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Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

Institutional Vision and Strategy for Microcredentials

Microcredentials at NC State are dynamic and constantly evolving. The university is committed to academic innovation, including alternative pathways and lifelong learning by designing and developing microcredentials. In 2023, Provost Warwick Arden established a Non-Degree Credentials Task Force to define, develop and provide recommendations for scaling microcredential opportunities across the campus. Learn more about the recommendations from the task force.

Following the work of the task force, NC State hired a director of non-degree credential program innovation to support the strategy of microcredentials across the campus.

Due to the evolving nature of microcredentials, future focus may include an institutional strategic plan, ongoing educational innovations, and partnerships with organizations and industries to respond to evolving workforce needs.

Learn more about NC State’s Non-Degree Credentials Task Force

Our aim is to reach learners where they are and empower students with focused, flexible pathways to skills and knowledge. Read more about the dedicated task force for non-degree credentials supported by the Provost’s Office and recommendations for future non-degree offerings at NC State.

Why NC State?

  • Academic Excellence: Known for its academic excellence and innovative research, NC State offers non-degree credentials thoughtfully developed by university faculty and partners with extensive expertise. 
  • Industry-Relevant: NC State works closely with industry partners to ensure our non-degree credentials are relevant and meet the demands of the modern workforce.
  • Flexible and Accessible: Online and hybrid options make continued learning accessible to busy professionals.
  • Support Network: NC State is committed to lifelong learning and our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping learners achieve their goals with resources to provide guidance through every step of your journey.
  • Recognized Value: Non-degree credentials earned through NC State carry the weight of the largest university in North Carolina, ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings).