Community Engagement Professional Credential Program, Campus Compact

Posted by Campus Compact on June 13, 2023

Applications are now open for our Community Engagement Professional Credential Program! Earn credentials in core areas of community engagement practice and receive digital badges that validate your knowledge, skills, experience, and critical commitments in those areas.

Become fully certified by earning 5 credentials across a range of competency areas that are critical to success in higher education civic and community engagement. This is the perfect opportunity for individuals considering careers in the field, young professionals, established engagement professionals and faculty, and anyone interested in civic and community engagement.

How it works: 

• Earn 3 essential credentials:
  • Community Engagement Fundamentals
  • Community Partnerships
  • Equity and Inclusion
• Choose from 2 elective credentials including:
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Community-Engaged Learning and Teaching
  • Engaged Research
  • Institutionalizing Engagement
  • Program Administration
  • Supporting Engaged Faculty Development
  • and more!
• Apply for certification by submitting a personal statement

Want to know more about the credentialing program? Check out the handbook for more information about program essentials, the application process, and answers to FAQs.

Start working toward your certification today!

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Questions? Contact Emily Phaup, Professional Development Manager at ephaup@compact.org.