Surveying the CE Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges for Continuing Education
Continuing education units are uniquely placed to help drive their universities forward, but they...
An Emerging Dimension of Strategy
Moving from a reactive to a proactive mindset, higher education leaders need to think through some...
Credentials Make the Difference in a Job Hunt
Certifications show a level of knowledge and competency that instill confidence in employers and,...
It’s Time to View Industry Credentials Through the Lens of Student Success
Industry credentials serve a critical role in helping individuals get work in certain high-demand...
As We May Badge: Understanding the Central Characteristics of a Valuable Badge
There are four key characteristics that could transform badges from being a fun side-project to a...
Digital Credentials Make Convenience Possible, But Not Without Reliability
A widespread move toward digital credentials has the capacity to minimize bureaucratic...
Microcredentials: Closing the Skills Gap and Adding Value to Passion
Microcredentials fill a critical void in the postsecondary space that helps to close the skills gap...
Moving from “Alternative Credentials” to an Integrated Credential Ecosystem
As alternative credentials continue to gain steam, the higher education marketplace is moving...
Understanding the Present and Future Roles of Alternative Credentials
Though badges currently exist in a type of Wild West, where there are significant quality...
Unbundling and Rebundling: The Lasting Impact of Alternative Credentialing on Higher Ed
As alternative approaches to postsecondary education become more common, the fundamental work of...
Combining Good Educational Models with Good Business Models for CBE Programs
When an institution introduces a new educational model designed to create new approaches to...
Assessing the Long-Term Potential for Bootcamps: How Do They Truly Stack Up?
Though alternative credentials have yet to overtake traditional degrees in value—perceived or...
