Micro-Credentials at SUNY FMCC
What is a micro-credential?
A micro-credential is a compact credential that verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. Recipients can showcase their skills easily through social media platforms such as LinkedIn, to secure employment, or advance within their career.
Once you complete a micro-credential you will receive a digital badge. A digital badge is a new type of credential that allows you to show specific skills that you have gained through learning experiences. A digital badge is an icon but it is not a static image. It is clickable and houses information such as the issuing institution, the date earned, the criteria required to earn the badge and the evidence that shows that you have met the required criteria. Digital badges are dynamic credentials that you own, so you can decide how you want to use them. Once you earn a badge you own it, so you may use it however you wish. Digital badges can be put on social media sites, such as LinkedIn, added as a link on your digital resume, embedded in your e-portfolio and more.
FMCC utilizes Credly’s Acclaim (Acclaim) badging program. Acclaim’s badging program provides a recognition of skills and achievements through secure and verifiable digital credentials. Credly is the leading digital credential service provider for verifying, sharing, and managing digital credentials.
How long does it take to earn a micro-credential?
Micro-credentials are typically comprised of three or more college courses and takes two to three semesters to complete.
Who can earn a micro-credential?
- Students currently matriculated in specific academic programs may apply for micro-credentials. Please see your advisor for more information.
- Prospective students and community members may complete a micro-credential. And you can do so without matriculating!
Current Micro-Credential Offerings
- Accounting & Finance – Level I
- Accounting & Finance – Level I (Excellence)
- Advanced Account & Finance – Level II
- Advanced Account & Finance – Level II (Excellence)
- Business Software and Communications
- Business Software and Communications (Excellence)
- Cannabis Cultivation Policy and Procedures
- Cannabis Cultivation Policy and Procedures (Excellence)
- Career Success I (Transitions)
- Career Success II (Transitions)
- CASAC Training I – Foundation
- CASAC Training I- Foundation (Excellence)
- CASAC Training II – Applications
- CASAC Training II – Applications (Excellence)
- Chemical Abuse Counseling
- Cleanroom Technician
- Cleanroom Technician (Excellence)
- Compassionate Communication and Action
- Compassionate Communication and Action (Excellence)
- Computer Science
- Computer Science (Excellence)
- Correctional Services
- Correctional Services (Excellence)
- Crime in Society
- Crime in Society (Excellence)
- Criminalistics
- Criminalistics (Excellence)
- Digital Photography and Workflows
- Digital Photography and Workflows (Excellence)
- Early Childhood
- Early Childhood (Excellence)
- Electronics Technician
- Electronics Technician (Excellence)
- Factory Automation
- Factory Automation (Excellence)
- Farm to Table: Growing, Harvesting, and Preparing Healthy Foods
- Homeland Security
- Homeland Security (Excellence)
- Human Services
- HVAC Refrigerant Techniques
- Introduction to Cannabis Cultivation Policy and Procedures
- Introduction to Cannabis Cultivation Policy and Procedures (Excellence)
- Law Enforcement (Revised Fall 2021)
- Law Enforcement (Revised Fall 2021)
- Law Enforcement (Excellence)
- Law Enforcement (Excellence) (Revised Fall 2021)
- Living a Healthy Lifestyle-Nutrition, Lifestyle Choices, and Well-Being
- Medical Coding V2
- Medical Coding V2 (Excellence)
- Medical Office Representative V2
- Medical Office Representative V2 (Excellence)
- Multiculturalism and Diversity
- Multiculturalism and Diversity (Excellence)
- NYS CannaBusiness Career Eploration
- Personal Finance Achievement
- Personal Wealth Management
- Personal Wealth Management (Excellence)
- Phlebotomy Basic Skills and Career Exploration
- Private Sector Security (Revised Fall 2021)
- Private Sector Security (Revised Fall 2021)
- Psychology of Criminal Behavior
- Psychology of Criminal Behavior (Excellence)
- Society and Human Rights
- Society and Human Rights (Excellence)
- Victim Studies
- Victim Studies (Excellence)
- Written and Oral Communication
- Written and Oral Communication (Excellence)
- Youthful Offenders
- Youthful Offenders (Excellence)
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