Metropolitan State University of Denver is one of Colorado’s largest four-year institutions, but some students are spending just months there — not years — before joining the workforce. They’re doing it by “stacking” credentials. “Stackable credentials are really a convergence of individuals wanting to learn in smaller chunks and industries being willing to accept those chunks,” said Terry Bower, associate vice president of Innovative and Lifelong Learning at MSU Denver.
Monday, May 16, 2022
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Three Ways Associations Can Prioritize Credentials and Certificates - Rasheeda Chldress, Associations Now
With people changing careers and needing new skills, certificate and credential programs are more important than ever. Two new reports from the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation suggest ways associations can ensure their credentials meet learner, employer, and employee needs.
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Guest opinion: FGCU micro-credentials can help fill skills gaps, boost careers - Kristen Vanselow and Aysegul Timur, The News-Press
Florida Gulf Coast University has established this kind of qualification badge or series of badges with community partners such as global tech leader IBM. The Lee County Economic Development Office has provided $1 million to FGCU to allow Lee County residents to participate in 14 select micro-credentials/digital badge programs at no cost for a limited time. The program was developed under the direction of the Lee Board of County Commissioners and funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
Friday, May 13, 2022
More Non-degree Credentials Are Expected in Coming Years - Greg Varner, GW Today
As the pace of technological development and knowledge production increases, more and more people need to update their skills. Unforeseen developments such as the COVID-19 pandemic also may require a professional reset. This is why the need for non-degree certification and micro-credentials, or incremental recognition of job-related competencies, is becoming more important.
Thursday, May 12, 2022
HR departments more willing to recognize alternative credentials; most bots don’t - Jeff Clabaugh, WTOP jclabaugh@wtop.com
“Individuals who have been displaced or are opting to choose an alternate career path but don’t necessarily have the opportunity or perhaps the money to obtain a four-year degree or even a two-year degree, we found that more individuals are able to upscale at a rapid pace if they’re pursuing these industry certifications or professional certifications in the field in which they are interested and aligned,” said Wendi Safstrom, president of the Society for Human Resource Management. Alternative credentials are popular with workers. Nearly three-quarters agree they are an affordable way to gain the skills or experience they need to enter a new job. And three-quarters also believe they would increase their chances of being hired for a job.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
'Alternative credentials' taking on more importance in the workplace - Joel Cranc, Benefits Pro
However, U.S. workers are turning to alternative credentials as a way to enhance and demonstrate skills and work readiness, according to a new report from the Society of HR Management (SHRM), The Rise of Alternative Credentials in Hiring. Nearly half (45%) of workers say they have some form of alternative credential and for those who don’t have one, 49% are considering earning one. Alternative credentials are defined as micro-credentials, industry or professional certification, acknowledgment of apprenticeship, or badging that indicates one’s competencies and skills within a particular field. They do not include traditional academic degrees or required occupational licensures.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Where can microcredentials take higher education? - Laura Ascione, eCampus News
Unlike academic degree programs, microcredentials are bite-sized educational courses with a more specific focus. They could take months or weeks to complete. Because of their convenience, microcredentials appeal to employees looking for a highly personalized, flexible, and cost-effective way to further their education. As automation and technological advances change the job market, policymakers and employers recognize the potential of microcredentialing and professional certifications to help meet demands for new skills.
https://www.ecampusnews.com/2022/04/25/where-can-microcredentials-take-higher-education/
Monday, May 9, 2022
Microcredentials training in pharmacy practice and education: an exploratory study of its viability and pharmacists’ professional needs Peggy Lok, et al; BMC Medical Education
Microcredentials (MCs) are short courses that certify/recognise an individual’s achievement of specific skills or knowledge. Schools of pharmacy could be well-placed to contribute to the continuing professional development (CPD) of pharmacists through the inclusion of MCs training in their programs. This study aimed to explore pharmacy professionals’ views on the need and viability of MC courses globally.
https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-022-03341-7
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Lee residents eligible for free career-readiness programs at FGCU - Drew Sterwald, FGCU 360
Lee County residents are now eligible for scholarships and tuition assistance to earn micro-credentials at Florida Gulf Coast University. This innovative offering helps enhance workplace-relevant skills and expand career opportunities. The university developed an array of “digital badges,” or series of badges, in collaboration with leading employers in a variety of fields to address skills gaps in today’s fast-changing workforce. These non-credit micro-credentials are designed for working professionals as well as students.
https://fgcu360.com/2022/04/29/lee-residents-eligible-for-free-career-readiness-programs-at-fgcu/
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Where can microcredentials take higher education? - Laura Ascione, eCampus News
The COVID-19 pandemic ushered forth dramatic declines in college and university enrollments, widespread unemployment, and it cast a spotlight on the skills gap and the increased demand for upskilling and reskilling in today’s workforce. As more and more surveys reveal that employers are struggling to find workers who are highly-qualified and prepared for a global and always-evolving workforce, microcredentialing initiatives are becoming increasingly widespread.
https://www.ecampusnews.com/2022/04/25/where-can-microcredentials-take-higher-education/
Friday, May 6, 2022
SHRM backs ‘alternative credentials’ in report - Ryan Golden, HR Dive
Training certificates, course completion certificates, industry or professional certifications and other types of “alternative credentials” can help employers further their hiring diversity, equity and inclusion goals as well as bolster career development, the Society for Human Resource Management said in a report published Wednesday. SHRM’s report included research it said was sponsored by a grant from Walmart made to the SHRM Foundation, its charitable arm. A survey of 1,129 U.S. SHRM members found that 90% said they believed that workers who held alternative credentials brought value to the workplace, while 59% said alternative credentials could uncover untapped talent.
https://www.hrdive.com/news/shrm-backs-alternative-credentials-in-report/622560/
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Micro-credential programs surge at UB - Charles Anzalone, Niagara Business
In 2018, the University at Buffalo unveiled 10 micro-credential programs. Since then, interest in these nimble and innovative educational programs, which provide in-demand workforce skills and a more personalized higher education experience, has exploded. There are now 78 micro-credential programs, including everything from data science and clinical pharmacy research to quality engineering and social justice. More than 3,330 students enrolled in UB micro-credentials last fall semester, which accounted for roughly 75% of micro-credential enrollment in the State University of New York system.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Struggling to hire? Don’t overlook alternative credentials - Paola Peralta, Employee Benefit News
Long gone are the days of traditional resumes and cover letters. In this new, post-pandemic workforce, employers will need to be open to new and innovative means of understanding employees’ skill sets and qualifications. More workers are turning to alternative forms of credentials to showcase their job skills, according to new research by the Society for Human Resource and Management and Walmart. Nearly half of U.S. workers say they have some form of an alternative credential, and among those who don’t, 49% have considered earning one.
https://www.benefitnews.com/news/alternative-credentials-critical-part-of-recruiting
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Google Launches New Digital Marketing Certificate - Google
Google is launching a Digital Marketing and Ecommerce Certificate endorsed by the American Association of Advertising Agencies (the 4A’s) and the American Advertising Federation (AAF). Google’s new certificate program will train jobseekers in how to find customers online, sell products or services, and do marketing analytics and measurement. addition, Google promises to give every US business up to 500 Google Career Certificate scholarships to help upskill their employees.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-launches-new-digital-marketing-certificate/448233/
Monday, May 2, 2022
In Search for Qualified Workers, Maryland Drops Requirement for 4-Year Degree - SHRM
Maryland's recent elimination of a four-year college degree as a job requirement for thousands of the state's jobs is shining a spotlight on the value of alternative credentials and experience. The aim of the state initiative—which the governor's office says is the first of its kind in the U.S.—is to ensure that "qualified, non-degree candidates are regularly being considered for these career-changing opportunities," Gov. Larry Hogan said in a news release. More than 38,000 people work for the state, according to Hogan's office, and the state's Department of Budget and Management (DBM) estimated more than half of those jobs can be performed by people whose experience, training and/or community college education can substitute for a four-year college degree.
Sunday, May 1, 2022
SHRM Report: Survey Finds a Rise of Alternative Credentials in Hiring
Increasingly, U.S. workers are turning to alternative credentials to enhance and demonstrate skills and work-readiness, according to new research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), made possible by a grant from Walmart to the SHRM Foundation. SHRM's new reports, The Rise of Alternative Credentials in Hiring, released today along with Making Alternative Credentials Work: A New Strategy for HR Professionals, found that nearly half of U.S. workers (45%) say they have some form of an alternative credential. Among those who don't, about half (49%) have considered earning one.
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Employers Claim to Value Alternative Credentials. Do Their Practices Match Their Promises? - Rebecca Koenig, EdSurge
There’s plenty of interest among workforce experts about the potential of alternative credentials—like certificates, badges and apprenticeships—to help more people find better jobs without necessarily having to go to college. But in order for that to actually work, employers have to value those credentials. Many company leaders say that they do, as part of their efforts to reward skills, not just degrees. And some employers even issue their own credentials, like IBM and Google. Yet all that rhetoric hinges on the moment when a resume lands on the desk of a hiring manager.
Friday, April 29, 2022
Rutgers Business School offers stackable certificate programs - Linda Linder, ROI-NJ
Rutgers Business School is offering a twist on traditional learning: stackable programs and microcourses designed to upskill working professionals who are intent on keeping pace with the rapidly changing work world. The Newark and New Brunswick institution said it is planning innovative new programs to draw on the transformative idea of stackable credentials, with an eye to the forces shaping the future of higher education. The programs are designed to instruct students in nontraditional course formats, even if they don’t attain a full master’s degree to do it.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Digital Credentials Will See an Explosion of Demand, Experts Say - IBL News
The number of digital credentials issued in 2021 saw a 67% growth, according to Accrediblle. Experts expect that this year will be an explosion of demand. The consensus is that the market for digital credentials platforms and products is on fire. The Biden Administration’s view is contributing to this increase. During his first State of the Union Address, President Biden supported skills-based hiring, stressing that “millions of Americans without a college degree are needlessly disadvantaged in the pursuit of good jobs, even when they have the skills and knowledge employers need.”
https://iblnews.org/digital-credentials-will-see-an-explosion-of-demand-experts-say/
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Micro-Credentials : Macro-Rewards - Digital Promise
Technology has transformed the workplace. How we learn and recognize learning must also transform. Individuals develop new skills while working and are seeking opportunities to be recognized for their professional growth. Research suggests that traditional frameworks and models for recognizing professional growth and providing professional advancement opportunities don’t meet the needs of today’s workers. Micro-credentials provide a pathway to personalizing and recognizing professional learning. They allow employers to verify the skills their employees demonstrate, regardless of where and how they learned them.
https://digitalpromise.org/initiative/educator-micro-credentials/
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Ten Facts You Need to Know About Micro-Credentials -Contact North | Contact Nord
Micro-credentials are increasingly seen as key to the future of work and learning(link is external) and to ensuring entry to the workforce becomes more accessible to more people.(link is external).
https://teachonline.ca/tools-trends/ten-facts-you-need-know-about-micro-credentials
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