Micro-credentials

Enhance your degree with micro-credentials

We offer a wide range of micro-credentials to elevate your skills and showcase your accomplishments to future employers. Develop your skills, build your résumé, and showcase your achievements on LinkedIn. These credentials provide you with opportunities to prepare yourself for the workforce and gain professional experience; setting you up by setting you apart. You capitalize on your liberal arts education by enhancing it with practical skills employers want you to have which sets you apart from other candidates.

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Learn something new or hone a skill you’ve already gained and then meet with a Career Coach to learn how to best tell your story. There are a wide range of options to explore this value-added experience and you can explore these micro-credentials in detail on Credly

Check out all the Micro-Credential options:

Area	Title	Description
Adventure Sports	Backcountry Ski and Ride Instructor	The Backcountry Ski and Ride Instructor Badge recognizes the completion of training in facilitating introductory to intermediate paddlesports programs and the successful delivery of multiple programs.
Adventure Sports	Mountain Bike Instructor	The Mountain Bike Instructor Badge recognizes the completion of training in facilitating introductory to intermediate mountain biking programs and the successful delivery of multiple programs.
Adventure Sports	Paddle Sport Instructor	The Paddlesports Instructor Badge recognizes the completion of training in facilitating introductory to intermediate paddlesports programs and successful delivery of multiple programs.
Adventure Sports	Logistics Specialist	The Logistics Specialist badge recognizes an individual’s completion of two academic semesters of employment. Logistics Specialists are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Adventure Sports Center.
Adventure Sports	Instructor Coordinator	This badge recognizes the completion of two semesters as an Adventure Sports Center Instructor Coordinator. Coordinators are the liaison between instructors and professional staff, providing critical input on higher-level programmatic decisions.
Adventure Sports	Rock Climbing Instructor	The Rock Climbing Instructor Badge recognizes the completion of training in facilitating introductory to intermediate rock climbing programs and the successful delivery of multiple programs.
Adventure Sports	Winter Climbing Instructor	The Winter Climbing Instructor Badge recognizes the completion of training in facilitating introductory to intermediate ice climbing and mountaineering programs and the successful delivery of multiple programs.
Adventure Sports	Instructor	The Adventure Sports Center Instructor Badge recognizes the selection into and completion of the Saint Michael’s College Adventure Sports Center Instructor Training Program and the successful delivery of multiple programs. Instructors are responsible for making consequence-based decisions in dynamic environments while introducing others to Adventure Sports.
Adventure Sports	Mountain Leader	The Mountain Leader badge recognizes an individual completing basic training in planning and executing single and multi-day land-based backcountry excursions in 3-season environments.
Be Well	Wellness Ambassador	Wellness Ambassadors plan and implement wellness programs in mental health, physical health, healthy relationships, substance use and holistic well-being, while creating connections and helping to foster change.
Biology Department	Biotechnology Laboratory Skills	Earners of this micro-credential possess the requisite skills for positions in biotechnology and research laboratories. Specifically, students demonstrate competency in making reagents, mammalian cell culture, DNA isolation, RNA isolation, reverse transcription, protein purification, western blot analysis, PCR & qPCR, electrophoresis, ELISAS, and microplate reading.
Career Education Center	Career Ready Level 1	Earners of this micro-credential learn about how to represent themselves and “about you”. They actively engage in their career and self-development and navigate career opportunities. They learn to exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with others. They gain an appreciation of varied work environments while developing work habits that benefit their professional community.
Career Education Center	Career Ready Level 2	Learn about working with a group by developing or reinforcing your skills in Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, and Teamwork. Gain a strong awareness and ability to equitably engage and include people from different local and global cultures. Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals. Build collaborative relationships to work toward common goals with appreciating diverse viewpoints.
Career Education Center	Career Ready Level 3	Learn how to “Do the Work Well” by developing and reinforcing skills in Critical Thinking and Technology. Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
Creative Design Studio	Vinyl Cutting and Printing Generalist	Earners of the Vinyl Cutting and Printing Generalist micro-credential have completed all vinyl cutting and printing validations offered at the Makerspace and the successfully completed a multimedia project. Vinyl Cutting & Printing generalists are able to use and maintain both machines and the heat press safely and consistently.
Creative Design Studio	3D Printing Generalist	Earners the 3D Printing Generalist micro-credential have completed all 3D validations offered at the Makerspace and successfully completed a multimedia project. 3D printing generalists are able to independently use 3D design software, operate 3D printers and scanners, and perform basic maintenance on each machine.
Creative Design Studio	3D Printing Competency: Prusa XL	Earners of the FDM Printing Competency micro-credential have demonstrated the ability to properly operate all aspects of Makerspace’s Bambu X1E printers by completing a workshop, a hands-on assessment, and passing a graded quiz. Earners of this badge can prepare 3D files for printing, load the appropriate material and print heads, troubleshoot basic extrusion issues, run calibration, and clean the build plate.
Creative Design Studio	Embroidery Machine Competency: Tajima SAI	Earners of the Embroidery Machine Competency micro-credential have demonstrated the ability to properly operate the basic functions of the Tajima SAI embroidery machine by completing a workshop, hands-on assessment, and graded quiz. They can also set up files for export to the embroidery machine, change their top thread colors, monitor their embroidery, and troubleshoot basic thread break errors independently.
Creative Design Studio	Laser Cutting Competency: Epilog Mini	Earners of the Laser Cutting Competency Competency micro-credential have demonstrated the ability to properly operate all aspects of the Epilog Mini laser cutter through the completion of a workshop, hands-on assessment, and graded quiz. Earners of this badge can prepare and export Adobe Illustrator files for printing, properly set up the cutter, troubleshoot basic cutting and etching errors, and clean the machine.
Creative Design Studio	3D Scanning Competency: Revopoint Pop2	Earners of the 3D Scanning Competency micro-credential have demonstrated the ability to properly operate Pop2 3Dscanner to generate accurate digital models from real-world objects through the completion of a workshop, hands-on assessment, and graded quiz. Earners can use the 3D scanner effectively, are familiar with Revo Studio and Revo Scan software, can refine their files by layering multiple scans, and know how to troubleshoot basic scanning errors.
Creative Design Studio	Resin Printing Competency: Anycubic	Earners of the Resin Printing Competency micro-credential have demonstrated the ability to properly operate all aspects of the Makerspace’s resin printer through the completion of a workshop, hands-on assessment, and graded quiz. Earners of this badge can prepare 3D files for printing, troubleshoot basic print errors, clean the machine, and cure their pieces for safe handling.
Creative Design Studio	Printer/Cutter Competency: Roland BN-20A	Earners of the Printer/Cutter Competency micro-credential have demonstrated the ability to properly operate theMakerspace’s BN-20A to successfully print and cut a design into different kinds of paper and vinyl. Earners of this badge can prepare Adobe Illustrator files for printing and use the VersaWorks application to adjust the print settings as needed. Earners can also troubleshoot basic print errors and clean the machine.
Creative Design Studio	Vinyl Cutter Competency: Roland Camm-1	Earners of the Vinyl Cutter Competency micro-credential have successfully demonstrated the ability to properly operate theMakerspace’s Camm-1 to cut a design into different kinds of vinyl. Earners of this badge can prepare Roland CutStudio files for printing, cut the files correctly, complete the manual vinyl weeding process, and use the heat press safely to transfer HTV onto fabric.
Creative Design Studio	3D Modeling Basics: Blender 3D	Earners of the 3D Modeling Basics Competency micro-credential can use the basic modeling features in Blender 3D. They can arrange models in object mode, modify models in edit mode, use basic modifiers, and use the sculpting feature.
Ethical Leadership	Leader	Earners of the Ethical Leadership micro-credential have explored ethical leadership through facilitated workshops and in practice as campus leaders in various departments, organizations, and clubs. Each recipient understands that leadership is an awareness, choice, and practice and considers Ethical Leadership Theory a unifying theory.
Ethical Leadership	Peer Mentor	The Peer Mentor badge recognizes an individual’s completion of one academic semester of employment, assigned to at least one Purposeful Learning course section. Peer Mentors are co-facilitators in ID 101 or ID 102 with a professional instructor (faculty or staff member) and must meet regularly to plan, implement, and evaluate the streamlined course outline. They are also required to attend every class and take on various responsibilities within the classroom.
Institute for Equity and Justice	Difficult Conversations about Equity and Justice	Based on the importance of student leaders engaging in difficult conversations about equity and justice, this program will transform the concept of reconciliation into practical actions through impactful education. We will focus on the value of people, culture, and belonging, following the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Sessions will cover key topics to help build skills for having challenging conversations about equity and justice using a truth and reconciliation model.
Institute for Global Engagement	Global Competency Level 1	This micro-credential is the first level in a three-tier Global Competency pathway at Saint Michael’s College. This badge recognizes Global and Intercultural Awareness through participation in activities and/or events that enhance their awareness of global issues and cultural diversity, as well as the opportunities for curricular and co-curricular global studies and intercultural experiences on campus and in their local and international communities.
Institute for Global Engagement	Global Competency Level 2	This micro-credential is the second level in a three-tier Global Competency pathway at Saint Michael’s College. This badge recognizes participation in training that enhances understanding and appreciation of other cultures and perspectives on global issues and how actions affect local and international communities. The perspectives gained through this training are critical to participation in a culturally diverse global society and economy.
Institute for Global Engagement	Global Competency Level 3	This micro-credential is the third level in a three-tier Global Competency pathway at Saint Michael’s College. This badge recognizes enhanced Global Competency through participation in a Global Experience that results in intercultural fluency, resilience, and adaptability in contexts beyond the recipient’s comfort zone. The knowledge and skills gained provide the earner with a level of Global Competency critical to their participation in a diverse global society and economy.
MOVE (Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts)	Community Service Program Lead	The Community Service Program Lead micro-credential recognizes the successful coordination and implementation of ongoing community service opportunities for first-time and returning Saint Michael’s College student volunteers. Program Leads are experienced leadership team members (with at least two semesters of previous co-leading experience) who are the primary contact with agency partners, interview and hire applicants, and assist in training new program leaders.
MOVE (Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts)	Service Trip Lead	The Service Trip Lead micro-credential recognizes the successful coordination and implementation of a week-long, small group, community service trip. Service Trip Leads are members of the Service Trip Committee team who act as liaisons to departmental agency partners; work with professional staff and agency partners to plan the itinerary for the service week, prepare the small group for the week-long experience, and facilitate the week of service and associated reflective practice.
MOVE (Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts)	Community Service Administrative Coordinator	The Community Service Administrative Coordinator badge recognizes an individual’s completion of two consecutive academic semesters of employment. Administrative Coordinators are responsible for MOVE’s day-to-day operation. All recipients of this micro-credential are trained in various areas and, based on departmental needs, specialize in data management, program development and organization, social media coordination, and/or information dissemination.
Peace Corps Prep Program	Peace Corps Prep	The Peace Corps Prep certificate recognizes students who have combined sector-specific coursework and hands-on experiences, foreign language skills, intercultural competence, leadership roles, and professional development pursuits that prepare them for intercultural field and development work.
Peer Tutoring	Trained Peer Tutor	The earner of this badge has mastered course content in a particular course and has the emotional intelligence to support their peers in understanding that content. These tutors have fulfilled the requirements to fulfill Level 1 CRLA Certification by offering drop-in and small group sessions, 1-1 sessions, and engaging in Fall Workshops on Active Listening, Learning Techniques, and Model Problem Solving.
Peer Tutoring	Advanced Peer Tutor	The earner of this badge has not only mastered their course content, but has demonstrated their ability to go above and beyond for their students’ needs. These tutors have fulfilled the requirements needed to obtain Level 2 CRLA Certification by offering drop-in and small group sessions, 1-1 sessions, and expanding their knowledge of the Fall Workshops by enrolling in the Peer Tutoring Practicum Course in the Spring.
Writing Center	Trained Writing Coach	The earner of this badge has completed a 4-credit, teaching-writing intensive tutor training course (EN396) at Saint Michael’s College and has worked for at least 60 hours in the College’s Writing Center as a peer writing coach. Earners have been trained in numerous coaching processes and how to support individual learning needs.