Microcredentials
Available Microcredentials at Clarkson
Current Clarkson undergraduate and graduate students can take advantage of a variety of microcredential offerings while pursuing bachelor's, master's and PhD programs.
Corporate Partnerships
As an employer, you're aware of how ongoing training benefits your staff and your organization as a whole. But, developing effective programs takes time. When you partner with Clarkson to create micro-credential programs, you'll join a group of companies like IBM, Siemens and Turner Construction that utilize our expertise and hands-on instruction to upskill their workers and remain competitive in their respective industries.
Construction and Engineering Management Microcredentials
Clarkson's Construction and Engineering Management program is an example of how Clarkson works closely corporate partners. Faculty have worked with Turner Construction on a series of Microcredentials for our current students and as well as employees of the company. As a corporate member of the Advisory Board for the program, Turner gives students the opportunity to learn alongside professionals in short courses designed to teach real life problems seen on actual job sites. At the end of each Microcredential, students are presented with a digital badge that validates the skills they have learned and gives them the chance to apply their knowledge in a workforce setting. Watch the video to the left to find out more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Microcredentials are bite-sized courses that deliver knowledge, skills and experiences. These credentials are stackable — which means you can compile multiple microcredentials to demonstrate your mastery of multiple skills.
At Clarkson, your microcredential class may be an online course, workshop or internship. You'll demonstrate your mastery of the topic through expert-designed assessments. Once you earn a microcredential, you can share it on your résumé, LinkedIn, an electronic portfolio or anywhere you want to show employers what you know and can do.
Most microcredential courses require a total of 10-12 hours to complete but vary based on the skill or competency.
You'll get a digital badge issued through Open Badge Factory that demonstrates proof of your microcredential. Open Badge Factory is recognized as a trusted leader in the field. After finishing your first microcredential, you'll be able to post your digital badge directly on many electronic platforms or share a link anywhere.
All Clarkson microcredential modules and courses are led by Clarkson faculty, staff and alumni, as well as industry experts.
Clarkson offers microcredentials that complement each student's degree and give their job prospects an even bigger boost.
Find out more about the microcredentials we offer below.
Contact Us
The skills you need are within reach. Contact Clarkson today to learn more about our microcredential courses.
Email: microcredentials@clarkson.edu