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.
Showcase your skills
Microcredentials
Short-term. Stackable. Designed for real life.
SHORT-TERM. DEGREE-ELIGIBLE.Microcredentials - Credit
FAST, FLEXIBLE, NONCREDITMicrocredentials - Noncredit
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.