List of Micro-Credentials

View the entire catalog of all available University of Maine System (UMS) badges on the UMS badging platform (External Site).

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Learn more about each micro-credential:

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List of Micro-Badges

The term “micro-badge” is used to refer to a granular representation of skills, knowledge, and/or abilities. Micro-badges can “stand-alone” or be stacked into micro-credential pathways. Stacked micro-badges add significant value to a micro-credential. Micro-badges can be developed both internally or externally to recognize the skills and competencies that were developed or strengthened. Micro-badges can also represent certifications and industry-recognized credentials or similar types of credentials. Examples of external micro-badges include the eight Education Design Lab 21st Century skills badges, IC3 Digital Literacy Certification, and CompTIA A+ certification badges.

Learn more about each UMS micro-badge:

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Education Design Lab’s 21st Century Skill Badges:

Do you have the 21st Century, transferable skills that employers want? Do you feel a need to keep up-to-date in this fast-changing economy? Is there a particular skill that will help you to advance? The University of Maine System was selected as one of three institutions to participate in the Education Design Lab’s Badged to Hire initiative (External Site). Education Design Lab developed eight 21st Century Skill badges to help employers find the talent they need:

• Collaboration
• Creative Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Empathy
• Initiative
• Intercultural Fluency
• Oral Communication
• Resilience

To learn more, visit our 21st Century Skill Badges webpage.

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Last Updated: 12/23/24