Take the next step in your career discovery and help yourself stand out by earning subject matter micro-credentials. MajorClarity's micro-credentials were built in partnership with leading employers and educational institutions. They are offered to all 9-12th grade students. Whether you want to become more knowledgeable in a specific industry or prepare for an upcoming job or internship, we have a micro-credential for you!
Why earn a micro-credential?
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Provides an opportunity to students in grades 9-12 to explore career paths further and to deepen industry and/or workforce knowledge.
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Gives you a competitive edge when applying for post-secondary opportunities.
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Shows evidence of career & college readiness, enhancing your overall student portfolio.
What are competencies?
Within each micro-credential, you will be introduced to specific competencies. A competency is an applicable skill or behavior that contributes to the overall focus of the micro-credential. Each competency has its own section in the course.
How to Start a Micro-credential
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Login to MajorClarity.
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Click the Micro-credentials tab at the bottom of the navigation bar to view all available courses.
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Each course block will display the following:
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Course description
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Course length
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Status
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Partner
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To begin, click the Start Course link at the bottom of the panel for the course you wish to complete.
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Each section focuses on a particular competency.
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Course sections typically take about 15-20 minutes, and conclude with a Knowledge Check, requiring you to demonstrate concept mastery by earning an 80% or higher.
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You may complete the Knowledge Check component more than once.
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If you've already started a course and want to pick up where you left off, click Continue Course.
You can also click Certificate Options to tell MajorClarity how you'd like to manage your certificate upon completion of the course.
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Enter the email and phone number where you'd like to receive your micro-credential certificate and course progress notifications.
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Add your Guardian(s) email and phone information if you'd like to send them a copy of your certificate.
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Click Enroll in course.
Completing a Micro-credential
Micro-credential mastery is attained once all course sections have been completed and a minimum score of 80% is earned on the micro-credential final exam, the last section.
Micro-credential mastery will be reflected in two areas, in the form of a red badge:
My Portfolio tab
Note: You can also continue a previously started Micro-credential from this tab.