Micro-credentials are one step closer to gaining a trustworthy and dependable reputation. The 1EdTech TrustEd Microcredential Coalition, formed last year to standardize rapidly growing interest from educators and organizations to issue digital badges, has unveiled a...
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University of Texas System Bets Big on Microcredentials
The system, with about 250,000 students, has teamed up with microcredential provider Coursera in its largest partnership yet, which will get students credentialed by tech giants including Meta, IBM and Google. As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas. And now...
Microcredentialing: A Catalyst for Professional Growth in the Digital Age
In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, continuous learning and upskilling have become imperative for career growth. As industries embrace digital transformation and technological advancements reshape job requirements, professionals need to acquire new...
What Higher Ed Needs to Know About Microcredentials
By now, most employers are familiar with microcredentials (also referred to as “non-degree microcredentials”), and many are partnering with higher education institutions on microcredential programs that offer employees a way to upskill or reskill quickly. This...