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What is a Microcredential? Why Microcredentials Now?

Microcredentials are recognized credentials that verify, validate, and attest that you have gained specific skills and competencies. They differ from traditional degrees and certificates in that they are generally offered in shorter or more flexible timespans and tend to be more narrowly focused, with a clear connection to work.

For example, if you are a current student, the skills gained through a microcredential can help you find a part-time job, internship or fellowship in your field of interest while going to school, and help you stand apart from the competition upon graduation. For adult learners in the workforce now and looking to keep pace or advance, and for adult learners out of the workforce looking for essential skills to reenter the job market, microcredentials provide you with a new opportunity to take industry-aligned coursework that starts with a smaller time commitment. SUNY provides an estimated time to complete for each microcredential in its directory, but there are opportunities for you to work at your own pace.

High Quality

Aligned to Industry Professional Standards

Multiple Audiences

Portable

Stackable

At SUNY, a microcredential might be two classes, or three classes and an internship, or a series of three microcredentials providing early, intermediate and advanced skills. SUNY microcredentials are designed to help you obtain a job or advance in a job; and, wherever possible, microcredentials are stackable, provide a pathway to additional credentials, including an initial or advanced degree. Upon completion you will receive a college transcript and digital badge; your credential is portable in that it has recognized value outside of the institution where it was earned. SUNY’s policy-driven approach to microcredentials centers on faculty innovation, academic quality, partnerships with industry, stackable pathways to degrees, microcredentials for everyone, and portability to ensure value beyond the issuing institution. Learn even more on our For You page.

Microcredentials For You