Digital Professional

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Digital Professional

The Digital Professional microcredential is designed for emerging professionals in a university setting. Completing the microcredential will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage with other professionals in a digital environment. In the increasingly digital world, it is key for emerging professionals to be aware of their online presence. Learners will evaluate how their interactions with digital platforms create a lasting online presence that will be visible to employers and other professionals. Learners will demonstrate their understanding by critically evaluating digital tools and reflecting on how their own digital presence is created by online behavior.

Earning Criteria

- Complete all learning activities in the associated module
- Submit a reflection

Additional Details

Time to Complete

One semester

Learning Outcomes

- Recall the basics of netiquette on various digital platforms such as LinkedIn, email, and social media.
- Recognize the importance of practicing netiquette when communicating professionally and personally.
- Describe how one's current digital identity is shaped by one's representation online.
- Define the significance of creating a professional digital identity.
Abby Hart

Abby Hart

Assistant Director of Transfer Experiences

Academic Engagement and Transition Programs (AETP)

Sherman Hall (Academic IV Bldg) 349

ahart5@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 3496