Microcredentials and Digital Badges at Liberty University

Certificates of Completion

A Certificate of Completion is a formal document awarded to individuals who have successfully finished a specific training program, course, or workshop.

Certificates serve as tangible proof that the recipient has met the necessary requirements and demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter.

Digital Badges

Digital badges are visual representations of skills, achievements, or certifications earned by individuals in various learning or professional environments, and are backed by metadata.

Badges provide specific information about the issuer, criteria for earning the badge, and evidence of the accomplishment. Our digital badges are housed at libertyuniversity.badgr.com.

Digital badges serve as a portable and verifiable way for individuals to showcase their competencies. They offer a more granular and dynamic approach to credentialing. As a result, digital badges have become a valuable tool in the digital age for validating and communicating one’s capabilities to employers, peers, and the broader community.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) recognize professional development and learning activities beyond formal academic degrees. Typically employed in various industries and professions, CEUs provide a structured way to track and acknowledge the completion of relevant training or other educational experiences. For most CEUs *one CEU is equivalent to ten hours of participation in an organized continuing education program.

*For ACSI CEUs one CEU is equivalent to one hour of instruction.

Professionals accumulate CEUs to meet licensure requirements of regulatory bodies. Examples of professional licenses that require CEUs include teachers, counselors, and nurses.

• Specialized Skills Acquisition: Allows individuals to focus on acquiring specific, targeted skills that are directly relevant to their career goals or areas of interest.
• Flexibility and Accessibility: Our microcredential programs are flexible and accessible, offering online courses that individuals can complete at their own pace.
• Quick and Timely Learning: Individuals can quickly gain new skills or knowledge, making them more adaptable to evolving industry demands.
• Demonstration of Expertise: Earning microcredentials provides individuals with tangible evidence of their expertise in specific areas, enhancing their credibility and marketability to potential employers.
• Career Advancement: Microcredentials can open up new opportunities for career advancement.
• Personalized Learning Paths: Individuals have the flexibility to choose microcredentials that align with their unique career goals, creating a personalized learning path tailored to their aspirations and interests.
• Digital Portability: Digital badges and certificates associated with microcredentials are easily shareable online, allowing individuals to showcase their achievements on professional platforms, social media, or in job applications.