Creating and Awarding Micro-Credentials

Both academic and non-academic units can offer micro-credentials at Kennesaw State University. The proposal process is similar to the traditional curriculum process, with review from the Micro-Credential Committee (MCC). The committee reviews micro-credential proposals for alignment to workforce skills and competencies, the degree of fit between the proposal and our taxonomy, and the types of evidence earners provide to be awarded the micro-credential. For more information, please consult the Micro-Credential Guide.

Issuers and Grantors form the foundation of Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s microcredentialing ecosystem, ensuring that each credential reflects both quality and relevance.

Issuers are the colleges, offices, or departments that own and manage microcredentials. Issuers are responsible for appointing Grantors for each of their micro-credentials. Grantors are qualified subject matter experts authorized to assess learner skill demonstration and award credentials.

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Proposing a New Micro-Credential

  1. Issuers contact microcredential@kennesaw.edu indicating their intent to develop a micro-credential and receive customized support throughout the proposal process.
  2. Issuers submit the micro-credential proposal form via Curriculog. For questions about Curriculog, submit a .
  3. The proposal is reviewed by the Department of Career Planning and Development for alignment to workforce skills, the issuer's unit leader, and the Micro-Credential Committee who review for issuer expertise, workforce skill and assessment alignment, and adherence to the taxonomy.
  4. Following final approval by the Micro-Credential Executive Administrator, the credential moves into production and the micro-credential team trains the granting unit on how to issue micro-credentials.

Awarding a Micro-Credential

Issuers at Â鶹´«Ã½y are responsible for implementing and issuing the micro-credentials in Canvas Credentials. To award a micro-credential to a learner as a Grantor, follow instructions found on the Canvas Credentials .

The micro-credential team works with the issuers to identify qualified faculty and staff to issue the credentials and to develop a periodic evaluation plan to ensure continued micro-credential relevancy and support of the credibility of the entire Â鶹´«Ã½ Micro-Credential Initiative.