UNESCO IESALC releases key study on microcredentials and their impact on higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean - UNESCO

Microcredentials are gaining popularity, especially among women, who increasingly use them to access traditionally underrepresented fields such as STEM disciplines. Despite their growth, most countries are still in the early stages of developing regulatory frameworks and quality assurance mechanisms. Many institutions have created internal frameworks, but there is still a lack of common definitions and standards at the national and regional levels. The uncontrolled expansion of microcredentials poses a risk of market saturation and credential inflation, which could dilute their value and lead to fragmented educational pathways.

https://www.iesalc.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-iesalc-releases-key-study-microcredentials-and-their-impact-higher-education-latin-america