In a rapidly evolving job market, the traditional degree is no longer the only path to career readiness. Microcredentials–short, focused certifications in specific skills or knowledge areas–are ...

Nearly all higher education leaders (97 percent) offering microcredentials believe the credentials improve students’ long-term employment prospects, according to a survey from Coursera.

Congressional earmark to help develop upskilling needs in high-demand careers The Higher Education Regional Alliance of Wisconsin (HERA) announced it has secured $1.5 million in federal funding to ...

This semester, the Community College of Aurora rolled out the first microcredentials in its history. These short courses offer students the opportunity to study behavioral health, which aligns with ...

How do you spot a hot trend in higher education? Hint: Headlines in industry outlets simultaneously insist that everyone wants it, no one is sure what it is, and nobody knows if it’s any good. Welcome ...

As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas. And now going big applies to microcredentials. The University of Texas System, spanning nine academic campuses with roughly 240,000 students, is ...

As private firms and governments struggle to fill jobs – and with the cost of college too high for many students – employers and elected officials are searching for alternative ways for people to get ...

There is increasing talk about microcredentials in higher education. Earlier this week, the federal government announced the first group of courses it is supporting in a microcredential pilot program.

Ninety-five percent of employers see benefits in their employees accruing microcredentials, according to a new survey from Collegis Education and UPCEA, the association for college and university ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Leaders are saying shorter, targeted learning experiences focused on harnessing specific skills are the future of higher education. Microcredentials are designed to bring more ...

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A new research report, "Enabling Learning for Life: New Realities for Work and Education," by global technology company D2L, suggests that while American workers are interested in upskilling in their ...