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…
The Power of Systems Thinking to Understand the Total Impact of Credentialing Decisions
The Problem: A Complex Credentialing System The United States credentialing system is very complex, involving many types of organizations and governmental agencies (see Figure 1)….
The Reality and Potential of Certifications
A new series of reports co-published by Workcred, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, and the George Washington Institute of Public Policy serves as a resource…
How Are Certifications Supported by Standards?
Standards exist to protect human health, safety, and the environment, as well as to ensure that different products work together. In the U.S. alone, there…