Key Factors to Consider When Developing Microcredentials
Microcredentials are used by higher education institutions for multiple purposes that include adding knowledge, skills, or competencies that complement a major, to providing a pathway […]
AuthorKaren Elzey, Associate Executive Director, Workcred
Unlocking the Power of Certifications
With the increasing focus on competencies and skills-based hiring, why are certifications frequently left out of those conversations? After all, one of the strengths of […]
Fact or Fiction? Five Myths about Certificates
Certificates play a vital role in today’s skills-based economy, signaling to employers the learning outcomes that potential hires have achieved, and allowing job seekers to […]
How Much Do You Know About Certifications?
In the world of competencies and credentials—certificates, certifications, degrees, badges, and licenses—there are a lot of details and nuances that can be overwhelming. Perhaps the […]
Embedding Certifications Into Bachelor’s Degrees
There is a lack of understanding in the workforce of the different types of credentials and how they can work together to improve student success and […]