U.S. workers need clarity on microcredentials for upskilling
The pedagogy behind skills-based assessment
Microcredentials are becoming increasingly popular, but to be valid, they need to be based on sound teaching practices
3 ways digital credentials motivate and engage students
By providing job-ready skills, digital credentials further prepare students for successful careers in an ever-changing world of work
Workforce training, upskilling in demand among younger adults
Many young adults with degrees think workplace training, which they say is missing from their curriculums, is most important for a successful career
Biggest barrier to skill development is cost, survey finds
Employees worry that digital credentials may be costly to obtain, but working while earning a credential is particularly important to career changers
Employer demand for microcredentials is on the rise
Nearly 100 percent of organizational leaders see benefits from employees having microcredentials
“Great Resigners” are content with new roles offering upskilling
The Great Resignation was a wake-up call to leaders to prioritize a greater connection between work and mission, provide clear career trajectories and opportunities for upward mobility
College leaders look to flexible learning, microcredentials to boost enrollments
Declining enrollments are a concern, but there are signs that students see the value of higher education--in new formats and on their terms
Credential confusion?
Research finds that non-academic providers such as apprenticeships and bootcamps now account for more than half of all credentials offered nationwide
Students say this specific thing helps them stand out in the workforce
