UMBC continues to lead nationally in digital credentialing, granting over 3,500 microcredentials annually to more than 1,500 learners. These microcredentials allow students to demonstrate mastery of course outcomes in a way that directly aligns with NACE competencies, effectively connecting academic achievement with professional readiness.

As part of UMBC’s involvement in the Learning and Employment Record (LER) Accelerator Cohort, we are expanding microcredentials into for-credit courses and programs. To support this initiative, the Microcredential Mapping Bootcamp will give faculty the tools, guidance, and collaborative environment needed to design and propose microcredentials that align well with their existing courses.

This two-day, hands-on workshop (Winter 2026) invites faculty from across disciplines to:

This bootcamp is tentatively scheduled to take place in-person on January 21 and January 22, 2026.

By the end of the bootcamp, participants will leave with one or more complete proposals ready for MRB submission.

Faculty are expected to come prepared with at least one course that has been previously taught and will be offered again. Bringing a current syllabus, learning outcomes, and key assignments will ensure that the curriculum mapping and proposal design work are grounded in actual teaching practice.

Faculty who complete the bootcamp will receive a $1,500 stipend, which covers:

Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days, with ongoing support available from staff and MRB members after the bootcamp.

Susan Biro, Manager, Online Learning

Allison Jones, Assistant Vice Provost, Extended Studies

Sally Scott, Graduate Program Director, Community Leadership

Collin Sullivan, Program Director, Digital Credential Innovation

Mary Ellen Wade, Director, Student Affairs Assessment and Planning

Crystal Williams, Assistant Vice Provost, Curriculum Development

Applications due date: Friday, October 31, 2025 at 5pm

UMBC continues to lead nationally in digital credentialing, granting over 3,500 microcredentials annually to more than 1,500 learners. These microcredentials allow students to demonstrate mastery of course outcomes in a way that directly aligns with NACE competencies, effectively connecting academic achievement with professional readiness.

As part of UMBC’s involvement in the Learning and Employment Record (LER) Accelerator Cohort, we are expanding microcredentials into for-credit courses and programs. To support this initiative, the Microcredential Mapping Bootcamp will give faculty the tools, guidance, and collaborative environment needed to design and propose microcredentials that align well with their existing courses.

This two-day, hands-on workshop (Winter 2026) invites faculty from across disciplines to:

This bootcamp is tentatively scheduled to take place in-person on January 21 and January 22, 2026.

By the end of the bootcamp, participants will leave with one or more complete proposals ready for MRB submission.

Faculty are expected to come prepared with at least one course that has been previously taught and will be offered again. Bringing a current syllabus, learning outcomes, and key assignments will ensure that the curriculum mapping and proposal design work are grounded in actual teaching practice.

Faculty who complete the bootcamp will receive a $1,500 stipend, which covers:

Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days, with ongoing support available from staff and MRB members after the bootcamp.

Susan Biro, Manager, Online Learning

Allison Jones, Assistant Vice Provost, Extended Studies

Sally Scott, Graduate Program Director, Community Leadership

Collin Sullivan, Program Director, Digital Credential Innovation

Mary Ellen Wade, Director, Student Affairs Assessment and Planning

Crystal Williams, Assistant Vice Provost, Curriculum Development

Applications due date: Thursday, October 24, 2025