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Unlock Your Potential with UNLV Microcredentials

Whether you’re a registered UNLV student currently pursuing your degree or a non-degree seeking student looking to re-skill or upskill, UNLV has microcredential opportunities guaranteed to meet your needs! UNLV's microcredentials provide a flexible, targeted way to advance your career, gain new skills, or explore a new field. They also allow you to add verified competencies to your transcript and resume and emphasize workplace competencies for post-graduate success.

88%
of employers agree or strongly agree that a professional certificate strengthens a candidate’s application.*
74%
How likely employers are, on average, to hire a graduate that has a professional certificate.
80%
of organizational leaders were particularly interested in stackable credentials leading to a degree, saying that increased their appeal.**

*According to the 2022 Advancing Higher Education with Industry Micro-Credentials

**According to a 2023 study by UPCEA and Collegis Education, which includes the views of leaders from 500 organizations about microcredentials

What Are Microcredentials?

Microcredentials are short, focused learning experiences that help you gain specific skills and knowledge in your area of interest. They are designed to be practical, allowing you to apply what you learn right away in your job or studies. Upon completion, you'll earn a digital badge which is digital documentation that you possess in-demand skills, know-how, and experience. The badges associated with for-credit microcredentials appear on your UNLV transcript, and you can showcase these badges on your resume, LinkedIn profile, and other platforms. Our for-credit microcredentials also award academic credits that may be stacked to earn a certificate and can be credited toward a degree. Courses that are part of microcredential programs may be delivered as in-person, hybrid, or online classes.

Why Choose a UNLV Microcredential?

Flexible Learning

Complete your microcredential at your own pace, whether you're balancing a job, family, or other commitments.

Career Advancement

Gain skills that are in demand by employers and stand out in a competitive job market.

Industry Recognition

Earn a digital badge that is recognized by leading companies and can be shared on your professional profiles.

Hands-On Experience

Engage in practical, real-world projects that give you immediate, applicable skills.

Employer demand for microcredentials is on the rise. According to , which includes the views of leaders from 500 organizations about microcredentials:

95%
of respondents saw benefits from microcredentials.
76%
believe they show an employee’s willingness to develop their skills.
60%
believe they are an easy way to communicate employee competencies and skills.

How It Works: Enrolling in UNLV microcredentials is as easy as 1-2-3…

Step 1

Browse UNLV’s microcredentials: Explore our wide range of microcredentials to find the one that matches your goals.

Step 2

Enroll in the relevant classes: UNLV has designed our microcredentials to be hassle-free with an “auto-enrollment” and “auto-awarding” approach. You don’t have to fill out forms or jump through hoops, just sign up for the courses included in the UNLV microcredential of your choice, and you can get started right away. You enroll in the classes that are included in for-credit microcredentials the same way you’d enroll in any other UNLV course.

Step 3

Complete the Coursework: Engage with interactive course content, complete the required assignments, and participate in hands-on projects. Upon successful completion of all of the courses in the UNLV microcredential, you'll receive a digital badge to showcase your new skills.

Have Questions? We're Here to Help!

to our support team if you have any questions about our microcredentials or need help getting started. We're here to guide you every step of the way.

For-credit Microcredentials