Microcredential Initiative

Status:  Not on Target

Overview

Under the umbrella of the University of Texas System’s “Texas Credentials for the Future” program, UT Arlington is participating in and leading several projects to increase the number of microcredentials earned by UTA students (through Academic Innovation) and by community learners (through Extension and Extended Campus).

Impact

Three Projects are currently underway:
1. Embedding industry-recognized microcredentials into UTA curriculum. 
2. Supporting co-curricular completion of industry-recognized microcredentials.
3. Developing pathways (policies and processes) for credit for prior learning. 

Associated Strategy

Equip students with the skills, knowledge, and persistence to confidently and successfully achieve educational and career goals.

Status Update - Summer 2025

UTA continues to advance micro-credentialing initiatives through the work of a cross-functional team of faculty, academic leaders, and staff from key campus units. The group meets regularly to develop a coordinated framework for micro-credential adoption and implementation. Current efforts are focused on selecting a badging platform, establishing governance and approval processes for credit-bearing micro-credentials, and developing policies that align non-credit and for-credit offerings.