Digital Badges Help You Advance Sooner

True expertise in a field means learning not just the what, but why and how. Learning theoretical concepts is no longer enough. In fact, in a recent survey, 72% of employers said they now prioritize skills as hiring qualifications.

When you, as a working adult, seek a graduate education, you’re looking for practical learning that will build your skills in your desired field.

DU’S University College is built specifically to provide that kind of hands-on, career-relevant education, and now there’s a new way to show potential employers exactly what you’ve learned, even before program completion.

Digital badges allow you to display your mastery of a particular set of skills in a verified, credible format. You can earn this online micro-credential with certain course combinations, either as a stand-alone pursuit or at no additional cost as you work toward a master’s degree or graduate certificate at University College.

When you complete the two designated courses with a grade of A− or above within two years, you’ll earn a badge that you can share immediately on Linkedin, digital resumes, online job applications, and in electronic portfolios to help you stand out in the job market.

The digital badge includes meta-data that details when it was issued and by whom, the skills learned, and the earning criteria. University College currently offers badges in:

• Search and Mobile Marketing

• Cybersecurity Foundations in Application Security

• Cybersecurity Foundations in Database Security

• Cybersecurity Foundations in Healthcare

As employers increasingly practice skills-based hiring, it’s vital for you to clearly communicate the skills you’ve acquired. With University College’s digital badges, you can easily highlight the high-value skills you build in our programs.

Explore all the learning options we’ve designed to help you reach your professional goals at Universitycollege.du.edu.