What is the JV-Campus Micro-Credential Series?

The micro-credentials issued by JV-Campus represent a new framework for certifying academic achievement, providing formal recognition of the knowledge and skills that learners have acquired. Upon completing online courses or programs offered through JV-Campus, learners’ achievements are recorded, and they are awarded a digital badge or certificate.

A distinctive feature of this system is that it enables learners to gain credentials within a relatively short period of time, while also making their learning outcomes visible. By accumulating studies in various areas—such as language learning, information literacy, business skills, and cultural understanding—learners can build their own personalized portfolio of competencies.

JV-Campus collaborates with more than 80 universities and educational institutions, both in Japan and overseas, to deliver a diverse range of high-quality learning content. These courses are organized into thematically structured programs, known as the JV-Campus Micro-Credential Series. Their quality is assured by the JV-Campus Steering Committee in cooperation with partner institutions and external quality assurance bodies, ensuring access to reliable, higher-education-level learning opportunities.

The JV-Campus Micro-Credentials serve as a valuable means of demonstrating one’s expertise and skills in contexts such as employment, study abroad, and career advancement. The digital badges and certificates issued are secure, encrypted, and highly trustworthy, while also being easily shareable through social media and other digital platforms. Unlike traditional degrees, which require long-term study, micro-credentials allow learners to accumulate smaller units of learning and transform them into formal recognition—a new form of “evidence of learning” suited to the demands of today’s society.