{"id":2230,"date":"2025-06-20T22:38:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T02:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/innovation\/?page_id=2230"},"modified":"2025-06-24T14:18:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T18:18:14","slug":"innovation-micro-credential","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/innovation\/innovation-micro-credential\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation Micro-Credential"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id2230_9d0dac-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2230_9d0dac-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2230_9d0dac-47 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2230_9d0dac-47 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and 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1rem);}.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2230_21ff4b-dd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2230_7e959f-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2230_7e959f-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2230_7e959f-6a\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2230_7e959f-6a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2230_7e959f-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2230_7e959f-6a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2230_7e959f-6a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2230_7e959f-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2230_7e959f-6a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2230_7e959f-6a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2230_7e959f-6a\"><strong>The ability to innovate \u2014 to think creatively and bring ideas to life \u2014 is an increasingly crucial skill in our fast-changing world.<\/strong> <strong>Through this micro-credential pathway, you\u2019ll learn the innovation process and build the ability to develop solutions to any problem.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column2230_a91130-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2230_a91130-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2230_a91130-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2230_fbda3c-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2230_fbda3c-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2230_fbda3c-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2230_fbda3c-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2230_fbda3c-26{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2230_fbda3c-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2230_fbda3c-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2230_fbda3c-26\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Learners achieve a verified University of Maine System micro-credential by completing the Innovation Pathway and meeting the high-quality standard. The Innovation pathway encourages learners to apply their learnings and to become a leader for innovation. View the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ums.badgr.com\/public\/badges\/W3CbjueBRBmVtfr8jCtQdA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Innovation Micro-Credential<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2230_3dcf41-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2230_3dcf41-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2230_3dcf41-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2230_3dcf41-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2230_3dcf41-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2230_3dcf41-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2230_3dcf41-32{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2230_3dcf41-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id2230_8cf94b-f8 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id2230_8cf94b-f8 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id2230_8cf94b-f8 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:0px;}.kt-accordion-id2230_8cf94b-f8 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id2230_8cf94b-f8 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id2230_8cf94b-f8 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id2230_8cf94b-f8 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id2230_8cf94b-f8 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id2230_8cf94b-f8 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2230_8cf94b-f8 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-2 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2230_9bba7f-7e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What&#8217;s an Innovation Micro-Credential?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Put simply, you\u2019ll learn to develop an innovative mindset through exposure and practice with innovation. Once you have completed the innovation micro-credential pathway, you\u2019ll be able to demonstrate the ability to not only create meaningful and unique ideas, but will have learned how to act on those ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane2230_83cea3-65\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Why should I earn an Innovation Micro-Credential?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>While 66 percent of hiring managers indicate that it is \u201cvery important\u201d that recent graduates demonstrate the ability to innovate, only 41 percent think recent graduates are well-prepared to apply those skills in the workplace. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacu.org\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/LEAP\/2018EmployerResearchReport.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source: Association of American Colleges and Universities<\/a>). An innovation micro-credential will help you develop the skills you need to excel in the workplace and beyond. UMS micro-credentials are issued digitally&nbsp; and designed to be shared on social media and professional sites, such as LinkedIn, as well as on your website, e-portfolio or r\u00e9sum\u00e9!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane2230_b9dc23-4f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Am I eligible to enroll?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes! This pathway is open to anyone \u2013 University of Maine students and all Maine residents. We offer dedicated programs for employers interested in training groups of employees in innovation \u2013 contact us to learn more. The only enrollment prerequisites are curiosity and a willingness to learn.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane2230_8989de-e6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How do I start?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:rwkelly@maine.edu\"><strong>Contact Renee Kelly<\/strong><\/a>. To submit a reflection for the UMS Innovation badges,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/xs45cUTKBYNj8Dw19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>complete this form<\/strong><\/a>. 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1268w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/innovation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2022\/08\/Pathway-final-innovation-updated-jlh-3-8-2021_L1-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,3334px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Level 1<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">This badge is issued in recognition of the learner\u2019s participation in courses, events or workshops related to innovation. To earn this badge, learners begin to build relationships that enable them to identify ways to enhance their engagement in innovation practices. 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Learners who earn this badge demonstrate growth and development in becoming a leader and active citizen and demonstrate problem solving ability. This badge shows that a learner has applied learned skills in a real-world setting and has been assessed as competent. 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