Where are microcredentials today–and where are they going?
Teaching & Learning
Microcredentials
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
Opportunities are growing, but higher ed institutions are losing ground to private providers
Beyond degrees: Embracing a new paradigm of success
We are at a tipping point in how conventional college degrees are viewed--a crossroads where the traditional paths to success are being redefined
Empowering non-traditional learners with microcredentials
Microcredentials are poised to play an increasingly important role on campus as non-traditional students become the mainstream
U.S. workers need clarity on microcredentials for upskilling
New research on continuous upskilling shows room for cross-sector cooperation to build better opportunities for skills development
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
