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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.â€
8/11/23

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

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.â€
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.â€
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.â€
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.â€
4/8/25

Dr. Joseph Gambacorta, Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus, Retired, Restorative Dentistry Administration

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. â€
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.â€
8/11/23

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

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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.

24 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.
Green named to advisory council for statewide trauma-informed network.  Link to the University at Buffalo UBNow story on Susan A. Green, clinical professor in the UB School of Social Work.
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.
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.
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.

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Newly published white paper available to download.

Cover of the Office of Micro-Credentials White Paper: Creating Assessments for Micro-Credentials in Higher Education Organizations.
White Paper: Creating Assessments for Micro-Credentials in Higher Education Organizations  Link to the Office of Micro-Credentials White Paper on Creating Assessments for Micro-Credentials in Higher Education Organizations