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Earn a digital badge from Oakland University

Oakland University offers digital badges as evidence of demonstrated skills in undergraduate, graduate, or professional and continuing education. Once the digital badge is awarded, it can be displayed on LinkedIn and other digital media and referenced on a resume.

How to earn a digital badge
How digital badges are issued

 

Academic Credit-based Digital Badges

Non-credit Digital Badges


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Digital Badges Offered through Academic Credit-bearing Courses:

Programs are to be determined. 


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Digital Badges Offered for Non-Credit Programming:

Corporate Partnerships

Oakland University offers digital badges that signify verified skills, ensuring their credibility and value. Through our Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) programs, we have trained thousands of employees—from executives to frontline staff—in diverse fields such as engineering, business, nursing, paralegal studies and more.

We partner with businesses to create and administer tailored digital badges for employees, helping organizations stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace. By collaborating with OU, businesses can design course content and assessment criteria that address specific needs, ensuring employees are effectively upskilled and reskilled to meet industry demands. These digital badges, featuring both your company name and Oakland University, demonstrate a commitment to workforce development and provide employees with recognized credentials that enhance their expertise and confidence. For additional information, please email oupace@oakland.edu.