The FIU Career Ready Micro-Certificate is designed to prepare students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century workforce. The Micro-Certificate shows employers that students are not only academically prepared, but that they are also Career Ready through a series of Micro-Credentials designed to supplement their curriculum.
The FIU Career Ready Micro-Certificate teaches students power skills, also known as soft skills, that are valued by employers across all disciplines. The micro-certificate is based on the eight career readiness competencies as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The competencies are verified through a series of micro-credentials that address each of the 8 NACE competencies, selected by the student from the FIU Career Ready menu. These competencies include Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Technology. The FIU Career Ready Micro-Certificate and the micro-credentials that make up the certificate are free to all enrolled FIU students. Each are designed intentionally with flexibility to be completed throughout a student’s FIU academic degree program.
Students can apply to the FIU Career Ready Micro-Certificate through an online application. The Office of Micro-Credentials will process the student application and enroll an eligible student into the FIU Career Ready Micro-Certificate in Canvas. Students will maintain enrollment until they either complete the micro-certificate or they are no longer an active student at FIU. Students will receive credit for any micro-credentials they have completed already.
The Office of Micro-Credentials will verify all documents and evidence received. The FIU Career Ready Micro-Certificate will be issued to the student’s FIU email 48-72 business hours after submission, once all documents are verified.
It is recommended that a student completes one badge at a time, but multiple micro-credentials may be earned in the same semester.
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Applied 3D Modeling
Critical Thinking, Technology| Description | Developed within the Department of Architecture and FIU Institute of Environment, this badge recognizes fundamental concepts that are required to successfully draw and model a 3D design. Learners have utilized industry-standard modeling software (Rhino 3D), demonstrated their ability to conduct 3D modeling, including orientation and asset manipulation; and understand 3D modeling standards and procedures. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/applied-3d-modeling |
Applied 3D Printing
Critical Thinking, Technology| Description | Developed within the Department of Architecture and FIU Institute of Environment, this badge recognizes fundamental skills that are required to successfully 3D print a design project. Learners have gained knowledge in basic printer anatomy, types of printing materials, and additive manufacturing processes and techniques. Learners have applied this knowledge to analyze 3D models for printing viability and to inform their selection of appropriate slicer software settings for 3D printing. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/applied-3d-printing |
Artificial Intelligence: How it Works and its Impact
Technology| Description | Offered by FIU to all learners, this badge introduces foundational AI concepts, such as history of the field, key functionalities, how AI is applied, and the potential impact of AI in several sectors. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/artificial-intelligence-how-it-works-and-its-impact |
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Applications
Technology| Description | Developed within the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics-College of Business, this badge recognizes fundamental knowledge of practical applications of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Topics include principles driving the crypto economy, smart contracts, decentralized marketplaces, supply chain applications, digital advertisements, and healthcare- IoT. Earners understand how to acquire, trade, and use cryptocurrencies. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/blockchain-and-cryptocurrencies-applications |
Career Engage
Professionalism| Description | Developed within FIU Online, this badge recognizes completion of a professional readiness path which can be integrated into the current learner's student experience and is tailored specifically to the individual and their prospective industries. Earners are prepared with in-demand certifications and skill sets that top employers are looking for to ignite their professional journey upon graduation. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/career-engage |
Career Ready
Career and Self Development| Description | Offered by FIU to all learners, this Micro-Certificate recognizes foundational knowledge on the eight career readiness competencies as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). These competencies include Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Technology. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fiu-career-ready-micro-certificate |
Certified Student Leader
Communication| Description | Developed within Center for Leadership and Services, this badge recognizes completion of a series of co-curricular activities requiring skills in leadership, collaboration, and communication. Earners can articulate how their involvement outside of the classroom helps better prepare them for the workforce in key areas such as: communication, civic responsibility, group dynamics, interpersonal interaction, learning and reasoning, personal behavior, self-awareness and development. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/certified-student-leader |
Foundations of Cyber Operations
Technology| Description | Developed within the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge of the cybersecurity tools that will equip them for careers as cybersecurity professionals. Topics include: types and effects of cyber operations; cyber operators, their targets, and international cyber milieus; and how cyber operations impact our lives. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/foundations-of-cyber-operations |
D.C. Advocacy, Communications, and Careers
Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism| Description | Developed within the FIU Washington D.C - Talent Lab, this badge recognizes participation in a D.C. Fly-In Seminar, including a series of site visits and panels, and successful completion of related assessments. Earners understand how to advocate for various issues through effective communication, knowledge of policy making, and an understanding of federal and non-government entities’ influence on policy. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/d-c-advocacy-communications-and-careers |
D.C. Ready: Fundamentals of Government and Policy for Career Success
Professionalism| Description | Developed by FIU in Washington, D.C, earners of this badge are ready to pursue internships and jobs in the nation’s capital. They understand how the branches of the federal government produce public policy and the various organizations in Washington's ecosystem which aim to influence policy. Earners recognize how government affects their lives, can identify officials as well as organizations relevant to their policy interests, and develop skills to present policy proposals. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/d-c-ready-fundamentals-of-government-and-policy-for-career-success |
Developing Effective Leadership for Free Market Policymaking
Communication, Leadership| Description | Developed within the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge on how world leaders, in a democratic and capitalist system, design and implement free market economic policies. Earners can identify obstacles/opportunities faced by world leaders, discuss decision-making styles, and use appropriate analytical techniques and persuasive arguments to offer evidence-based advice to policymakers. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/developing-effective-leadership-for-free-market-policymaking |
Developing Intercultural Competence for Future Business Leaders
Equity & Inclusion| Description | Developed within the Department of Global Leadership and Management - College of Business, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge in intercultural competence needed to work in and lead today’s global workplace. Earners can identify the cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions of intercultural competence; recognize the importance of curiosity and open mindedness in developing cultural self-awareness; and practice empathy and perspective-taking. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/developing-intercultural-competence-for-future-business-leaders |
Digital Forensics Fundamental Skills
Technology| Description | Developed within the Global Forensic and Justice Center, this badge recognizes competency in explaining and properly applying forensically sound methodologies, tools, and techniques used in the collection, preservation and processing of digital evidence. Earners can explain concepts relating to digital evidence; create forensic images using correct methodologies and tools; and locate and extract artifacts of forensic significance from digital devices using forensically methods. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/digital-forensics-fundamental-skills |
Enacting Global Learning
Equity & Inclusion| Description | Developed by the Office of Global Learning Initiatives, earners of this badge understand global dynamics and have developed the ability to examine complex global issues from multiple perspectives. They are equipped with the cultural awareness, civic engagement, and collaboration skills needed to build a more just, peaceful, inclusive and environmentally sustainable world. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/enacting-global-learning |
Event Production Lead - North Miami BrewFest
Professionalism, Teamwork| Description | Developed within the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, this badge recognizes event production knowledge and leadership skills required for large walkaround events. Earners can plan events, deploy personnel effectively; identify and adapt to factors that influence event success; and recognize the impact of good leadership on achieving operational goals. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/event-production-lead-north-miami-brewfest |
Foundation of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging in the Workplace
Communication, Equity & Inclusion| Description | Developed within the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, this badge recognizes the ability to evaluate diverse perspectives, develop strategies for co-creating an inclusive environment, and demonstrate effective intercultural communication skills. Earners of this badge demonstrate knowledge through reflections on a series of conversations, completion of applied assessments, and through creation of a diversity, equity, and belonging action plan. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/foundations-of-diversity-equity-and-belonging-in-the-workplace |
Foundations of Interdisciplinary Global Learning Research
Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion| Description | Developed by the Office of Global Learning, this badge recognizes that earners can distinguish diverse perspectives different from their own, develop cultural humility, and analyze the history of the geographic area in which their research is situated. Students will gain valuable skills to conduct globally focused research and achieve success in their chosen professional fields. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/foundations-of-interdisciplinary-global-learning-research |
Foundations of Workplace Collaboration
Communication, Teamwork| Description | Offered by FIU to all learners, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge of workplace collaboration skills. Earners can describe the function of collaboration in the workplace, discuss essential collaboration skills and strategies, and describe the role of collaboration in their professional development. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/foundations-of-workplace-collaboration |
Fundamental Conflict Management Techniques for Students
Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Professionalism| Description | Developed within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, this badge recognizes foundational skills in conflict management including critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, effective communication, and active listening. Earners can recognize and understand how conflict impacts their life and are equipped with valuable tools to confidently deal with conflict in their personal life, education, community, or workplace. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fundamental-conflict-management-techniques-for-students |
Fundamentals of Business Development for Creative Practitioners
Critical Thinking| Description | Developed within the Ratcliffe Art and Design Incubator - College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts, this badge recognizes development of the mindset and skills needed to align a creative practice with a business model. Earners are familiar with the language of entrepreneurship; can move from a creative idea to a sustainable product and business model; develop strategies to connect and engage with customers; and use a canvas to define and model their business ideas. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fundamentals-of-business-development-for-creative-practitioners |
Fundamentals of Climate Leadership
Communication, Leadership, Professionalism| Description | Developed within the Institute of Environment - College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge in climate advocacy, science communications, and professional leadership. Earners can advocate for social and environmental issues, identify local and national climate-related challenges, and recognize how to create solutions for improving community wellbeing. This micro-credential is offered in partnership with Sachamama, Inc. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fundamentals-of-climate-leadership |
Fundamentals of Commercializing Research: Business Model Fundamentals
Critical Thinking| Description | Developed by StartUP FIU, this badge recognizes competence in business model fundamentals. Earners understand the opportunities business models provide for creating value, innovating and building a competitive advantage. Earners understand innovation in each part of the value chain and alternative approaches to value creation in a business model. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fundamentals-of-commercializing-research-business-model-fundamentals |
Fundamentals of Commercializing Research: Creativity, Opportunity and Creating Value
Critical Thinking| Description | Developed by StartUp FIU, this badge recognizes competency in commercializing ideas or research through desirability, feasibility, and viability analyses. Earners understand the role of creativity and innovation in value creation and the fundamentals of how to identify commercial opportunities. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fundamentals-of-commercializing-research-creativity-opportunity-and-creating-value |
Fundamentals of Commercializing Research to Create Value: Pitching, Financial Modeling, Legal and Capital
Communication, Critical Thinking| Description | Developed by StartUp FIU, this badge recognizes competency in key areas of entrepreneurship and commercializing research: storytelling and pitching to investors, financial modeling, and legal issues and capital raising. Earners can calculate pre-money and post-money valuation, create an assumptions page for a financial model, evaluate investors, and develop an investor pitch deck. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fundamentals-of-commercializing-research-to-create-value-pitching-financial-modeling-legal-and-capital.1 |
Fundamentals of Financial Literacy
Critical Thinking| Description | Developed within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, this badge recognizes fundamental principles of financial literacy and supports earners in developing skills to manage their finances while in college. Earners can demonstrate an understanding of how to finance their education, manage their personal expenses, and plan for their future by learning to navigate difficult financial decisions. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fundamentals-of-financial-literacy.1 |
Fundamentals of Human Trafficking Prevention
Equity & Inclusion, Professionalism| Description | Developed within the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge of the varying forms of human trafficking and helps earners develop skills to identify risk factors for trafficking. Topics include roles of relevant professions in preventing human trafficking, treating survivors, serving as advocates for survivors, identifying those at risk, referring to services, and working with law enforcement. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fundamentals-of-human-trafficking-prevention |
Fundamentals of Public Advocacy for Informed Citizens
Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism| Description | Developed within the Jack Gordon Institute for Public Policy, this badge recognizes the ability to interact with policymakers at all levels of government. Learners have demonstrated how to advocate for desired positions and outcomes. They have also demonstrated what level of government to contact for a particular issue, how to effectively communicate positions, how to respond, and how to develop relationships with elected officials and staff. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fundamentals-of-public-advocacy-for-informed-citizens |
Fundamentals of Public Interest Technology
Professionalism, Technology| Description | Developed within the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, this badge provides an overview of public interest technology within public and private sectors. Earners understand the application of public interest technology; the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning to the development of timely and relevant policies; and can wield the tools of the relevant technical domains and assess their social and political implications. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fundamentals-of-public-interest-technology |
Fundamentals of Social Justice
Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion| Description | Developed within the Office of Social Justice and Inclusion in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge on the societal values that lead to empowering social change. Earners will learn to act with empathy and impact; articulate their understanding of social injustices and inequities; and demonstrate how serving the FIU community relates to advocating for positive change through active engagement in conferences, trainings, and seminars. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/fundamentals-of-social-justice |
Gender Equity for Leaders in Public and Non-Profit Organizations
Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion| Description | Developed within the Department of Public Policy and Administration Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, this badge recognizes foundational ability in cultivating and promoting gender equity within an organization. Earners can identify and analyze potential barriers that limit career advancement and the strategies that facilitate career progression and leadership opportunities. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/gender-equity-for-leaders-in-public-and-non-profit-organizations |
Health and Wellness Marketing
Communication, Critical Thinking| Description | Developed within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, this badge recognizes that earners have acquired and developed skills related to marketing, public health, creative thinking and peer education via data collection and analysis, media production, peer education training, brainstorming, innovation, and self-reflection. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/health-and-wellness-marketing |
Initiative
Professionalism| Description | Offered by FIU to all learners, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge of the role of initiative in personal and professional success. Earners display four core sub-competencies: self-awareness, learning from both "failure" and "success", leading without an official "leader" role or title; and motivating others to take action. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/initiative |
Leadership Agility
Leadership| Description | Developed within the Center for Leadership, this badge recognizes fundamental knowledge of leadership during times of change and uncertainty and introduces leadership as a skill that can be developed. Earners can demonstrate understanding by navigating various forms of change, trends, resilience, healthy work cultures, and identifying strengths and conflict. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/leadership-agility |
Leading Hybrid & Remote Teams
Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork| Description | Developed within the Master of Business Administration Program - Chapman Graduate School of Business, this badge recognizes fundamental knowledge of strategic and tactical best practices for developing and sustaining high performing remote teams. Earners can identify key leadership strategies for engaging and motivating team members; describe infrastructure for success in today’s remote and hybrid work settings; and apply key leadership skills in a team setting to address present challenges. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/leading-hybrid-remote-teams |
Public Speaking
Communication, Critical Thinking| Description | Developed within the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts, this badge recognizes the development of fundamental oral communication skills. Earners employ best practices to present information clearly and concisely in a workplace setting. Public speaking enhances the ability to confidently interact with professionals, discuss new ideas, solve problems, and lead a team to a common goal. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/public-speaking |
Resilience
Professionalism| Description | Offered by FIU to all learners, this badge presents resilience in personal and professional contexts. Learners will develop the capacity to bounce back from stress, challenge, and adversity; to learn from experience; to exhibit flexibility; and to focus on solutions. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/resilience |
Safe Opioid Prescribing Strategies
Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism| Description | Developed within the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, this badge provides Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) students with evidence-based training on opioid misuse. Topics include prevention strategies, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and non-opioid pain management. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/safe-opioid-prescribing-strategies |
Science Communication and Storytelling
Communication| Description | Developed within the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, this badge recognizes competence in communicating science clearly, vividly, and in a relatable and entertaining way. Using storytelling techniques and multimedia elements, earners learn to deliver their message, speak without jargon, explain meaning and context, and respond to questions. Earners will develop and deliver an engaging short oral presentation on scientific topics. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/science-communication-and-storytelling |
SOBE Event Leadership
Professionalism, Teamwork| Description | Developed within the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, this badge recognizes earner achievement of core event leadership and management competencies. Earners can organize/plan/prioritize event logistics; demonstrate effective communication with multiple stakeholders; manage the guest experience; and demonstrate problem-solving skills as a SOBE WFF event(s) lead. Earners have served as an event lead for at least 35 hours and completed leadership training. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/event-leadership-south-beach-wine-and-food-festival |
SOBE Event Operations
Professionalism, Teamwork| Description | Developed within the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, this badge recognizes earner achievement of core event operation/facilitation competencies such as teamwork, interpersonal communication, event planning, management, and guest service as a SOBE WFF event(s) volunteer. Earners of this badge are equipped with valuable tools to begin careers as hospitality professionals. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/event-operations-south-beach-food-and-wine-festival |
Social Equity & Human Resource Management
Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion| Description | Developed within the Department of Public Policy and Administration, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge useful for developing and maintaining a workforce to promote social equity. Earners will understand how to integrate social equity into HRM policies and processes and are equipped with valuable tools to advance their careers as HR managers in all sectors. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/social-equity-in-human-resource-management-in-public-and-nonprofit-organizations |
Thinking and Communicating with Data
Technology| Description | Offered by FIU to all learners, this badge recognizes foundational data literacy and data communication skills. Earners develop critical data science competencies including the basics of summarizing data, visualizing and interpreting data; data exploration, associations, and causation; identifying potential ethics, privacy, security issues with data; and communicating with data. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/thinking-and-communicating-with-data |
Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Leadership, Professionalism| Description | Offered by FIU to all learners, this badge provides foundational knowledge of emotional intelligence, a set of skills strongly correlated to professional and academic success. Earners are able to recognize and manage emotions; identify negative beliefs and self-talk; listen sympathetically, and better manage relationships. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/understanding-emotional-intelligence |
Women as Empowered Learner and Leaders
Leadership| Description | Developed within The Women's Center, this badge recognizes the ability to cultivate interpersonal and essential life skills to enable effective relationships; facilitate experiences that improve the educational relevance, quality, and learning environments for all genders; transform gender norms and practices; become agents of social change or create awareness and solutions around stereotypes and inequality; and advocate for gender-equitable policies. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/women-as-empowered-learners-and-leaders |
Writing in the Disciplines
Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism| Description | Developed within the Writing Across the Curriculum program, this badge recognizes that earners are prepared to write for various public and/or professional audiences. In addition, earners of this badge understand that effective writing is discipline-specific, occurring in a variety of contexts for diverse audiences and purposes. Earners are competent in navigating the writing conventions and expectations of their chosen disciplinary areas. |
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| Learn More | https://www.credly.com/org/florida-international-university/badge/writing-in-the-disciplines |
