Microcredentials

BUILT FOR YOUR GOALS

Smaller Than a Degree. Big on Opportunity.

Microcredentials are short, focused learning experiences that help you gain real-world skills—quickly. They’re flexible, often stackable, and designed to fit your academic or professional goals. At SUNY Oswego, you’ll earn digital badges that showcase your knowledge and signal your abilities to employers.

Earn college credit and build toward a degreeAcademic Microcredentials

Enhance leadership, communication, and workplace skills Competency Microcredentials

Quick, hands-on training for in-demand, real-world skillsSkill Microcredentials

Why Choose a Microcredential?

Boost your résumé with skills employers value—backed by a SUNY Oswego badge.
Finish faster: most programs are smaller than a minor and take just 3–4 months.
Learn what matters to you, without committing to a full degree.
Choose credit or noncredit options—either way, you’ll earn a digital badge to showcase your success.
No extra fees, no hidden costs. You only pay for the courses you take.

Earn & Highlight Your Microcredential

Step 1

Choose your microcredential

Explore our programs and enroll in the one that fits your goals. Each program page includes simple instructions to get started.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

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For Faculty & Staff

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.

How to Propose a microcredential

The Degree You Didn’t Know You Needed

Some students start with a microcredential to boost their skills — and realize it’s just the beginning.

Our Integrative Professional Studies (IPS) program makes it easy to turn that momentum into a full bachelor’s degree. IPS is built to stack your microcredentials, prior credits, and work experience into a flexible path forward.

It’s one of the fastest, smartest ways to earn your degree — without starting from scratch.

Learn How IPS Works

What is a Digital Badge?

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.