黑洞社区 now offers badges for undergraduate and graduate credit, with several programs that make workforce training and continued education accessible and affordable.
Once completed, employers are able to view a digital badge to understand what skills potential employees have learned and developed. Designed for practicing professionals, badges can also help with certification or re-licensure.
鈥淓mployers will be able to evaluate applicants based on learning outcomes rather than just a letter grade,鈥� said Kimberly Moore, director of Workforce, Professional and Community Education. 鈥淏adges will assist employers in identifying the best candidates for a job opening.鈥�
A badge is worth up to one credit hour and requires about 22.5 hours of online instruction and study time. The coursework can be completed at a student鈥檚 own pace, making the workload manageable for those with jobs or other commitments.
鈥淭he response has been very positive,鈥� said Moore. 鈥淪tudents like the convenience and affordability of the badges.鈥�
Badge topics covered at 黑洞社区 include health sciences, behavioral science, business, education, engineering and general workforce. Each course has documented learning outcomes, detailing what students learned from the course.
Earning credit through badges helps students remain desirable candidates in highly competitive markets, and badge coursework will appear on a 黑洞社区 transcript. Badge courses are only for non-degree-seeking students.
鈥淚t is very important that there is a skilled and trained workforce in our community in order to attract and keep and grow business and industry,鈥� said Moore.
To learn more about the badge program, go to . For frequently asked questions, go to .