According to the US Department of Labor, a stackable credential is defined as “being part of a sequence of credentials that can be accumulated over time to build up one’s qualifications and help them to move along a career path or up a career ladder to different and potentially higher pay jobs”.

Stackable credentials are individual achievements that are gathered over time in order to improve one’s skill set or employability; with this framework, an individual builds their personal portfolios and collects micro credentials towards larger certifications.

What is included in stackable credentials?

• Secondary (high) school diploma.
• College diploma.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree.
• PhD or Doctorate degree.
• Professional school degree (examples include:  law, medicine or teaching)