MicrocredentialsEmpowering non-traditional learners with microcredentials January 23, 2024January 18, 2024 by Dr. Kiko Suarez, Chief Academic Officer, Huntington Junior College Microcredentials are poised to play an increasingly important role on campus as non-traditional students become the mainstream
MicrocredentialsU.S. workers need clarity on microcredentials for upskilling October 17, 2023 by Laura Ascione New research on continuous upskilling shows room for cross-sector cooperation to build better opportunities for skills development
MicrocredentialsThe pedagogy behind skills-based assessment August 25, 2023 by Jeff Fiske, Vice President of Production, Muzzy Lane Microcredentials are becoming increasingly popular, but to be valid, they need to be based on sound teaching practices
Microcredentials3 ways digital credentials motivate and engage students August 14, 2023July 14, 2023 by Danny King, CEO, Accredible By providing job-ready skills, digital credentials further prepare students for successful careers in an ever-changing world of work
MicrocredentialsWorkforce training, upskilling in demand among younger adults March 17, 2023 by Laura Ascione Many young adults with degrees think workplace training, which they say is missing from their curriculums, is most important for a successful career
MicrocredentialsBiggest barrier to skill development is cost, survey finds March 15, 2023 by Laura Ascione Employees worry that digital credentials may be costly to obtain, but working while earning a credential is particularly important to career changers
MicrocredentialsEmployer demand for microcredentials is on the rise March 8, 2023 by Laura Ascione Nearly 100 percent of organizational leaders see benefits from employees having microcredentials
Microcredentials“Great Resigners” are content with new roles offering upskilling February 20, 2023February 15, 2023 by Laura Ascione 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
MicrocredentialsCollege leaders look to flexible learning, microcredentials to boost enrollments February 23, 2023January 10, 2023 by Laura Ascione Declining enrollments are a concern, but there are signs that students see the value of higher education--in new formats and on their terms
MicrocredentialsCredential confusion? February 22, 2023January 9, 2023 by Laura Ascione Research finds that non-academic providers such as apprenticeships and bootcamps now account for more than half of all credentials offered nationwide