Empowering Innovators and Lifelong Learners
NSU Created
Northern's 35+ micro-credentials are uniquely developed by faculty & staff and endorsed by the university. Over 3,500 badges have been awarded to 1,500 unique earners.
Self-Paced
Earn verified skills in 1-3 hours. Our micro-credentials are delivered in a short and flexible time span.
Choose Your Learning Journey
Freedom to learn what you want, without the financial and time commitments of a degree. NSU micro-credentials are non-credit and are here to enhance your learning journey.
In-Demand
Micro-credentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with industry demand.
Portable and Shareable
Upon completion of a NSU micro-credential you will receive a digital badge so your achievement and skills learned travel with you and are shareable on social media platforms such as LinkedIn or in digital portfolios and resumes.
Skills-Based
Learn new skills and prove your job readiness to potential and current employers.
Skill Badges
Teacher Education Dispositions
(Students)
Building Your First Micro-Credential
(Faculty/Staff Only)
Teaching & Learning with AI
(Faculty Only)
Online Instructor Certification
(Faculty Only)
HyFlex Certification
(Faculty Only)
Adjunct Onboarding Certification
(Faculty Only)
Credly FAQ
Find quick answers to the most common digital badging questions.
Start a Badge
Micro-credentials are typically skill-specific. Take your interests and find the right digital badge!
Become a Badge Creator
Help us create the next micro-credential that validate specific skills, competencies, or achievements. You could be compensated for your idea!
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