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 while expanding how learners can access, share, and build on their achievements over time.
While the platform is changing, the impact for most users should be minimal. Existing badges remain valid, and the overall experience of earning and sharing credentials will feel familiar.
What’s New
With Accredible, UMBC is introducing several enhancements for both microcredential earners and program leads:
- Improved analytics to better understand engagement and outcomes
- Expanded sharing and messaging tools to help learners promote their achievements
- A unified digital wallet where all UMBC credentials can live in one place
- Support for long-term credential curation, aligned with emerging Learning and Employment Record practices
These updates position UMBC to better connect learning with career pathways and support learners beyond a single course or experience.
For Current Badge Earners
If you earned a UMBC digital badge within the past year, you should have received an email from Accredible notifying you that your badge(s) have been re-issued on the new platform.
A few important notes:
- Your original badge on the previous platform is still intact
- This is the same microcredential, now available in Accredible
- You may receive multiple emails if you earned more than one badge
- All future UMBC badges will be issued through Accredible
The transition is designed to consolidate your credentials into a single, more flexible platform while preserving everything you’ve already earned.
Accessing Your Credentials
You can view and manage your digital badges at: digitalbadges.umbc.edu
For guidance on using and sharing your credentials, visit Accredible Support. Our UMBC FAQs will be updated soon.
Questions
For questions or support, please contact the Digital Credential Innovation Team by submitting an RT ticket.
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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 experiences beyond the classroom.
Much of that learning is intentionally designed, coached, and mentored by staff — but it is not always formally recognized.
This 6-part professional learning series will help staff formalize those experiences into microcredentials that clearly document learning outcomes, competencies, and authentic assessment aligned with career readiness.
What This Series Will Do
Participants will:
- Define clear, student-facing learning outcomes for co-curricular and experiential programs
- Develop “experiential syllabi” that communicate purpose, expectations, and growth
- Design authentic assessment approaches (beyond traditional grading)
- Map programs to competencies and career readiness outcomes
- Draft and refine a full microcredential proposal
- Submit proposals for review through a cross-campus Microcredential Review Board
By the end of the series, you will have a complete, review-ready microcredential that documents student learning in your program area.
Why This Matters
- Provides formal recognition for authentic student learning
- Clarifies the learning happening across diverse campus contexts
- Enhances visibility of staff contributions to student development
- Supports future integration into UMBC’s Learning & Employment Record (LEDR)
As leadership and program models evolve across campus, this series creates shared clarity around how we define, document, and recognize learning beyond the classroom.
Who Should Apply
UMBC staff who lead or support:
- Co-curricular programs
- Student leadership initiatives
- Civic or community-based experiences
- Work-integrated or career-connected learning
- Student employment or involvement programs
- Any structured experience where meaningful learning occurs
Meeting Dates
- Welcome & The Experiential Syllabus as a Design Tool: March 13 | 1-2pm | Virtual
- From Program Descriptions to Learning Outcomes: March 27 | 1-2pm | Virtual
- Evidence of Learning and Authentic Assessment: April 10 | 1-2pm | Virtual
- Microcredentials as Learning Documentation at UMBC: April 24 | 1-2pm | Virtual
- Making Learning Visible: Earning Criteria, Skills, and Competencies: May 1 | 1-2pm | Virtual
- Connecting Experiences: Pathways, Stacking, and Next Steps: TBD by cohort members | Face-to-face
Missed the Kickoff?
Application Details
Questions?
James DeVita, Assistant Vice President for Academic Partnerships & High Impact Experiences
Collin Sullivan, Program Director for Digital Credential Innovation
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Google Career Certificates Available to Help You Gain In-Demand Skills
Access Google Career Certs in AI, Data Analytics, and More!
In partnership with Google, The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), The University System of Maryland (USM), and the University of Texas System (UT), UMBC is offering a limited number of free licenses to help learners build high-demand skills in fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, digital marketing, project management, UX design, and artificial intelligence (AI).
These certificates are 100% online, self-paced, and designed for learners with no prior experience.
Whether you’re a student looking to gain a competitive edge in the job market, an alumnus reskilling for a career transition, or a faculty member wanting to integrate industry certifications into your course, this program provides an accessible, flexible, and career-ready learning experience.
Unlike full Professional Certificates, these specializations typically take 5–20 hours to complete, making them a great option for learners who want to quickly build skills, explore a new field, or strengthen specific areas of expertise.
These specializations provide valuable exposure to industry-relevant tools and practices; however, they do not stack into larger Google Professional Certificates.
They’re ideal if you want to:
- Build a specific skill in a short amount of time
- Explore a career area before committing to a full certificate
- Add a quick, resume-boosting credential to your profile
0-Credit Practicum Support
Eligible UMBC undergraduate and graduate students may also enroll in a free, 0-credit, pass/fail practicum course (PRAC) to receive additional structure and support while completing their Google Career Certificate.
- Must enroll before February 24, 2025.
- Includes regular reminders, optional check-ins, and curated resources.
- Builds a sense of community with other students working on certificates.
- Details and requirements will be shared in the course’s Blackboard shell.
This practicum is designed to help you stay on track, maintain momentum, and successfully complete your certificate.
Why Earn a Google Career Certificate?
- Gain Job-Ready Skills – Develop expertise in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, project management, and more.
- Boost Your Resume – Earn an industry-recognized credential that is valued by top employers.
- Flexible & Self-Paced – Learn at your own speed with high-quality courses developed by Google experts.
- Free for UMBC Learners – This initiative provides access to Google Career Certificates at no cost during the extended pilot.
How It Works
- Visit the UMBC Google Career Certificates website to explore available certificates.
- Complete the enrollment form to request access to the program. (Limited licenses available! First-come, first-serve)
- If approved, you’ll receive an email invitation from Coursera with instructions on how to get started.
- Start learning at your own pace and earn your credential to advance your career!
Important: To maximize access for the UMBC community, learners are asked to enroll in and complete one certificate at a time. Licenses are issued for a defined duration based on expected completion timelines.
Who Can Participate?
- Current UMBC Undergraduate & Graduate Students
- Recent UMBC Alumni
- UMBC Faculty & Staff
No prior experience is needed—just a desire to learn and grow!
Get Started Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to earn a Google Career Certificate for free and develop the skills needed for your future career.
UMBC learners gain invaluable skills and competencies in diverse spaces across campus through leadership roles, civic and community engagement, student employment, involvement and engagement programs, and other transformative experiences beyond the classroom. Many of these powerful learning opportunities are designed, coached, mentored, and co-created by staff in ways that may not always be framed as traditional learning experiences–but can be.
This new professional learning series explores how staff-led co-curricular, experiential, and student-facing programs can more clearly communicate learning, growth, and skill development, and how microcredentials can make that learning visible. The 6-part workshop series will engage participants in the development of new microcredentials from start to finish.
Join us for an interactive kickoff event where we will:
- Introduce the goals and structure of the learning series
- Explore how staff-led programs already function as intentional learning experiences
- Share the learning outcomes participants can expect to work toward
- Discuss what participation will look like over the semester
- Answer questions and help you decide if this experience is a good fit
This session is open to UMBC staff who support or lead:
- Co-curricular programs
- Student leadership or engagement initiatives
- Experiential or community-based learning
- Work-integrated or career-connected experiences
- Other student-facing programs where learning happens outside the classroom
Whether you are curious about microcredentials for the learners you work with, want to better articulate the learning happening in your area, or are simply interested in connecting with colleagues doing similar work, this kickoff is a great place to start.
Questions? Contact:
James DeVita, Assistant Vice President for Academic Partnerships & High Impact Experiences,
jamesmdevita@umbc.edu 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.
About the Bootcamp
This two-day, hands-on workshop (Winter 2026) invites faculty from across disciplines to:
- Explore the purpose and structure of microcredentials at UMBC.
- Map course learning outcomes, assessments, and criteria to microcredentials.
- Align proposals with UMBC’s taxonomy, NACE competencies, and the Microcredential Evaluation Rubric.
- Draft and refine proposals with peer feedback and support from staff and the Microcredential Review Board (MRB).
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 Preparation
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.
Incentives & Support
Faculty who complete the bootcamp will receive a $1,500 stipend, which covers:
- Full participation in the two-day workshop
- Submission and approval of one or more microcredential proposals by the MRB
- Implementation of approved microcredentials in a for-credit course
- Sharing project outcomes externally (such as a blog post, publication, or Provost’s Symposium presentation)
Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days, with ongoing support available from staff and MRB members after the bootcamp.
Core Planning Committee & Facilitators
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
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Canvas Credentials is Becoming Parchment Digital Badges
On 10/31, Canvas Credentials completes its rebrand
Since March 2021, UMBC has issued digital credentials through Canvas Credentials, a platform that allows learners to earn and share verified badges recognizing their achievements. Following Instructure’s acquisition of Parchment, the Canvas Credentials platform is being rebranded to Parchment Digital Badges.
This update is in name only. The system will continue to function exactly as it does today. You’ll still log in using your same sign-on, and all existing badges, pathways, and workflows will remain unchanged.
The only visible updates you’ll notice are:
- The product name and logo will now display "Parchment Digital Badges"
- In limited instances, the Blackboard integration will appear as “Parchment Badges”
- The web address may update to a new domain (this change will happen over several weeks)
Our
internal FAQs and support materials will be updated by October 31 to reflect the new branding.
For questions or assistance, please contact the Digital Credentialing Team at
badges@umbc.edu or by placing an
RT ticket.
In partnership with Google, The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), The University System of Maryland (USM), and the University of Texas System (UT), UMBC is offering a limited number of free licenses to help learners build high-demand skills in fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, digital marketing, project management, UX design, and artificial intelligence (AI).
These certificates are 100% online, self-paced, and designed for learners with no prior experience.
Whether you’re a student looking to gain a competitive edge in the job market, an alumnus reskilling for a career transition, or a faculty member wanting to integrate industry certifications into your course, this program provides an accessible, flexible, and career-ready learning experience.
0-Credit Practicum Support
Eligible UMBC undergraduate and graduate students may also enroll in a free, 0-credit, pass/fail practicum course (PRAC) to receive additional structure and support while completing their Google Career Certificate.
- Must enroll before October 1, 2025.
- Includes regular reminders, optional check-ins, and curated resources.
- Builds a sense of community with other students working on certificates.
- Details and requirements will be shared in the course’s Blackboard shell.
This practicum is designed to help you stay on track and succeed—while connecting with peers who are pursuing similar goals.
Why Earn a Google Career Certificate?
- Gain Job-Ready Skills – Develop expertise in cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, project management, and more.
- Boost Your Resume – Earn an industry-recognized credential that is valued by top employers.
- Flexible & Self-Paced – Learn at your own speed with high-quality courses developed by Google experts.
- Free for UMBC Learners – This initiative provides access to Google Career Certificates at no cost during the extended pilot.
How It Works
- Visit the UMBC Google Career Certificates website to explore available certificates.
- Complete the enrollment form to request access to the program. (Limited licenses available! First-come, first-serve)
- If approved, you’ll receive an email invitation from Coursera with instructions on how to get started.
- Start learning at your own pace and earn your credential to advance your career!
Important: We ask that learners enroll and complete one certificate at a time to ensure as many learners as possible can benefit from this program. Licenses are assigned for a set duration based on your expected completion time.
Who Can Participate?
- Current UMBC Undergraduate & Graduate Students
- Recent UMBC Alumni
- UMBC Faculty & Staff
No prior experience is needed—just a desire to learn and grow!
Get Started Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to earn a Google Career Certificate for free and develop the skills needed for your future career.
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.
About the Bootcamp
This two-day, hands-on workshop (Winter 2026) invites faculty from across disciplines to:
- Explore the purpose and structure of microcredentials at UMBC.
- Map course learning outcomes, assessments, and criteria to microcredentials.
- Align proposals with UMBC’s taxonomy, NACE competencies, and the Microcredential Evaluation Rubric.
- Draft and refine proposals with peer feedback and support from staff and the Microcredential Review Board (MRB).
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 Preparation
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.
Incentives & Support
Faculty who complete the bootcamp will receive a $1,500 stipend, which covers:
- Full participation in the two-day workshop
- Submission and approval of one or more microcredential proposals by the MRB
- Implementation of approved microcredentials in a for-credit course
- Sharing project outcomes externally (such as a blog post, publication, or Provost’s Symposium presentation)
Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days, with ongoing support available from staff and MRB members after the bootcamp.
Core Planning Committee & Facilitators
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
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Accelerate Your Job Search with AI
Access Google Career Certs in AI, Data Analytics, and More!
In partnership with Google, The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), The University System of Maryland (USM), and the University of Texas System (UT), UMBC is offering a limited number of free licenses to help learners build high-demand skills in fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, digital marketing, project management, UX design, and artificial intelligence (AI).
New this semester: all Google Career Certificates now include an optional course,
Accelerate Your Job Search with AI. This course was designed by Google experts and informed by employers, workforce nonprofits, and educational institutions to help you navigate your job search more efficiently and confidently.
Why Take Accelerate Your Job Search with AI?
- Learn from Industry Experts – Gain practical job search strategies informed by real employer needs.
- Harness the Power of AI – Use tools like Gemini and NotebookLM to uncover your most valuable skills, create a personalized job search plan, manage applications, and prepare for interviews.
- Build a Job Search Portfolio – Complete the course with tangible resources, including a resume, career identity statement, job search plan tracker, and more.
- Accessible to Everyone – No prior AI experience required.
How It Works
- Visit the UMBC Google Career Certificates website to explore available certificates.
- Complete the enrollment form to request access to the program. (UMBC has 500 licenses to distribute on a first-come, first-serve basis, so we encourage you to apply early)
- If approved, you’ll receive an email invitation from Coursera with instructions on how to get started.
- Start learning at your own pace and earn your credential to advance your career!
Important: We ask that learners enroll and complete one certificate at a time to ensure as many learners as possible can benefit from this program. Licenses are assigned for a set duration based on your expected completion time.
Who Can Participate?
- Current UMBC Undergraduate & Graduate Students
- Recent UMBC Alumni
- UMBC Faculty & Staff
No prior experience is needed—just a desire to learn and grow!
Get Started Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to earn a Google Career Certificate for free and develop the skills needed for your future career.
Through a partnership between the University System of Maryland (USM) and the National Association of System Heads (NASH), faculty at USM institutions—including UMBC—can enroll in two free, self-paced Google courses on generative AI:
- Google Prompting Essentials helps you master writing effective prompts for generative AI tools. In less than 10 hours, you’ll learn a five-step prompting framework and build a reusable library of prompts—no prior experience required.
- Google AI Essentials provides hands-on training in utilizing generative AI for tasks such as content creation, data analysis, and decision-making. This course lasts less than 15 hours and culminates in an industry-recognized Google credential.
These courses are part of the NASH-Google Career Certificate initiative and are offered in collaboration with the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation. They are 100% online, flexible, and open to faculty from all disciplines.
Two enrollment periods are available this summer:
- May–June cohort (immediate start)
- July–August cohort
Although the priority deadline has passed, faculty can still enroll—especially for the July–August cohort.
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