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title: "Micro-credentials at Seneca"
type: "article"
space: "The Teaching & Learning Centre"
author: "Anh Lam"
created: 2020-10-27T20:28:35Z
updated: 2021-06-25T23:05:30Z
tags: ["micro-credentials", "teaching-and-learning", "teaching-and-learning-centre", "whats-new"]
url: "https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/39/the-teaching-learning-centre/articles/press-release/6185/micro-credentials-at-seneca"
---

# Micro-credentials at Seneca

A micro-credential is a recognition of learning awarded for the achievement of a small set of specific competencies. Micro-credentials are issued by academic institutions, corporations, and other training organizations in the form of digital badges.

A digital badge is a visual emblem that accompanies a micro-credential. Metadata embedded within the badge identifies the issuing institution and details the competencies and evidence required to earn the badge.

## Micro-credentials for Students

Seneca is proud to be starting down this alternative way of acknowledging what students have learned. We have developed  , a system of delivering micro-credentials and of allowing the earner to claim the micro-credential as a recognition of skill acquisition.

## Micro-credentials for Faculty

As part of Seneca’s Digital Learning Strategy, the Teaching & Learning Centre is pleased to offer [Professional Development Micro-credentials for Faculty](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/39/the-teaching-learning-centre/articles/press-release/6350/professional-development-micro-credentials-for-faculty "Professional Development Micro-credentials for Faculty") in support of professional development accomplishments.

Micro-credentials can be earned for completion of Teaching & Learning Centre courses, online modules, conferences, and workshops. The list of **[Current Teaching and Learning Micro-credentials](https://employees.senecacollege.ca/spaces/39/the-teaching-learning-centre/current-micro-credentials "Current Teaching and Learning Micro-credentials")** is available.