Micro-credentials and Digital Badges
Learners completing a micro-credential earn a digital badge that is shareable on their ePortfolio, digital resumé or LinkedIn profile. Micro-credentials may also be stacked to earn certificates or advanced degrees. CTSI digital badging opportunities are free and open to all members of the Buffalo Translational Consortium, including students, faculty, and staff.
What is a micro-credential?
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. Micro-credentials equip you with digital badges that showcase your achievements and all it took to get there.
What is a digital badge?
A digital badge allows you to show specific skills that you have gained through learning experiences. A digital badge is clickable and houses information such as the issuing institution, the date earned, the criteria required to earn the badge, and the evidence that shows that you have met the required criteria. These are dynamic credentials that you own, so you can decide how you want to use them.
CTSI Micro-credentials:
- Effective Teaching
- Good Clinical Practice
- Responsible Conduct of Research
- Scientific Communication
- Translational Teamwork
Interested in completing a micro-credential and receiving a CTSI digital badge? Contact Education Workforce Specialist Catherine Sedota at cmp9@buffalo.edu.