6 steps for a successful microcredential program
6 steps for a successful microcredential program
Microcredentials open up personalized and career-focused learning pathways, bridging the gap between academia and industry needs
In higher ed, leaders see microcredentials as the future
Microcredentials are reshaping the future of higher education, but barriers remain for most institutions
How higher-ed is accelerating the growth of credential innovation
The grant-funded project delivers promising practices to help institutions engage their local business community in the development of non-credit microcredentials
Modular education: Bridging the gap between academia and workforce demands
3 ways to help institutions understand how to strategically create, implement, and audit their modular education programs
Skills-based hiring gets a push at the federal level
Commitments from the federal government and private sector demonstrate progress building the nation’s cybersecurity workforce
Coalition looks to accelerate LER adoption in higher ed
Coalition will hone in on the policies, practices, and systems that are needed to enable tracking of learning outcomes and competencies and skills
Where are microcredentials today–and where are they going?
Microcredentials are evolving to help different student groups in higher education demonstrate expertise and capabilities
Speaking the same language: Defining skills for digital credentials
Higher-ed must have a common language around in-demand workforce skills and a way to clearly define those skills
Why you should teach your students critical thinking
To succeed in school, life, and their career, students need this so-called “durable skill” and a clear way to show others that they’ve mastered it
Partnerships to offer microcredentials are growing, but higher ed is losing out
