Beyond the Transcript: How Microcredentials Are Changing the Way Students Showcase Skills - Allegehny College, Pittsburgh Magazine

Allegheny College’s new program gives graduates a digital edge in a competitive world. In today’s competitive job market, a traditional college transcript often fails to capture the full range of a student’s abilities. That’s where microcredentials come in — and Allegheny College is embracing them with a new program launching in the 2025–26 academic year. Through the initiative, students can earn digital badges in skills-based areas alongside their majors and minors. Credentials in fields such as data analysis, cybersecurity, content creation, and programming will help students demonstrate real-world competencies to employers and graduate schools.

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