Build new skills, boost your resume, and move forward—on your schedule.
Whether you're growing in your current role, changing fields, or just getting started, our microcredentials offer fast, flexible options to help you take the next step.
Short-term. Stackable. Designed for real life.
A Digital Badge enhances your professional image and online visibility, as it showcases your specialized skills and achievements. It is a digital representation that you have earned a distinct microcredential, emphasizing your abilities in particular areas that employers seek. You maintain complete control over how these badges are displayed, making them a valuable addition to your online profiles and resumes. These badges are more than mere icons; they signify your personal journey of professional advancement, empowering you to confidently display your ongoing learning and expertise.
Choose your microcredential
Explore our programs and enroll in the one that fits your goals. Each program page includes simple instructions to get started.
Complete the requirements
Each microcredential is different. Some involve academic courses or non-credit training; others require a project. Check your program page for details.
Claim your badge through Credly
When you complete your microcredential, you’ll get an email from Credly—our digital badge partner—with steps to accept and activate your badge.
Show it off
Add your badge to LinkedIn, your résumé, or email signature. Each badge is clickable and shows what you’ve learned, when you earned it, and why it matters.
Microcredentials help students define, develop, and prove real-world skills. They’re smaller than a minor but offer verified, shareable recognition of achievement. SUNY Oswego’s microcredential program is designed to meet the evolving needs of both students and industry—today and in the future.
Looking to turn your microcredentials into a full degree? Our Integrative Professional Studies (IPS) program helps students do exactly that—combining earned credits and prior learning into a flexible path to a BS or BA. It’s a fast, smart way to move forward without starting over. Looking to turn your microcredentials into a full degree? Our Integrative Professional Studies (IPS) program helps students do exactly that—combining earned credits and prior learning into a flexible path to a BS or BA. It’s a fast, smart way to move forward without starting over.