Digital Badges at Moorhead

Digital badges from Minnesota State Moorhead are short, skills-focused learning experiences designed to help you quickly build and demonstrate in‑demand workplace skills. Each badge represents verified learning that can be shared with employers and added to professional profiles like LinkedIn.

What are Digital Badges?

A digital badge is a credential that recognizes the successful completion of a targeted learning experience. Badges are designed around specific skills or areas of knowledge and are awarded when learners demonstrate those outcomes through coursework or applied activities.

Digital badges provide clear evidence of what you’ve learned and the skills you can apply in real‑world settings.

How Digital Badges Fit into Your Learning Path

Digital badges are part of Moorhead’s flexible credential ecosystem and can complement other academic and professional pathways:

  • Digital Badges focus on a specific skill or topic and can often be completed quickly
  • Micro‑Credentials group multiple related courses into a broader, career‑aligned credential
  • Certificates provide structured training in a specialized area
  • Degrees offer comprehensive education and long‑term career preparation

Badges can stand alone or stack alongside other credentials as you continue building skills throughout your career.

Who Should Consider a Digital Badge?

Digital badges are ideal for:

  • Working professionals looking to upskill or reskill
  • Individuals exploring a new field or technology
  • Employees who want to demonstrate updated skills to employers
  • Learners seeking a low‑commitment entry point into additional education

No prior technical background is required for many badge offerings.

Cost & Funding Opportunities

Some digital badges may be eligible for funding through the Good Jobs Challenge, administered by the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber. Eligible participants may be able to complete select badge programs at no cost.

Funding availability, eligibility requirements, and application steps vary by badge program.

Available Digital Badges

Minnesota State Moorhead currently offers the following digital badge program:

  • AI Literacy
    Build practical, responsible skills for using artificial intelligence in today’s workplace.