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The Next Level of Learning is Here

Smaller than a minor, certificate or degree program, micro-credentials allow you to meet your personalized learning needs by gaining knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your academic or professional goals. By earning micro-credentials at UB you can unlock digital badges that showcase your achievements and all it took to get there.

Whether you're a current student, prospective student or industry professional, with over 70 micro-credentials and growing, the University at Buffalo offers a wide array of options to keep you at the leading edge of your discipline.

Faces & Voices
Amy Reynolds.
“Our counseling psychology students are benefiting from the Interprofessional Collaborative Practice micro-credential by learning about interprofessional frameworks and theory as part of their curriculum. Our students are able to grow in their interprofessional understanding through direct contact with students from other professions utilizing interdisciplinary cases.”
8/11/23

Dr. Amy Reynolds, Professor Counseling, School and Educational Psychology

Courtney J. Walsh.
“Our micro-credentials (Dashboards using Excel and Power Query, Data Modeling Using Excel and Finance Academy) were created to give the learners a tool to market the knowledge and experience they have gained to future employers. The digital badge serves as the forward facing mark for this purpose. ”
8/11/23

Courtney J. Walsh, Assistant Dean of Executive and Professional Development (SOM)

Christina Heath.
“The ELN Digital Badges were created to help students get the most out of their project experience and earn something of value to display their achievements to future employers.”
3/11/24

Christina Heath, Administrative Director, Experiential Learning Network (ELN)

Christopher Stavisky.
“Micro-credentials can be motivating for future learning by offering students a series of stepping-stone achievements throughout their journey towards a larger goal, such as an academic degree. Micro-credentials provide opportunities for students to be recognized for their competence, mastery and success in a smaller timeframe compared to an academic degree.”
8/17/23

Dr. Christopher Stavisky, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Science, School of Public Health and Health Professions

Jaimie Falzarano.
“The LeaderCORE micro-credential focuses on the real world and you, with an emphasis on developing the skills employers have identified as critical for future leaders.”
8/18/23

Jaimie Falzarano, Managing Director, LeaderCORE, School of Management

Joseph Gambacorta.
“The Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPE) micro-credential was designed to provide learners with a recognized program that systematically builds on foundational and immersion experiences while working with other professionals in the delivery of patient care.”
3/11/24

Dr. Joseph Gambacorta, Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Interim Assistant Vice President for Interprofessional Education

Kathie Bartelo.
“The Synthesis and Communication of Electrical Engineering micro-credential was created to give our electrical engineering MS students an advantage when looking for employment. To show that they have an increased skill set above and beyond students; in other universities. ”
8/17/23

Kathie Bartelo, Academic Coordinator, Department of Electrical Engineering (SEAS)

Maya Chilbert.
“The Pharmacy Scholarship, Education, Leadership micro-credential was created to highlight the incredible work the students in the Scholar's Program complete. The program creates opportunities for students to become well-rounded and develop areas of leadership, education and scholarship to be an excellent post-graduate training candidate. These experiences will help the student develop skills so they can confidently move into post-graduate residency training.”
8/11/23

Maya R. Chilbert, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Susan O'Rourke.
“The Here to Career micro-credentials scaffold students' preparation for their job search—creating their Handshake profile, getting their resume reviewed, creating a LinkedIn page and establishing their professional brand. The Here to Career badges give students opportunities to grow their skills and learn to articulate the value of their resume-worthy work experiences. ”
8/17/23

Susan O'Rourke, Assistant Director Mentorship Initiatives

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What's New and Noteworthy

Micro-credentials are gaining momentum at UB, throughout SUNY and globally. Check out the articles and resources below to learn more about how our students and faculty are making a big impact with these small credentials.

National group names UB's Philosophy, Politics and Economics program a 'Hidden Gem'.  Link to the University at Buffalo News Center article on the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) program..
New online graduate pharmacometrics program accommodates working professionals.  Link to the University at Buffalo News Center article on the new online graduate pharmacometrics program.
Universities Investing in Microcredential Leadership.  Link to an article about microcredential programs gaining traction on the Inside Higher Ed website.
38 UB School of Management MBAs earn LeaderCORE certification.  Link to an article about UB School of Management MBA's who earned LeaderCORE certification on the University at Buffalo website.
Assessment, credential or both? Higher education faculty's design principles for micro-credentials.  External link to an article on Springer Link.
UB educator offers insights into Hochul's 'Back to Basics' plan for literacy.  Link to a UBNow article on Strong Literacy on the University at Buffalo website.
As micro-credentialing grows, here's how local colleges differentiate offerings.*  External link to article on Buffalo Business First.
Micro-credentials and the role of evidence: increasing the potential for learner-centeredness, inclusivity and an expansive model of assessment and credentialing.  External link to an article on emerald insight.
The importance of teaching Black history during tumultuous times.  Link to a UBNow article on the University at Buffalo website.
New micro-credential brings the world to public health.  Link to a UBNow article on public health on the University at Buffalo website.

*Members of the UB community have access to Buffalo Business First through University Libraries. To access this electronic journal, visit the Buffalo Business First access page on the University Libraries website (UBIT name and password required).

UB IN THE NEWS
This program stood out to me because it offered an opportunity to build and cultivate a long-term relationship with the community.

UB alum Olivia Sorci tells UB Now about the Diabetes Mentoring micro-credential which she earned in 2021.