Micro-Credentials Catalog

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online
Department / Unit	Institutional Effectiveness
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge of the Administrative Assessment process. Earners understand the value of assessment to the mission of FIU, can develop assessment plans to effectively measure outcomes, and are able to use assessment data to inform continuous improvement efforts within their units and programs.
Skills Obtained	Analytical Skills / Critical Thinking, Assessment Content Knowledge, Classifying and Collecting Data, Develop Effective Assessments, Effectively Measure Program And Operational Outcomes, Use Data To Develop Meaningful Improvement Actions
Contact	Suzanne Lebin Senior Coordinator Email: slebin@fiu.edu

Artificial Intelligence: How it Works and its Impact

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	FIU Central Badge
Currently Enrolling?
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.
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Cognitive Complexity, Communication - Written and Oral, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Integration and Application, and Knowedlege Acquisiton
Contact	McLudmer Charite mcharite@fiu.edu

Business Model Design and Innovation

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Chapman Graduate School of Business - MBA Program
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Graduate
Description	Developed within the Master of Business Administration Program - Chapman Graduate School of Business, this badge recognizes competency in integrating design thinking with business model innovation in the digital era. Through case studies and hands-on design thinking activities, earners can demonstrate why business models are critical to close the gap between strategy articulation and successful strategy execution.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Current MBA students
Duration	2 days
Skills Obtained	Business Model Creation, Business Strategy Design, Case Analysis, Digital Business Modeling
Contact	Angel J. Burgos angburgo@fiu.edu

Career Engage

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	FIU Online
Currently Enrolling?	Yes
Level	Undergraduate, Graduate
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Fully online 2.0 student in Hospitality, Public Health, or Engineering
Duration	1-3 semesters
Skills Obtained	Career Management, Critical Thinking, Interviewing, Job Search, Oral Communication, Personal Branding, Problem-Solving, Written Communication
Contact	Emma Perez emmperez@fiu.edu

Certified Student Leader

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Center for Leadership & Service
Currently Enrolling?	Yes
Level	Undergraduate
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.
Skills Obtained	Civic Responsibilty, Communication, Critical Thinking, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Interaction, Learning and Reasoning, Personal Behavior, Professional & Career Development, Self-Awareness and Development, Strategic Planning
Contact	Patricia T. Lopez-Guerrero teminop@fiu.edu

Computational Thinking for Robotic Processes

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	Robotics Academy
Currently Enrolling?
Description	Developed within the Robotics Academy, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge in computations thinking for robotics. Earners can define algorithms and list key algorithm components; write pseudocode from a specified robotic task including three data types, variables, functions, and conditionals; identify the structure of a class and when to create classes for their code; and structure basic robotic instructions in the form of pseudocode.
Skills Obtained	Pseudocode, Basic Coding Structures, Robotics, Computational Thinking, Developing Algorithms

Crime Scene Investigation/Exploitation and Analysis Mastery Badge

Instruction Method	Hybrid, In-Person
Department / Unit	National Forensic Science Technology Center
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Global Forensic and Justice Center, this badge recognizes competency in the ability to investigate a crime scene and to identify and preserve a variety of evidence for use in an investigation. This Mastery badge recognizes the ability to perform general crime scene processing, photographic documentation, digital forensics, chemical analysis, and latent print processing.
Skills Obtained	Crime Scene Investigation, Digital Crime Scene Photography, Latent Prints, Forensic Chemical Analysis, Evidence Collection, Evidence Handling, Safety Protocols, Field Laboratory Environment, Chemical Materials Collections, Chemical Materials Analysis, Explosives Handling, Chemical Collections, Chemical Storage, Chemical Testing, Investigative Techniques, Exploitation And Analysis, Digital Forensics
Contact	Lori Sullivan Senior Instructional Design Strategist National Forensic Science Technology Center lsulliva@fiu.edu

Crime Scene Investigation Critical Skills Badge

Instruction Method	Hybrid, In-Person
Department / Unit	National Forensic Science Technology Center
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Global Forensic and Justice Center, this badge recognizes competency in the ability to recognize, document, collect, preserve and transmit physical evidence for analysis. Earners can prepare and maintain a functional evidence collection kit; explain the significance of chain-of-custody; and demonstrate the ability to recognize, document, collect, preserve and transmit physical evidence for analysis according to recommended guidelines.
Skills Obtained	Crime Scene Investigation, Evidence Collection, Crime Scene Documentation, Evidence Handling, Physical Evidence Gathering, Forensic Evidence Preservation
Contact	Lori Sullivan Senior Instructional Design Strategist National Forensic Science Technology Center lsulliva@fiu.edu

Critical Thinking

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	Education Design Lab
Currently Enrolling?
Description	Earners of this badge demonstrate the capacity to reason logically and rigorously. Effective critical thinkers exhibit four core sub-competencies: gather and assess relevant information; identify patterns; question assumptions; and draw well-reasoned conclusions.
Skills Obtained	Gather Information, Information Assessment, Identify Patterns, Question Assumptions, Drawing Conclusions

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Instruction Method	In-Person
Department / Unit	Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate
Description	Earners have successfully completed six workshops designed to help participants develop the skills required to protect themselves from the increasing threat of cyber attacks. Earners of the badge understand the fundamental principles of Cybersecurity Hygiene; Cybersecurity Policy and Law; Cybersecurity Foundations; Blockchain and Emerging Technology; Cryptocurrencies; and the Internet of Things.
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Blockchain, Crypocurrency, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Conflict, Cybersecurity Foundations, Cybersecurity Policy and Law, Cybersecurity Hygiene, Cybersecurity Sociopolitical Environment, Cybersecurity Threats, Internet of Things
Contact	Aldo Fonseca alfonsec@fiu.edu

D.C. Ready: Fundamentals of Government and Policy for Career Success

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Governmental Relations
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
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.
Skills Obtained	Fundamentals of Government and Policy, Federal Government Policy, Knowledge Acquisition Construction, Integration And Application, Humanitarianism and Civic Engagement, Practical Competence, Oral And Written Communication, Professionalism and Work Ethic, Career Management
Contact	Eric Feldman ericf@fiu.edu

Data Analytics for IoT

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Electrical and Computer Engineering
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management & College of Engineering and Computing, this badge recognizes fundamental knowledge of data analytics. Earners can identify data types from IoT systems within hospitality and can classify various approaches to analyze big data from IoT systems. Earners of this badge understanding how to operate data analytics tools for Business Intelligence.
Skills Obtained	Digital Technology, Data Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Identify Data Types, Operate Data Analytics Tools, Business Intelligence, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Written Communication
Contact	Dr. Kemal Akkaya kakkaya@fiu.edu

Data Science for Public Policy

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online
Department / Unit	Public Policy and Administration
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Department of Public Policy and Administration, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge and skills needed for engaging in data science and machine learning research projects, and exploring and learning advanced data science. Earners understand introductory machine learning courses in their respective disciplinary contexts and are equipped with valuable tools to begin careers as public policy, administration, affairs, and other related social science professionals.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	By Application
Skills Obtained	Digital Technology, Critical Thinking, Applying Data Science, Machine Learning, Administrative Data, Statistical Regression, Identify A Policy Problem, Problem Solving
Contact	Shaoming Cheng Associate Professor scheng@fiu.edu Sukumar Ganapati Associate Professor ganapati@fiu.edu

DC Advocacy, Communications & Careers

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Governmental Relations
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate, Graduate
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.
Duration	1 week
Skills Obtained	Advocacy, Communication, Diplomacy, Policy-Making, Professional & Career Development
Contact	Eric Feldman eric@fiu.edu

Current FIU Students, Continuing Education, FIU Faculty and Staff

Deep Reinforcement Learning

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	School of Computing and Information Sciences
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Intermediate
Description	Developed within the School of Computing and Information Sciences, this badge recognizes competency in areas such as: (Model-free) Value-Based methods, (Model-free) Policy Gradient methods, Model-based methods, Deep Reinforcement Learning in online settings (Contextual Bandits), Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes (POMDPs) and Inverse Reinforcement Learning.
Skills Obtained	Deep Learning, Deep Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes, Inverse Reinforcement Learning, Value-Based Methods, Policy Gradient Methods

Digital Crime Scene Photography Critical Skills Badge

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online
Department / Unit	National Forensic Science Technology Center
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Global Forensic and Justice Center, this badge recognizes competency in the ability to produce quality photographs at a crime scene or in a laboratory setting. Earners can explain the importance of crime scene photography in overall documentation of a crime scene; explain the term "fair and accurate" as it relates to crime scene photography; and capture images of a latent print appropriate for comparison analysis using laptop-based software controls, D-SLR and copy stand.
Skills Obtained	Digital Crime Scene, Crime Scene Photography, Laboratory Photography, Photographic Principles, Photographic Printing, Camera Techniques, Crime Scene Documentation, Photography
Contact	Lori Sullivan Senior Instructional Design Strategist National Forensic Science Technology Center lsulliva@fiu.edu

Digital Forensics Critical Skills Badge

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online
Department / Unit	National Forensic Science Technology Center
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Global Forensic and Justice Center, this badge recognizes competency in digital evidence collection, processing, and data triage. Earners can apply forensically sound investigative techniques associated with digital evidence; list and describe tools used in a digital forensics investigation; and identify, preserve, extract, analyze and report forensic evidence located on digital devices using the appropriate forensic tools.
Skills Obtained	Digital Evidence Analysis, Forensic Evidence Preservation, Forensic Tools Understanding, Investigative Techniques, Mobile Forensics, Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics
Contact	Lori Sullivan Senior Instructional Design Strategist National Forensic Science Technology Center lsulliva@fiu.edu

Digital Forensics Fundamental Skills

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	College of Engineering and Computing
Currently Enrolling?	Yes
Level	Foundational
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	FIU Students: EEL 2880 or equivalent or CNT 4403 or permission of the instructor. Continuing Education: None
Skills Obtained	Forensics, Forensic Methodologies, Digital Evidence. Forensic Imaging, Forensic Artifacts, Digital Forensics
Contact	Matthew Ruddell Instructor mruddell@fiu.edu

Entrepreneurship Basics

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	StartUP FIU
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within StartUP FIU, this badge recognizes completion of StartUP FIU’s Student Innovation Bootcamp and demonstration of analytical skills required to start a viable business. Earners can apply design thinking; find customers; understand market need; develop/test initial prototype concepts; conduct competitive analysis/advantage; understand pricing and unit economics; and create early business models concepts in startup organization.
Skills Obtained	Communication, Initiative, Problem Solving, Ability To Design Prototypes, Business Model Creation

Event Leadership - South Beach Wine and Food Festival

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	To be eligible for this badge, students must be designated as a lead for a SOBEWFF event and volunteer for a minimum of 35 hours as a lead during the event and satisfactorily complete the full event lead training program provided by SOBE. CSHTM will review and validate these requirements. Students cannot earn both badges at the same time. If the student were a volunteer and then selected as a lead the next year, the student could earn both badges over the cycle of their student experience.
Skills Obtained	Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Event Leadership, Event Management, Effective Communication, Oral / Written Communication, Leadership, Teamwork
Contact	Joseph Cilli cillij@fiu.edu

Event Operations - South Beach Food and Wine Festival

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	To be eligible for this badge, students must be designated as a lead for a SOBEWFF event and volunteer for a minimum of 35 hours as a lead during the event and satisfactorily complete the full event lead training program provided by SOBE. CSHTM will review and validate these requirements. Students cannot earn both badges at the same time. If the student were a volunteer and then selected as a lead the next year, the student could earn both badges over the cycle of their student experience.
Skills Obtained	Event Operations, Teamwork, Event Planning, Event Management, Oral / Written Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Career Management, Problem-Solving, Professionalism
Contact	Joseph Cilli cillij@fiu.edu

Event Production Lead - North Miami BrewFest

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Successfully complete the BrewFest Student Scholar interview process
Skills Obtained	Event Leadership, Event Management, Event Logistics, Self Development, Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Event Production, Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Career Development
Contact	Christina Jardim cjardim@fiu.edu

Forensic Chemical Analysis Critical Skills Badge

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online
Department / Unit	National Forensic Science Technology Center
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Global Forensic and Justice Center, this badge recognizes competency in performing chemical analysis of known and unknown substances such as drugs and explosive materials. Earners can define trace and bulk chemical material; explain how trace material can be transferred; list basic rules of safe chemical material collection; and conduct presumptive and confirmatory testing of known and unknown trace materials using appropriate tools, techniques and processes.
Skills Obtained	Chemical Materials Analysis, Chemicals Testing, Forensic Chemical Analysis, Chemical Collections, Chemical Materials Collections, Chemical Storage
Contact	Lori Sullivan Senior Instructional Design Strategist National Forensic Science Technology Center lsulliva@fiu.edu

Foundations of Cyber Operations

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate, Graduate
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.
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Communication - Written and Oral, Cyber Operations, Cyber Operations Classifications, Impact,Indentification, Cyber Operations Target Identification, Digital Technology, Global/Intercultural Fluency, Knowledge Aquisition, Knowledge Construction, Knowledge Integration & Application, Professionalism, Work Ethic
Contact	Aldo Fonseca alfonsec@fiu.edu

Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging in the Workplace

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition and Management
Currently Enrolling?
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Completion of previous leadership development program at FIU (LEAP, ELP, PLP)
Duration	4 weeks
Skills Obtained	Career & Self-Development, Communication, Diveristy, Diversity & Inclusion, Equity, Equity & Inclusion, Human & Organizational Resources, Leadership, Personal Foundations, Professionalism, Teamwork
Contact	Dr. Emmanuele Bowles archange@fiu.edu Joliett Vega-Klucevsek jolivega@fiu.edu

Fundamental Conflict Management Techniques for Students

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online
Department / Unit	Academic and Student Affairs
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Currently enrolled in semester
Skills Obtained	Collaboration, Conflict Management Techniques, Effective Communication, Independence, Neutrality And Impartiality, Problem-Solving, Active Listening, Critical Thinking
Contact	Sofia Trelles strelles@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Business Development for Creative Practitioners

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online
Department / Unit	CARTA Radcliffe Art + Design Incubator
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate, Graduate
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.
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Business Fundamentals, Business Model Canvas, Career Management, Communication - Oral & Written, Customer Identification, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Organization, Problem-Solving, Process Learing, Resource Identification, Strategic and Critical Thinking
Contact	Neil Ramsay nramsay@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Climate Leadership

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Institute of Environment
Currently Enrolling?
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Good Academic Standing
Skills Obtained	Climate Advocacy, Professional Leadership Skills, Environmental and Social Responsibility, Identify Local and National Climate-Related Challenges, Improve Community Wellbeing, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Written Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration, Oral Communication, Global/Intercultural Fluency, Self-Observation, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Self-Awareness, Science Communication
Contact	Shahin Vassigh Professor of Architecture svassigjh@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Commercializing Research: Business Model Fundamentals

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	StartUP FIU
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
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.
Skills Obtained	Analytical Skills/Critical Thinking, Business Model Development, Commercialization, Business Value Creation, Written Communication
Contact	Stephanie Bergin sbergin@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Commercializing Research: Creativity, Opportunity and Creating Value

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	StartUP FIU
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
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.
Skills Obtained	Critical Thinking, Knowledge Acquisition, Intrapersonal Development, Practical Competence, Leadership
Contact	Stephanie Bergin sbergin@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Commercializing Research to Create Value: Pitching, Financial Modeling, Legal and Capital

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	StartUP FIU
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
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.
Skills Obtained	Communication-Written And Oral, Collaboration And Teamwork, Leadership, Commercialization, Knowledge Acquisition, Integration And Application, Cognitive Complexity, Practical Competence, Fundraising, Financial Modeling, Career Management, Finance, Critical Thinking
Contact	Stephanie Bergin sbergin@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Career Management

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Academic Programs and Partnerships: Cyber Apprenticeship Program
Currently Enrolling?
Description	Developed for the Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program, this badge recognizes the development of career management skills, resume writing skills, and interviewing skills relevant to the cybersecurity profession. Earners understand the different types of cybersecurity roles, can identify the skills needed for those roles, and demonstrate what they have learned through creating a professional resume, and professional development plan.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Acceptance into FIU Cyber Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Duration	6 months - 1 year
Skills Obtained	Career Management, Critical Thinking, Cybersecurity, Digital Technology, Written Communication
Contact	Jarrod Benjamin jbenjami@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Financial Literacy

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Academic Programs & Partnerships: Financial Wellness Program
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate, Graduate
Description	Developed within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, this badge recognizes fundamental principles of financial literacy, allowing earners 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.
Duration	1-2 semesters
Skills Obtained	Budget Management, College Finances, Critical Thinking, Financial Goal Setting, Financial Literacy, Financial Strategies, Self-Awareness, Smart Borrowing, Smart Saving, Smart Spending
Contact	Kimberly Noy kimbenoy@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Human Trafficking Prevention

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online
Department / Unit	Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	FIU Students - initially will be promoted primarily within the NWCNHS
Skills Obtained	Preventing Human Trafficking, Supporting Survivors, Refer To Services, Work With Law Enforcement, Advocacy, Human Trafficking Awareness, Identifying Human Trafficking, Human Trafficking Prevention In The Health Field
Contact	Amy Paul-Ward Associate Professor paulward@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Medical Grant Writing for Underserved Communities

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Department of Humanities, Health, and Society
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Graduate
Description	Developed within the Department of Humanities, Health, and Society - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, this badge provides a foundation in medical grant writing. Earners demonstrate competency in key areas such as conducting a needs assessment, writing program objectives, developing a proposal and implementation timeline, writing a budget, and designing an assessment plan. Earners can coherently and persuasively present a proposed program.
Duration	3 semesters
Skills Obtained	Assessing Outcomes, Community-based Grant Proposal Writing, Medical Grant Writing, Needs Assessment, Program Budgeting, Program Development, Program Implementation, Project Management, Public Speaking, and Writing Program Objectives
Contact	Dr. Sarah Stumbar sstumbar@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Public Interest Technology

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate
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.
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Civic Service Design, Core Concepts of Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Machine Learning, Public Interest Technology, and Public Service Technology
Contact	Aldo Fonseca alfonsec@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Scientific Diving

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online
Department / Unit	Institute of Environment
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Aquarius Reef Base (Institute of Environment - College of Arts, Sciences, and Education), this badge recognizes knowledge of the physics of diving and its effects on human physiology. Earners can identify diving-related injuries and associated remedies, and understand safe research dive planning, operations and equipment. Earners fulfill partial requirements to become certified scientific divers through FIU.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Current FIU Students/Faculty/Staff – Be enrolled in the following courses: Undergraduate (BSC4473C), Graduate (OCB6927)
Skills Obtained	Physics Of Diving, Safe Research Dive Planning, Operations And Equipment, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Leadership, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Written Communication, AAUS Scientific Diving Standards
Contact	Thomas Potts thpotts@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of Social Justice

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Office of Social Justice and Inclusion
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate, Graduate
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.
Duration	TBD
Skills Obtained	Advocacy, Conflcit Resolution Skills, Cultural Competencies, Ethical Decision Making, Identifying Bias, Reflective Listening, Social Equity, and Social Justice
Contact	Jeffrey McNamee mcnameej@fiu.edu

Fundamentals of the Internet of Things

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Electrical and Computer Engineering
Currently Enrolling?
Description	Developed within the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management & College of Engineering and Computing, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge of IoT concepts and applications and opportunities in the field. Earners will be able to identify aspects of IoT including devices, data collection, networking, cloud computing, risks and opportunities; domains (energy, medical, transportation) where IoT devices are heavily used; and the motivation for investing in IoT technologies.
Duration	2 weeks
Skills Obtained	Business Cases, Communication Tecnologies, Devices and Applications, Digital Technology, Internet of Things, Internet of Things Sensors, Network Architecture, Security and Priavacy Practcies
Contact	Dr. Kemal Akkaya kakkaya@fiu.edu

Gender Equity for Leaders in Public & Non-Profit Organizations

Current FIU Students, Continuing Education, FIU Faculty and Staff

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Public Policy and Administration
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Graduate
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Current FIU graduate students in good academic standing
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Cultivating and Promoting Gender Equity, Gender Equity, Leadership, Public & Non-proft Organizations, and Theoretical and Practical Assessment
Contact	Meredith Newman newmanm@fiu.edu

Grant Proposal Development

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Jorge M. Perez Metropolitan Center, this badge recognizes competency in practical and conceptual aspects important to the grant proposal-writing process. Earners can identify appropriate grant opportunities and prospective funders, develop content for competitive grant proposals, and effectively write a grant proposal outline.
Duration	Days
Skills Obtained	Written Communication, Proposal Development, Grant Writing, Data Collection, Critical Thinking

Hospitality Management & the Internet of Things

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management , Electrical and Computer Engineering
Currently Enrolling?
Description	Developed within the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management & the College of Engineering and Computing, this badge recognizes foundational knowledge of IoT in the hospitality industry and its impact on human resources management, marketing, and forecasting. Earners can identify the applications, opportunities, and challenges IoT presents; effectively use IoT to market products internally and externally; and to discuss implications of using IoT technology in a hospitality setting.
Duration	2 weeks
Skills Obtained	Customer and Guest Experience, Customer Data Collection, Digital Technology, Internet of Things for Hospitaltity, Predictive Maintenance, and Smart Marekting
Contact	Dr. Kemal Akkaya kakkaya@fiu.edu

Hospitality Operations

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate
Description	Developed within the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, this badge focuses on the fundamentals of restaurant and hotel/lodging operations and helps earners connect classroom instruction with industry operations. Earners will be able to identify and articulate career opportunities and build a narrative around their hospitality operations competencies to and skills.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Active HOSP: BS Student
Duration	1-3 semesters (HFT1000, HFT3263, and HFT3453)
Skills Obtained	Career Management, Hospitality, Hotel Lodging Operations, Intrapersonal Development, Knwoeldge Acquistion, Knwoeldge Construction, Knowledge Intregation and Application, Practical Competence, Resturant Lodging Operations, and Resume Building
Contact	Nico Rose nirose@fiu.edu

Initiative

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Academic and Student Affairs
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate
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.
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Act as a Catalyst, Adapability, Agent of Change, Critical Thinking, Initiative, Leadership, Perseverance, Problem Solving, and Self-Awareness
Contact	Bridgette Cram bcram@fiu.edu

Interprofessional Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	FIU Central Badge
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Offered by FIU, this badge recognizes competency in working across disciplines to maintain a climate of respect and shared values when working on collaborative initiatives. Earners can use knowledge of one’s own role and responsibilities and those of others to achieve identified goals and outcomes; effectively communicate to support a team approach; and apply relationship-building attitudes and behaviors that foster successful team dynamics.
Skills Obtained	Interprofessional Cross-disciplinary Collaboration, Collaborative Initiatives, Values And Ethics, Roles And Responsibilities, Communication, Teamwork

Latent Print Critical Skills Badge

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online
Department / Unit	National Forensic Science Technology Center
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Global Forensic and Justice Center, this badge recognizes competency in the ability to lift, process and document searchable latent prints. Learners can describe the characteristics and composition of friction ridges; describe how to make invisible prints visible; and apply techniques used to recover latent fingerprints from a variety of surfaces in a field or laboratory environment.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Not applicable. This program is only available on a contract basis. Eligible participants are determined by the DoD.
Skills Obtained	Latent Fingerprint Techniques, Fingerprinting, Evidence Collection, Latent Print Processing, Latent Print Development
Contact	Lori Sullivan Senior Instructional Design Strategist National Forensic Science Technology Center lsulliva@fiu.edu

Laws, Ethics, and Compliance for IoT

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management & the College of Engineering and Computing, this badge recognizes knowledge of issues related to law, ethics, and compliance for devices and systems of the Internet of Things in hospitality and tourism businesses. Earners can discuss the application of legal principles to innovative technologies to improve sanitation, efficiency, and guest satisfaction; and can discuss laws and regulations surrounding IoT in hospitality.
Skills Obtained	Laws, Ethics, Compliance, Internet Of Things (IoT), Legal Principles, Hospitality And Tourism Business, Digital Technology
Contact	Dr. Kemal Akkaya kakkaya@fiu.edu

Leadership Agility

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Center for Leadership
Currently Enrolling?	No
Level	Undergraduate
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	At least 60 credit hours completed, and a minimum GPA of 3.0
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Career Management, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Identifying Macro Trends, Identifying Strengths, Implementing Change, Interpersonal Competence, Intrapersonal Development, Knowledge Acquisition, Knowledge Application, Knowledge Construction, Knowledge Integration, Leadership, Leading Change, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Resilience, Understanding Trends, Work Cultures, Work Ethic, and Written Communication
Contact	Jessica Sotomayor jmsotoma@fiu.edu

Leadership Essentials: Pathways to Leadership

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Center for Leadership
Currently Enrolling?
Description	Developed within the Center for Leadership, this badge recognizes knowledge of foundational leadership skills for those not formally in leadership roles. Earners will cultivate the self-insight and skills required for leadership success. Topics include understanding self and others, developing resilience through mindfulness, improving communication skills, and building and utilizing personal networks.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Entrance requirement: Full-time, working professional
Duration	4-6 weeks
Skills Obtained	Building Effective Networks, Building Resilence Through Mindfulness, Interpersonal Competence, Intrapersonal Development, Leadership, Leveraging Networks, Mindfulness, Oral Communication, Resilience, Self-insight, Understanding Self and Others Through Personality, and Written Communication
Contact	Shannon Hanson hansons@fiu.edu

Leading Remote and Hybrid Teams

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Chapman Graduate School of Business - MBA Program
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Current MBA students
Skills Obtained	Remote Teams, Hybrid Teams, Leadership Strategies, Motivate Team Members, Develop Processes, Identify Infrastructure For Success, Integration And Application, Cognitive Complexity, Intrapersonal Development, Knowledge Acquisition
Contact	Angel J. Burgos angburgo@fiu.edu

Micro-Credential Development

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	Academic and Student Affairs
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Office of Micro-Credentials - Academic and Student Affairs, this badge recognizes competency in in developing a Micro-Credential proposal and assessment plan in accordance with Florida International University policies. Earners can define the different steps in the development process, identify the role of Micro-Credentials in higher education, and apply what they have learned to effectively deliver and assess an educational experience aligned to a Micro-Credential.
Skills Obtained	Work Ethic, Written Communication, Professionalism, Critical Thinking

Museum and Public Site History Evaluation

Current FIU Students, Continuing Education, FIU Faculty and Staff

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	Department of History
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within the Department of History - Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, this badge recognizes understanding of the relationship between exhibits/sites and civic engagement. Earners will be able to identify overarching explicit and implicit themes and can evaluate a site’s accessibility and ability to narrate events and engage the public.
Duration	Months
Skills Obtained	Written Communication, Analytical Skills / Critical Thinking, Site Evaluation, Build Digital Narrative, Analysis & Evaluation

Narrative Pitching: Startup Storytelling for Investors, Partners and Customers

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	StartUP FIU
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed by StartUp FIU, this badge recognizes competency in storytelling techniques used to pitch to different audiences within the startup ecosystem. Throughout the interactive process of this micro-credential, earners will develop their narrative pitching skills and ability to provide and respond to feedback. Earners can develop a unique story arc, write a script, create a compelling slide deck and present a pitch for their own idea.
Skills Obtained	Critical Thinking, Written Communication, Leadership, Career Management, Work Ethic

Online Live

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	FIU Online
Currently Enrolling?
Description	Developed by FIU Online, this badge recognizes development of skills and strategies necessary to advance the online student experience. Earners demonstrate competency in developing real-time virtual classrooms, incorporating synchronous sessions, integrating interactive and adaptable engagement opportunities, implementing intentional course development and developing learning modalities where the pedagogical delivery of instruction is enhanced by modern technology.
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Adaptive Engagement, Cognitive Complexity, Equitable Instruction, Immersive Communication, Instructional Delivery, Interpersonal Competence, Intrapersonal Development, Knowledge Acquistion, Knowledge Construction, Knowledge Intregration and Application, Online Learning, Practical Competence, and Remote Learning
Contact	Raquel Perez raqperez@fiu.edu

Public Speaking

Instruction Method	Hybrid, In-Person
Department / Unit	College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts
Currently Enrolling?	Yes
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	SPC 2608: Open to all degree seeking students, no pre-reqs. SPC 3602: SPC 2608 is the pre-req
Skills Obtained	Oral Communication, Effective Public Speaking, Confidently Interact with Professionals, Develop New Ideas, Lead a Team, Content Knowledge, Written Communication, Effective Presentation of Technical Speech, Effective Presentation of Persuasive Speech, Innovate, Career Management, Research Digital Technology, Critical Thinking, Problem Solve
Contact	Gabriella Portela Program Manager dportela@fiu.edu

Quality Enhancement Plan Micro-Credential Alignment

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online
Department / Unit	Academic and Student Affairs
Currently Enrolling?
Description	Developed within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, this badge recognizes training in delivering content aligned to a FIU Quality Enhancement Plan micro-credential. Earners can articulate the value of these credentials for student success in the 21st-century workplace, assess student learning, describe the available learning modalities, develop strategies to promote student completion, and reflect upon and describe the skills needed to deliver a micro-credential.
Skills Obtained	Assess Student Learning, Articulate The Benefits and Values of Micro-Credentials, Develop Strategies to Promote Student Completion, Identify 21st Century Workforce Skills, Assessment Best Practices, Communication - Written and Oral, Applied Critical Thinking, Career Management
Contact	Angela Walmsley QEP Faculty Director awalmsle@fiu.edu

Remote Teach Ready

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	Academic and Student Affairs, FIU Online
Currently Enrolling?
Description	Developed by Faculty Leadership and Success, Information Technology, and the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, this badge recognizes fundamental knowledge in using remote teaching technologies to ensure academic continuity. Topics include remote course development; essentials of Zoom; Canvas basics such as navigation, managing assignments and assessments, writing alternative assessments, communicating course content, connecting with students; and following FERPA guidelines.
Duration	TBD
Skills Obtained	Canvas Course Development, Creating Canvas Assignments, FERPA, Remote Teaching, Teaching with Zoom, and Writing Assessments
Contact	Christina Schettini cschetti@fiu.edu

Research Commercialization Basics

Instruction Method
Department / Unit	StartUP FIU
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
Description	Developed within StartUP FIU - Research Innovation Bootcamp, this badge recognizes successful completion of StartUP FIU’s Research Innovation Bootcamp and development of hypotheses for applying earner’s research topics as solutions in a marketplace. Earners can describe innovation, understand user need and market demand, develop initial prototype concepts, conduct in-depth competitive analysis, understand pricing/unit economics, and create a business model concept.
Skills Obtained	Ability To Design Prototypes, Competitive Analysis, Business Model Development, Analytical Skills/Critical Thinking, Creating A Value Proposition

Resilience

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Academic and Student Affairs
Currently Enrolling?
Description	Offered by FIU to all learners, 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.
Duration	TBD
Skills Obtained	Adaptablity, Cognitive and Emotional Flexibility, Critical Thinking, Perseverance, Problem Solving, Resilience, and Self-Awareness
Contact	Michael Creeden creedenm@fiu.edu

Safe Opioid Prescribing Strategies

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	Graduate Nursing, Nursing Anesthesia
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Graduate
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Graduate Nursing Tack, Nurse Anesthesia Track. Pre-requisites: successful completion of Advanced Pharamacology (NGR172) or equivalent.
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Acute and Chronic Pain Management, Basic Principles of Pain, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Medication Assisted Treatment Training, Mental Health, Opioid Management, Pharmacological Pain Management, Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, and Prescribing Strategies
Contact	Derrick C. Glymph dglymph@fiu.edu

Science Communication and Storytelling

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Currently Enrolling?	Yes
Level	Undergraduate, Graduate
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.
Duration	6-8 weeks
Contact	Dr. Mireya Mayor mmayor@fiu.edu

Social Equity in Human Resource Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations

Instruction Method	Hybrid, Online, In-Person
Department / Unit
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Foundational
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Current FIU graduate students in good academic standing
Skills Obtained	Social Equity, HRM Policy and Procedures, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Written Communication, Leadership, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Career Management, Digital Technology, Human Resource Management
Contact	Dr. Meredith Newman newmanm@fiu.edu

Statistical Programming for Environmental Scientists

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Institute of Environment
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Graduate
Description	Developed within the Institute of Environment - CREST CAChE - College of Arts, Sciences and Education, this badge recognizes foundational skills in statistical programming, a skill that is increasingly in demand in environmental science and ecology. Topics include the basics of R and R-Studio, data structures, data visualization and plotting, data manipulation, functions, loops and conditions, and good practices for coding and debugging.
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Cognitive Complexity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Intution, Data Science Competencies, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Digital Technology, Intrapersonal Development, Knowledge Acquisition, Practical Competence, R Programming
Contact	Dr. Thiago Couto tbelisar@fiu.edu

Strategic Leadership for K-12 Administrators

Instruction Method	Online
Department / Unit	Center for Leadership
Currently Enrolling?
Description	Developed within the Center for Leadership, this badge recognizes fundamental leadership skills for K-12 school environments. This badge is designed to empower and challenge current K-12 school leaders to develop stronger awareness of self, effective communication, optimal performance, direct energy for optimal outcomes, improve buy in from key stake holders, and design action plans for personal and professional growth.
Skills Obtained	Effective Leader, Strategic, Developing Self-Awareness, Communication, Driving Optimal Team Performance, How to Improve Relationships With Your Key Stakeholders, Applied Critical Thinking, Collaboration And Teamwork, Career Development & Professionalism, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Courageous Leader
Contact	Jessica Sotomayor Sr. Project Manager jmsotoma@fiu.edu

Thinking and Communicating with Data

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	FIU Central Badge
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate, Graduate
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.
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Analytical Skills / Critical Thinking, Data Analytics and Visualization, Data and Trends, Data Ethics, Data Privacy and Security, Data Repository, and Oral and Written Communication Skills
Contact	McLudmer Charite mcharite@fiu.edu

Understanding Emotional Intelligence

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	FIU Central Badge
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate, Graduate
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.
Duration	1 semester
Skills Obtained	Relationship Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Management, and Social Awareness
Contact	McLudmer Charite mcharite@fiu.edu

Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders

Instruction Method	Hybrid
Department / Unit	FIU Women's Center
Currently Enrolling?
Level	Undergraduate
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.
Micro-Credential Prerequisites	Status as an FIU student and sign-up for a coaching session to help students complete the badge in a timely fashion
Duration	4 semesters
Skills Obtained	Advocacy, Citizenship, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Dialog Facilitation, Leadership, Learning from Failure, Planning, Public Speaking, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Social Change Agent, and Voulnteer
Contact	Dr. Erica Friedman efriedma@fiu.edu