Guide for Proposing, Developing and Delivering Microcredential Pathways at UTEP

The Developer should enroll in the “Microcredentials in the UT System course” prior to completing the Microcredential Pathway Proposal Form. This course provides excellent information about microcredentials and the opportunity to bring planning for a microcredential. The course is free and self-paced. Once completed, a badge is issued. Please click here to enroll in the course.   

1. Faculty and staff may propose a new microcredential pathway to be included in the microcredential catalog via the Microcredential Pathway Proposal Form.
2. The Microcredential Guidance Committee will evaluate the proposal according to its quality, impact, strategic alignment, and financial viability.

1. The Developer will have a consultation with the relevant support services to identify required resources and establish a timeline for development.
2. Face-to-face microcredentials should be supported by an online component that tracks learner engagement, houses resources, collects artifacts, and so on.
3. The platform used for development and delivery must be one that provides learner support through the UTEP Helpdesk or is otherwise approved.
4. Developers must adhere to all copyright, intellectual property, accessibility, FERPA, and other applicable policies.
5. Appropriate assessments must be built into the microcredential insure quality and achievement.
6. Access to resources (University Library, University Writing Center, etc.) should be considered for non-UTEP enrolled learners when applicable.
7. A Tech Check of materials will be completed prior to launch.
8. The Developer will be provided with a template for the digital badge metadata.
9. If the microcredential will also be offered to non-UTEP learners, the Developer will need to consult with Professional and Public Programs for marketing, pricing, registration, if applicable.
10. If a microcredential will count for academic credit, the Developer will need to consult with the Office of the Provost for the approval process.

1. Approved UTEP Microcredential Pathways will be included in the microcredential catalog. The Developer will be provided with a course description template.
2. All marketing of the microcredential must adhere to UTEP’s Marketing and Communication guidelines.

1. Completion of badges will be verified through MineTracker.
2. Participants will be awarded a digital badge compatible with Open Badges 2.0 upon successful completion.

1. Annual data will be collected regarding the enrollment, progress, and completion of the pathways.
2. Data will be shared with the Developer of the pathway and the Microcredential Guidance Committee to develop an action plan to continue, revise, or discontinue.

1. Microcredential Pathways should be updated regularly depending on the currency of the content.
2. The Developer should work with the appropriate resources for assistance, and a Tech Check should be completed after any significant revisions.

1. A microcredential may be discontinued when it becomes outdated, is sustaining enrollment, or other conditions make it difficult to deliver it consistently.
2. A notification should be sent to the Microcredential Guidance Committee so that the microcredential can be removed from the catalog.
3. Any students currently participating in the microcredential should be given the opportunity to complete it prior to its discontinuation.