Micro-credentials
What are micro-credentials?
A micro-credential is an instructional program created to verify mastery of a specific skill or competency. Participants who successfully complete micro-credentials earn digital badges via Credly to document and share their achievements. These micro-credentials are short, competency-based recognitions and are not counted as an academic program or degree.
At VCU, our micro-credentials are industry-aligned to ensure they provide immediate and practical workplace value. They can be structured as in-person or asynchronous modules to aid in upskilling or reskilling.
Why They Are Worth It
Develop In-demand Skills
With training in LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitation, Design Thinking, and Change Management learn the tools to keep up with the pace of innovation.
Build confidence
Get practical experience without the pressure of long degree programs and high demands of coursework for busy professionals.
Strengthen your resume
Showcase your skills with verified proof through a VCU backed Credly badge.
Current Micro-credentials
Earners of this badge from the VCU Office of Innovation & Strategic Design have mastered the core frameworks of the LEGO® Serious Play (LSP) methodology through an education and innovation lens. Participants understand LSP principles, know how to apply them to daily work, and have completed a hands-on workshop to tackle relevant innovation challenges. Through individual and collaborative exercises, they used LEGO® bricks to model complex thoughts and reflections, and practiced leading their own session under the observation of a certified facilitator. If you are interested in this badge reach out to shiftlabs@vcu.edu.