Microcredentials: On the Outside Looking In
As the world moves towards an increasingly knowledge-based economy, colleges and universities have...
With the Growth in the Number of Short-Term Credential Programs, Why is Stackability and Employer Engagement Critical?
When short-term credentials are designed in a partnership between postsecondary institutions and...
How Everyone Benefits from Badging: A Guide to Mainstreaming Digital Credentials
Digital badges add great value for employers, students and institutions alike but it’s critical for...
How Digital Credentialing is Driving the Shift Towards a Learning Economy
Digital credentialing and microcredentialing are two advances, driven by technology, pushing a...
Doubling Completions and Driving Enrollments: Ambitious Goals But Critical and Attainable
By developing student-focused strategies that are well aligned with industry demand, Ivy Tech is on...
Clearer Distinctions Between Traditional Programs and Microcredentials Will Improve Outcomes for Both
Though alternative and microcredentials provide continuing education with a fascinating path, it’s...
Clear as Mud: Finding Ways to Improve Upon the College Transcript
The opacity of the official college transcript is another reminder of the more institution-centric...
Forming an Alliance to Shrink the Talent Gap
Forming strong partnerships between postsecondary institutions, K-12 schools and employers, and...
Why It Takes a Village to Boost Industry Demand for Short-Term Credentials
Alternative credentials are creating exciting opportunities for learners to communicate their...
Forging Pathways to Good Jobs Without a BA: Assessing the Value of Sub-Baccalaureate Credentials
Sub-baccalaureate credentials—including certificates and certifications—can provide earners with...
Putting Learners First: The Future of Microcredentialing
With their ability to offer industry-specific skills and training, microcredentials offer a...
Using Online Competency-Based Programming to Create Pathways for Lateral Entry Employees
In North Carolina, an online, competency-based program designed for second- and third-career...
