How NIST AI Framework Can be Used for ISO/IEC 17024 Compliance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape certification processes from job analysis and test development to exam health checks. While these tools offer speed and…
How Working with Students Shaped Certification Success at Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Community College (Kirkwood) partnered with Workcred, the Higher Learning Commission, and the League for Innovation in the Community College on the certification + degree…
Beyond the Degree: How Delta College is Shortening the Path to IT Careers with Industry Credentials
In the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan, the demand for highly skilled IT and cybersecurity professionals is greater than ever. As institutions continue to…
Advancing IT Careers: How Moraine Valley Community College Aligned Its Curriculum with Microsoft Azure Certification
Cloud technologies have dramatically transformed operational and innovation strategies across industries, and Moraine Valley Community College (Moraine Valley) recognized both the urgency and opportunity for…
Bridging Education and Industry: Certification + Degree Pathways for the Future of Community Colleges
The world of work is changing fast—and community colleges are uniquely positioned to meet the challenge. Traditional degree programs remain vital, but employers are increasingly…
Certifications and Degrees: Lessons from a Pathways Pilot
Workcred, in partnership with the Higher Learning Commission and the League for Innovation in the Community College, and joined by four community colleges—Community College of…
Strengthening Partnerships Between Community Colleges and Certification Bodies
Introduction There are a growing number of credentials in the marketplace including degrees, certificates, certifications, microcredentials, and licenses. Each is designed to fulfill a different…
From Signals to Selection: Helping Employers Identify Talent with Skills-Based Hiring
Why Employers Must Improve Skill Signaling in Hiring In today’s labor market, employers face a persistent challenge: effectively identifying candidates with the knowledge, skills, and…
Quality Credentials in Emergency Medical Services: Safeguarding the Public Through Certification
When disasters strike, emergency medical services (EMS) clinicians are among the first to respond. Whether stabilizing a patient at the scene of an accident or…