Community Engagement Professional Credential
Campus Compact’s credential program certifies higher education professionals’ expertise in community engagement through competency-based courses, digital badges, and a peer-reviewed capstone portfolio.
Funder: Campus Compact
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: Credential application deadline for Fall 2026 pilot cohort (projected)
Funding Amounts: $60 application fee per credential; no direct stipend or grant funding; formal certification and digital badges awarded.
Summary: Formal recognition and validation of community engagement professionals' skills through structured, competency-based certification.
Key Information: Applications are paused for program redesign; next cycle anticipated for Fall 2026 pilot cohort.
Description
The Community Engagement Professional Credential is a structured certification program administered by Campus Compact to formally recognize the knowledge, skills, and competencies of professionals in higher education civic and community engagement. Participants earn digital badges by completing asynchronous, cohort-based courses in key competency areas, demonstrating proficiency through coursework and assessment. Full certification requires earning three essential credentials (Community Engagement Fundamentals, Community Partnerships, and Equity & Inclusion) plus two electives, followed by submission of a capstone portfolio reviewed by senior professionals. The program supports professional growth, validates expertise, and advances equity and integrity in community and civic engagement practice.
