35% Enrolled Nationally
35% of learners enrolled at institutions of higher education across the country identify as adult learners.
Quinnipiac University is an authorized provider of professional continuing education credits for a range of professions. Approval to offer continuing education credit varies by program, and the list of professional association and state approvals continues to grow.
See program-specific webpages or contact lifelonglearning@qu.edu for the latest information.
Unlike traditional degrees or diplomas, which require several years of study, micro-credentials can often be earned in a matter of weeks or months. They are designed to be more flexible and accessible, catering to the needs of individuals looking to upskill or reskill quickly.
Open enrollment programs vary in terms of duration, with some programs taking place on a single day and others over the course of a few weeks or even months. Information about the duration of a specific program can be found on the program web page.
Much like for-credit courses, micro-credentials and digital badges adhere to a specific taxonomy framework that recognizes the level of involvement a learner needs to complete in order to earn the badges. Learners earn different levels of badges based on the intensity of learning activities and the proximity of those activities to actual professional environments.
No. Learners can pursue any level of micro-credential or digital badge. Badges do not need to be earned concurrently or stacked upon one another.
All students who complete a micro-credential associated with academic credit or co-curricular experiences will receive a designation on their transcript and a digital badge through Credly. Micro-credential earners are encouraged to share their achievements on resumes, social media platforms and e-portfolios.
Non-credit courses will not appear on a transcript but we encourage learners to share these relevant experiences and focus on the experiential learning, reflection and networking aspects of the programs.
Educators who are interested in developing micro-credentials can begin the process by submitting the micro-credential prospectus form to the Lifelong Learning Advisory Council.