At SUNY Geneseo, micro-credentials do more than just check a box. They empower students to:
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Bridge the Gap: Connect academic theory with high-impact, real-world experiences.
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Increase Visibility: Provide a verified platform for employers to see tangible evidence of skills.
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Cultivate Narrative: Help students articulate how their diverse experiences—inside and outside the classroom—create a unique professional identity.
Metadata Requirements Checklist
To ensure your badge is high-quality and "searchable" for recruiters, please provide the following:
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Component
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Description
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Goal
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Badge Title
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A concise, professional name for the credential.
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Clarity & Branding
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Description
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A high-level overview of the program and the specific competencies gained.
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The "What"
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Earning Criteria
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A detailed list of requirements (e.g., specific courses, projects, or hours of field work).
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The "How"
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Skills
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Keywords and tags that align with industry standards (e.g., "Data Analysis," "Ethical Leadership").
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Searchability
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Evidence
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(Optional but recommended) Links to portfolios, papers, or presentations.
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Proof of Mastery
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Click here to visit Geneseo's Credly Organization Page.
Credly Metadata Fields
Below are the required form fields for each new badge. For detailed descriptions of each field, refer to the Credly Knowledge Base article.
To get started, submit a CIT badge request.
Badge Requirements
Expandable Via Check Box
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Field Name
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Menu Selection
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Notes
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Image
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Images must be square and in PNG format, with dimensions between 600x600 and 2048x2048 pixels. Communications & Marketing is available to assist with image design. Please email Erin Crowell, Graphic Designer.
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Badge Name
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Description
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500 character limit. May not be blank.
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URL to Additional Info
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Required
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Skills
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"Skills" refers to a collection of labels that help identify what skills were earned. May not be blank.
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Badge Criteria
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This is a list of activities the earner completed to earn this badge. Each badge may have multiple criteria.
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Activity Type
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Application
Assessment
Badge
Course
Credential
Education Experience
Member
Other
Participant
Payment
Portfolio
Presenter
Project
Professional Experience
Schedule / Registration
Volunteer
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Activity Description
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500 character limit.
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URL to Activity
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optional
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Type (optional)
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Experience
Learning
Validation
Certification
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Level (optional)
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Foundational
Intermediate
Advanced
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Time (optional)
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Hours
Days
Weeks
Months
Years
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Cost (optional)
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Free
Paid
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Template Visibility
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Public
Private
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Badge Templates marked Public will be displayed on our organization page at https://www.credly.com/organizations/geneseo/badges
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Duplicates
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No
Yes
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Allow earners to receive multiple badges from this template
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