microcredentials?

Microcredentials formally recognize specialized skills or competencies in a specific field. Designed to meet industry needs, they provide immediate value for job seekers, professionals looking to upskill, and students seeking to enhance their education.

These credentials can stand alone or be stacked toward a certificate or degree, offering a flexible pathway for lifelong learning.

To earn a microcredential, learners must successfully complete a competency assessment demonstrating proficiency in the subject area.

Why Earn a Microcredential?

Employers seek candidates with verified, job-ready skills. A microcredential highlights your expertise and signals to employers that you have acquired practical, in-demand knowledge. Since they are often stackable, microcredentials can also serve as stepping stones toward advanced credentials or degrees.

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What is a Digital Badge? 

A digital badge is an online, verifiable representation of your achievement.

When you complete a program at UW-Eau Claire, you may earn a digital badge containing metadata that details your demonstrated skills.

These badges can be easily shared on LinkedIn, resumes, and professional portfolios, helping you stand out to employers and professional networks. 

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What is Meta Data? 

Every digital badge or microcredential includes built-in metadata, a digital record that verifies your achievement. This metadata includes key details such as:

• The date the credential was issued

• The criteria you met to earn it

• The organization that awarded it

When you share your badge—on LinkedIn, a resume, or in a portfolio—this metadata provides employers, educators, and other stakeholders with clear, verifiable proof of your skills and accomplishments.

Take the Next Step

Whether you're looking to upskill, reskill, or explore a new path, microcredentials and digital badges can help you grow your expertise and advance your career. Start today!