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Non-degree credentials are surging. But the data is lagging

Non-degree credentials have skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade, but research can't explain how students are affording them.

How microcredentials are fueling new workforce innovation

Community college leaders can confidently boast that it's "their turn and their time" to lead higher education in boosting student workforce outcomes.

Why liberal arts schools are now hopping on skills-based microcredentials

Two liberal arts colleges share how they've won faculty and leadership buy-in on innovative academic offerings.

Micro-credentials move one step closer to gaining widespread trust thanks to this framework

The 1EdTech TrustEd Microcredential Coalition has unveiled a new framework that identifies the core components every micro-credential should possess to sow trust and recognition across the school-to-career pipeline.

Going online: Why should your college dump paper for digital credentials?

With robust digital credential programs emerging at schools across the country, it’s clear that academic records and credentials are a natural place to begin.

Why higher ed needs to get on board with micro-credentials

A new study focusing on employers' perspectives on micro-credentials reveals that while a vast majority believe they boost a prospective hire's value, not enough colleges and universities are capitalizing on them.