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Embed a Microcredential Visual on Your Sites@UMBC Page

A quick tip for showcasing what your office offers

If your office, department, or unit offers a microcredential, there's a simple way to feature it directly on your Sites@UMBC page — no web development experience needed. Embed any...

Posted: May 27, 2026, 12:44 PM

Stylized digital badge icon displayed on a modern black, gold, and teal geometric background representing embedded microcredentials on a university website.

UMBC Transitions Digital Badges to Accredible

New platform enhances analytics, sharing, and value

UMBC is transitioning its digital credentialing platform from Parchment Digital Badges (formerly Canvas Credentials/Badgr) to Accredible. This move supports continued growth in microcredentials...

Posted: April 20, 2026, 11:56 AM

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Designing Learning & Microcredentials Beyond the Classroom

Applications Now Open – Due Monday, March 2 at Noon

UMBC students develop powerful, career-relevant skills across campus — through leadership roles, civic engagement, student employment, involvement programs, community partnerships, and other...

Posted: February 16, 2026, 1:45 PM

Graphic with a teal background featuring a layered badge-style icon (yellow hexagon above stacked white and light teal layers) and the title text “Designing Learning & Microcredentials Beyond the Classroom” in white.