HRTM Program Partners with Industry Credentialing Leader, Credly

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Posted by: Elizabeth Richardson on April 22, 2021, No Comments

The College of Business and Management at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania announced its partnership with Credly, the digital credential platform leader best known for verifying skills and knowledge earned through specific coursework, making talent more visible and opportunity more accessible for those who earn the proficiencies. According to Dr. Sylvester Williams, dean of the College of Business and Management, ESU’s partnership with Credly will enable students to complete very specific curriculum in areas of expertise in addition to earning their undergraduate or graduate degree. Completion of these courses will allow the students to earn electronic badges from Credly, endorsing their knowledge in these specific areas. Badges then may be used on electronic resumes, job applications or with online job posting sites to get a competitive edge.

According to Dr. Williams the hospitality department offers Credly badges as part of the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management major, the Recreation Services Management major, and the Event Planning Management minor.

According to its website, Credly is “… a leading digital credential service provider, helping the world recognize lifelong achievement with the most popular platforms for verifying, sharing, and managing digital credentials and badges. The enterprise-class system allows organizations to officially verify skills and competencies; distribute portable and secure digital credentials and open badges; and gain actionable data and insights. Thousands of education institutions, industry associations, employers, and workforce development programs use Credly to make achievements visible.” For more specific information about Credly, visit https://credly.com.

“We are excited to be able to offer our students Credly credentials,” said Dr. Stanley Li-Ming Chiang, professor of hospitality, recreation & tourism management and department chair. “Credly is one of the most-connected networks with top training brands, certification providers, and professional associations.”

ESU is the only university in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education to have a partnership with Credly. HRTM students can begin earning Credly badges in Fall 2021. For more information about ESU’s Credly partnership, contact Dr. Chiang at lchiang@esu.edu.