Credentials
The world of credentials no longer begins and ends with degrees. Though degrees are still sought-after credentials, demand for certificates, professional certifications and other awards is rising. Being able to provide students a rich tapestry of offerings and outcomes is critical for the modern institution.
Working Cross-Campus to Build a Flexible and Responsive Educational Ecosystem
Darcy Richardson | Director of Continuing and Professional Education at EdPlus, Arizona State UniversityWith recent statistics showing the shelf life of a bachelor’s degree expiring at five years, lifelong learning is no longer an option for those seeking career advancement—it’s a necessity. Continuing…
Enriching Higher Education Beyond the Four-Year Degree: The Merits of Flexible Credentialing
Andrea Keener | Associate Vice Provost of Extended Learning and Dean of the School of Professional and Career Education, Barry UniversityAs higher education moves towards personalized learning and prior learning assessment (PLA), the traditional four-year degree structure is becoming an increasingly ineffective means of educational assessment. In this interview, Andrea…
The Evolving Transactional Nature of Credentialing: The Future of Alternative Credentials
Jonathan Finkelstein | Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CredlyAs the distinction between learning at colleges, universities and workplaces continues to erode, credentials are supplanting the traditional role of the degree in terms of skills verification. Unlike the degree,…
The Evolving Transactional Nature of Credentialing: Alternative Credentials Today
Jonathan Finkelstein | Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CredlyAs the distinction between learning at colleges, universities and workplaces continues to erode, credentials are supplanting the traditional role of the degree in terms of skills verification. Unlike the degree,…
Microcredentials: On the Outside Looking In
Philip DiSalvio | Dean of the College of Advancing and Professional Studies, University of Massachusetts BostonMicrocredentials are rising in popularity among higher education institutions. Once considered leading-edge, micro-credentialing is becoming more commonplace despite some cautious skepticism. Microcredentialing presents a significant opportunity for institutions and their key stakeholders. This article…
With the Growth in the Number of Short-Term Credential Programs, Why is Stackability and Employer Engagement Critical?
Darlene Miller | Executive Director, National Council for Workforce EducationIn today’s economy, 80 percent of all jobs require some form of a credential beyond high school. Concomitantly, 45 percent of small businesses in America are unable to find qualified…
How Everyone Benefits from Badging: A Guide to Mainstreaming Digital Credentials
Elisabeth Rees-Johnstone | Executive Director of Continuing Education and Professional Learning at OISE, University of TorontoDigital badging has been on our radar in one form or another since the mid 2000s. Think about your first Xbox experience years ago, when you’d gleefully collect digital badges for…