Start Building your Online Microcredential, Certificate or Program at UM
Are you interested in developing an online program at the UM?
Our team can assist by guiding and supporting you through the various steps of the process. Whether it's a full degree program, certificate, micro credential or even a digital badge - we are here to help you turn your vision into reality.
Please feel free to download a copy of the online program launch process for review and reach out to the Director of Online Strategy and Programs, Eric Vorkoeper, to begin the process.
Additional Services
In addition to the main process for launching an online program at the 91次元, we are pleased to offer additional services to support academic departments in their online program planning and development.
For any of the following, please contact Eric Vorkoeper for questions and more detailed information.
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Making data informed decisions and aligning learning outcomes with current workforce trends is an important step in developing or evaluating any online education curriculum. Our team utilizies software which provides an in-depth analysis of degree programs, competitive landscape, student demand, labor market trends and related occupational skills.
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Ensuring financial solvency is a crucial component to the success of any academic program. Financial proformas typically cover a five-year timeframe and outline enrollment targets, expenses and revenue projections. Our team can develop financial proformas to help aid in your decision-making process.
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Microcredentials provide proof that an individual has achieved specific skills and competencies in a given area of academic or professional development. They typically differ from traditional degrees and certificates in that microcredentials can often be completed in short periods of time and afford learners increased flexibility in attaining learning outcomes. Microcredentials can be offered in any modality (in person, online, or a hybrid of the two) and are applicable to both undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
After the completion of a microcredential program at UM, learners can earn a digital badge that is certified by that contain meta-data that verifies the skills, competencies and learning outcomes obtained therein.
To begin the development process, please fill out a .
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Digital Badges allow an individual to showcase certain achievements they have gained through academic coursework, experiential learning, professional development or even workforce training. Earners of digital badges can share or display badges on various online platforms including LinkedIn, other social media sites and e-portfolios.
Digital badges, like microcredentials, are embedded with meta-data. This meta-data allows prospective employers to verify information pertaining to learning outcomes, competencies and skills an earner acquired through their respective learning experience.
These badges can be useful in attracting new students to certificate or degree programs, improving technical skills, promoting workforce development and facilitating career advancement. Digital badges are an innovative trend in higher education and professional development, offering practical applications to a diverse population of learners.
To begin the development process, please fill out a .