The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Prince Edward Island has launched three additional online certificate courses, building on the success of the first five courses it launched less than a year ago. These courses are free on the WCB website. The three new courses are: ergonomics; developing a respiratory protection program; and hearing conservation programs. “The goal of the courses is to provide practical knowledge and insights into occupational health and safety and compensation topics that support both workers and employers,” said Danny Miller, the WCB’s director of occupational health and safety. “Since the initial five courses were released in May 2024, more than 400 individuals have registered for courses and 516 completion have been completed."
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
A College Degree Isn’t for Everyone - Susan H. Greenberg, Inside Higher Ed
Kathleen deLaski unpacks her new book, which envisions higher education as a stepladder to skills that learners collect over a lifetime and present to employers. In her eloquent new book, Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won’t Matter (Harvard Education Press), Kathleen deLaski, a former journalist who founded the Education Design Lab to help colleges develop alternative pathways for learners to achieve their goals, traces the history of the skills-based education movement and outlines a compelling vision for a future where hiring and economic success are driven by skills—not degrees. DeLaski, who also teaches at George Mason University and serves on the board of Credential Engine, a nonprofit seeking to create standards and clarity for alternative credentials, spoke with Inside Higher Ed via Zoom.
Monday, March 3, 2025
The Growing Importance of Micro-Credentials in Higher Education - Thaís Roberto, Keystone Education Group
Micro-credentials are competing more and more with traditional higher education programs, following quick shifts in the global job market. These short certifications, focused on specific knowledge and skills, are gaining space as candidates seek more flexible and targeted qualifications. We explore the growing importance of micro-credentials in higher education, examining their impact on career advancement, the evolving job market, and the role of technology in shaping this educational trend.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
McDonald's and Walmart will give employees college credit for on-the-job work - Ben Kesslen, Quartz
Walmart and McDonald’s believe the work some of their employees do merits college credit — and they’ve managed to get a slew of colleges on board. Workers at the two companies who pursue college degrees on the side can get credit for various work and on-the-job training programs, NPR reports. It’s part of corporate America’s efforts to attract, retain, and train employees. At Walmart, it’s also part of the company’s work to create a talent pipeline that it can promote from within.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
The big career benefits of micro-credentials - Dean Lisk, Toronto Star
For people looking to acquire new skills, whether because they have recently been promoted at work, want to advance their career or are a student or senior looking to expand their knowledge, micro-credentials are a simple solution. “I find that they are helpful for people who are looking to quickly learn a new skill,” said Minette Klazinga, the program manager of part-time studies at Fanshawe College, which has multiple campuses across Ontario. The college is one of several institutions across Canada that offer micro-credentials, which are fast, focused learning opportunities that can usually be completed in a short period of time and cover a diverse range of subjects.
Friday, February 28, 2025
The British University in Dubai and the American Society for Engineering Management sign a Memorandum of Understanding - Zawaya
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) and the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The purpose of the MOU is to collaborate to promote and facilitate the development and delivery of engineering management professional development training courses and micro credentials via the Certified Knowledge Provider programme. Prof Bassam Abu Hijleh, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and IT commented: “BUiD’s partnership with ASEM began in 2019 when the university’s Engineering Management MSc programme became the first in the Middle East to receive ASEM’s professional accreditation.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Additional online courses offered to support PEI workers and employers - Workers Compensation Board
Building on the success of the first five courses it launched less than a year ago, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to announce that three additional online certificate courses are now available. These courses are free, and they are available to anyone at the click of a button on the WCB website. The three new courses are: Ergonomics, Developing a Respiratory Protection Program and Hearing Conservation Programs. “The goal of the courses is to provide practical knowledge and insights into occupational health and safety and compensation topics that support both workers and employers,” said Danny Miller, the WCB’s Director of Occupational Health and Safety. “Since the initial five courses were released in May 2024, over 400 individuals have registered for courses and 516 completion certificates have been delivered.”
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Micro-credentials: A New Era in Professional Development - Governance Institute of Australia
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, professional skills can soon become obsolete. In order to keep up with changing demands, shorter, cheaper and more practical credentials are required. Micro-credentials are concise, certification-style courses designed to enhance proficiency in a particular area of study within a shorter timeframe.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The 2nd C2-FRONTS International Collaboration Promotion Meeting. - Gifu University
In this meeting, Professor INOUE Masahiro from Keio University (Tokyo) participated online and gave a lecture on 'The Latest Trends in Micro-Credentials1.' In the lecture, detailed explanations were provided on the development of micro-credentials both domestically and internationally, and how each institution should respond in the future. Particularly, the insights on the potential for international collaboration using micro-credentials and the challenges in their implementation were extremely valuable for the participants. Gifu University will continue to promote international collaboration through frequent information sharing with related institutions and striving for further development.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Should I Get Microcredentials To Complement My Four-Year Degree In Today’s Job Market? - Maja Zelihic, Forbes
The data supports this evolution. A 2023 report by the Education Design Lab highlights that 70% of employers recognize microcredentials as valuable indicators of specialized skills, while 87% continue to value the foundational knowledge provided by traditional degrees. As micropathways grow in popularity, they are increasingly regarded as complementary to degrees rather than standalone solutions. The conversation is shifting from choosing one path over the other to understanding how they work together to create versatile, future-ready professionals.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
The future of education: Heriot-Watt University’s Professor Richard A Williams shares insights - Gulf News
In an in-depth conversation with Gulf Business, Professor Richard A Williams, Principal and Vice Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, shares the key trends transforming education today. He also talks about bridging the skills gap and the impact of AI on students and society. Furthermore, he discusses the rising demand for micro-credentials and the importance of raising awareness about sustainability.
https://gulfbusiness.com/videolinks/heriot-watt-principal-prof-richard-williams-on-education/
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Butler, NCAA partner to support high school counselors - Erick Dick, Inside Indiana Business
Butler University and the NCAA have launched a free online certificate program to educate high school counselors about the NCAA eligibility process. The program is structured to be a “one-stop shop” and will include a series of online modules. “High school counselors have very full plates, and expecting them to keep up with ever-changing NCAA eligibility requirements is somewhat unrealistic,” Stephanie Hinshaw, associate vice president of transformation at Butler, said in a news release. “At Butler, we have quite a bit of experience in developing certificate programs and other lifelong learning curricula, and we were excited about the opportunity to work alongside the NCAA Eligibility Center to make it easier for high school counselors to support their student-athletes.”
Friday, February 21, 2025
Creative Futures Academy receives Human Capital Initiative Micro-Credentials subsidy funding into 2025
Last year, Creative Futures Academy was awarded a total of €315,640 from the Human Capital Initiative HCI Pillar 3 Micro-Credentials Subsidy funding. These subsidies are allocated across various courses at the National College of Art & Design and the Institute of Art Design + Technology, Dun Laoghaire. Access to the Learner Fee Subsidy has been extended up until October 2025 meaning that learners can still avail of discounts of up to 80% on course fees! The courses on offer meet a range of priority skills needs including climate and digital skills for creatives. Creative Futures Academy continues to build its portfolio of flexible micro-credentialed learning opportunities that are accessible to learners at all stages of their career.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Ateneo Strengthens Regional Collaboration on Micro-Credentials - Ateneo de Manila
Launched in March 2023, MICROCASA includes 11 partner institutions, such as Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universitas Brawijaya, and European universities with expertise in quality assurance. The project has conducted a comparative study on micro-credential adoption in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, identifying standardization, quality assurance, and mutual recognition challenges. Ateneo engages with government, industry, and international organizations to align micro-credentials with labor market needs. The project supports global agreements like the Tokyo Convention and ASEAN Quality Assurance Network (AQAN) initiatives for transparent recognition of qualifications.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
AI Literacy Microcredential - NJIT
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, AI is both a transformative technology and a fundamental competency. To meet the need organizations and individuals have regarding this fundamental competency, NJIT is launching a non-credit AI Literacy Microcredential - coming Spring 2025.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Quality Assurance for Micro-Credentials: IBM courses on Coursera receive FIBAA quality seal - Olga Leshchanskaya, IBM
The FIBAA Accreditation and Certification Commission has awarded seven courses by IBM with the FIBAA Quality Seal for certified continuing education courses. The courses „IBM DevOps and Software Engineering”, “IBM IT Support”, “IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist”, “IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst”, “IBM IT Project Manager”, “IBM Product Manager”, and “IBM Project Manager” are exclusively accessible on the online platform Coursera. Being dubbed as “Professional certificates”, these courses prepare participants for defined professional fields in the IT sector.
Monday, February 17, 2025
Interns Impacted by Hiring Freeze Left ‘In Limbo’ - Johanna Alonso, Inside Higher Ed
The hiring freeze appears to have forced federal agencies to cancel numerous internships; most prominently, thousands of legal internships and entry-level positions within the Department of Justice and beyond have been impacted, according to reports on social media and in news outlet like Reuters and Law360. “We’ve most definitely seen impacts of the federal hiring freeze and subsequent actions related to college recruiting and internships. We’re hearing from colleges that there have been internships that have been canceled and we have heard that federal agencies have pulled out of going onto campuses to recruit,” said Shawn VanDerziel, executive director of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, an advocacy group for campus career centers and the businesses that work with them. “I would hope once the dust settles over the coming weeks and months that we will have many more answers and that the trajectory will be more positive.”
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Micro-Credentials: The New paradigm in Indian Higher Education and Skilling - Pravesh Dudani, Education-Economic Times
India’s higher education landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. Rapid technological advancements and shifting industry demands mean that graduates need more than just theoretical knowledge to thrive. While conventional degree programs lay solid academic foundations, they often struggle to keep pace with rapidly evolving skill requirements. This gap has paved the way for micro-credentials, compact, skill-focused courses that provide learners with practical, industry-relevant expertise.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Principles to award learning achievements for lifelong learning in health using micro-credentials: an international Delphi study - Sharon Mitchell, et al; Human Resources for Health
This research investigates micro-credentialing as an approach to recognise learning achievements in health. Establishing international standards can ensure consistency, promote equity, and enhance quality of recognition systems. Achieving stakeholder consensus on the key topic areas is an important precursor to lead to relevant topics from which to build appropriate standards. This research supports the efforts by UN agency representatives and experts in qualification systems, medical education, the health and care sector, regulation, and accreditation, to build foundations from which to launch normative work on the application of micro-credentials to award learning achievements for health and care workers.
Friday, February 14, 2025
SUNY system now offers hundreds of microcredentials - Brian Dwyer, Spectrum 1 News
Over the past few years, not only has the cost of higher education continued to rise, the profile of the average student has as well. Time is limited and students come from all walks of life. That’s why a relatively new concept is becoming more popular: microcredentials. Students and schools are looking at options to help continue higher education, and microcredentials are becoming popular. Microcredentials allow students to work at their own pace to earn certificates in a specific subject. SUNY offers more than 500 microcredentials, and Jefferson Community College is one school looking to help students get where they want to go.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Elevate your career options with microcredentials. - VCU
At VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences, students can enhance their career potential through digital badges, which serve as verified, online microcredentials representing the skills and knowledge gained during their studies. These badges, earned throughout their academic journey, can be easily integrated into resumes, email signatures and social media profiles, providing employers with a clear and trustworthy way to verify qualifications while giving students a competitive edge in the job market.
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