More Than a Leader: Dr. Swift’s Indelible Mark on Workcred and Beyond
While some leaders simply build teams and oversee programs, Dr. Roy Swift has gone far beyond those tasks throughout his career. During his most recent…
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…
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…
Education & Training Support to Prepare for Certifications
Certification bodies provide broad access to materials, education, and/or training for certification exam preparation, ranging from endorsed curriculum delivered by postsecondary higher education institutions to self-study guide to online courses.
Demand For Certifications Increasing During Pandemic
Survey data showing that demand for certifications is increasing due to the pandemic is consistent with what is seen with other credentials. This data strongly suggests that individuals and employers see certifications as a pathway to new and/or continued employment.
Certification Bodies are Well-Positioned to Link Data and Deepen Understanding of ROI of Certifications
Survey data shows that certification bodies are ready to participate in linking their administrative data with other administrative data, in terms of already collecting data or being willing to collect additional data needed for accurate data matching.