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Professional photographer Melissa Whitney decided to pursue Oregon State’s online microcredential in the business of viral content creation to \u201clearn more about branding myself as a photographer and exploring ways to monetize more of what I am already doing.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n

The field of business and communications is rapidly evolving. Employers are looking to hire people who have the needed, relevant and in-demand skills to meet organizational needs.<\/p>\n

Enter: microcredentials<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In a few short courses, you can gain skills in business and communications that demonstrate your proficiency in an area and earn a digital badge to signify to employers your unique skills.<\/p>\n

Melissa Whitney is a photographer and blogger with an interest in social media who discovered Oregon State\u2019s online microcredential in the business of viral content creation<\/a>. Here, she highlights a few of the benefits she has gained from pursuing this business and communications microcredential online.<\/p>\n

An opportunity to explore interests and stack<\/h2>\n

\u201cWith microcredentials, I can explore my interests while building a portfolio of various specializations. I can earn a digital badge or badges to add to my r\u00e9sum\u00e9 \u2026 and eventually I could earn a certificate or another degree if I decide to go in that direction.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gaining relevant, timely and in-demand skills<\/h2>\n

\u201cI am an avid social media user and blogger, so for me it has been exciting to learn more about branding myself as a photographer<\/a> and exploring ways to monetize more of what I am already doing \u2014 all things I am learning about in the courses that make up the business of viral content creation microcredential.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been pushed out of my comfort zone in multiple ways and have established some awesome connections. I have learned media writing skills, interview skills, research skills, marketing, and social media skills, and so much more.\u201d<\/p>\n

An affordable, attainable option to meet career goals<\/h2>\n

\u201cMost microcredentials are just a few courses. The business of viral content creation consists of three courses and with my schedule, I can only take one class at a time. A microcredential feels much more manageable, and I can stop in and out as needed until I complete it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Explore a variety of business and communications microcredentials online<\/h2>\n

From content development to supply chain management to sports business, a variety of microcredentials are available online with Oregon State to help you stand out and level up. Find the business and communications microcredential online<\/a> that best fits your goals, and learn more today.<\/p>\n

Request information<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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