Micro-credentials are concise, specialized learning modules focusing on specific skills or competencies. Typically non-credit, these courses are designed to be completed over a short period and are competency-based. Micro-certificates are more comprehensive and may consist of several micro-credentials, often equating to a credit course and signifying a higher level of mastery. Both are built and validated through instructional programs and assess skills and achievements in various fields. Micro-certificates are distinguished by a gold ribbon outline on the badge.<\/p>\n
Micro-credentials and micro-certificates can be earned by students, faculty and staff. Completing these courses also provides participants with the opportunity to earn an accompanying digital badge.<\/p>\n
The development of micro-credentials is more rigorous and requires approval of department chairs and the Curriculum and Programs Committee. The development process may take six months to a year, depending on departmental goals and approval timelines. Developers should also consider funding requirements, course content development within Blackboard and dedicated teaching hours required for the course. In some cases, departments may need to acquire additional funding or resources to build this curricular structure.<\/p>\n
Interested in developing a micro-credential? The process begins with the same discovery and consultation steps outlined on the Develop a Badge<\/a> page. During the discovery process, the micro-credential and badging coordinator will help determine the appropriate credential type, review approval requirements, and guide departments through development and implementation. Visit the page<\/a> to get started today!<\/p>\n New to Suitable? Visit the About Suitable<\/a> page to learn more about the platform and how to access your account so you can start learning today! Or, log in to Suitable<\/a> using your ACC email and Okta authentication to view, track, and share your badges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Micro-credentials at ACC Micro-credentials are concise, specialized learning modules focusing on specific skills or competencies. Typically non-credit, these courses are designed to be completed over a short period and are competency-based. Micro-certificates are more comprehensive and may consist of several micro-credentials, often equating to a credit course and signifying a higher level of mastery. Both […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-472","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/mcb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/472","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/mcb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/mcb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/mcb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/mcb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=472"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/mcb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/472\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":641,"href":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/mcb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/472\/revisions\/641"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/mcb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How to get started<\/b><\/h2>\n