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Microcredentials at Brandeis Online are abbreviated, skill-specific credentials that demonstrate expertise in a particular area. They're also competency-based, which means each badge is awarded based on demonstrated mastery of a skill or area, not just completion of a course. So employers and network connections can feel secure in your new skills.
Find answers to common questions about Brandeis Online microcredentials.
At this time, all Brandeis Online microcredentials available non-credit, meaning that they do not stack into larger for-credit programs. Students complete an individual microcredential course for a badge and certificate of completion.
All Brandeis Online microcredentials are self-paced. This means that within 90 days students have 24/7 access to Moodle Communities to complete a selection of readings, assignments, and quizzes to learn the topic. Students are expected to complete the materials by themselves, unassisted. At the end of the course, materials are submitted for a pass/fail grade from a real grader.
For tech support, students can reach out to itshelpdesk@brandeis.edu.
When students submit their course for grading, and pass, they get sent a Certificate of Completion and link to download a digital badge, signifying their completion of the course and understanding of the subject. The student can upload this to LinkedIn, an online resume, and more.
For more ways to utilize your badge, explore the Moodle Guide.
All Brandeis Online microcredentials are nonrefundable. Students receive an email to start the course within 2 hours of purchase. All microcredential courses expire after 90 days, which means that students who do not complete a course within 90 days or fail a course will need to purchase and complete the course again for another try.
Students that complete and pass a microcredential course within 90s days will receive a badge and certificate of completion.
Students employed at a Brandeis Online Corporate Partner are eligible for buy one get one 50% off microcredentials across your employer, meaning you can take advantage yourself or partner with another employee on your team for the discount. Employers can also organize a cohort using this discount. Please reach out to partnerships@brandeis.edu for questions.
For more information on how your employer can become a corporate partner, click here.
Once you have completed and passed a microcredential course, you will receive a badge and certificate of completion. These documents do not expire.