Alternative Credentials

Could alternative credentials become as valuable as degrees over the next decade? A fascinating new report informed by a survey of 17,000+ respondents across 17 countries reveals that a significant...

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Are employers recognising alternative credentials in hiring decisions? Despite continuing interest in the idea of alternative qualifications such as microcredentials, digital badges, and industry-recognised certificates, the...

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Demand for online learning and alternative credentials surges during COVID-19 The societal and economic disruption caused by COVID-19 is accelerating a movement towards online education, skills-based training, and...

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The growing importance of non-degree credentials As the pace of technological change accelerates, companies need employees possessing the most current skillsets, the most aptitude...

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Are more US employers shifting away from degree requirements? “Jobs do not require four-year college degrees. Employers do,” says a recent report from The Burning Glass Institute,...

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The growing importance of alternative credentials The emergence of non-traditional qualifications – also know as alternative credentials – has changed the higher education landscape...

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Goodbye university? Revolution vs. evolution of the current education model As we head into the tail end of 2013, a variety of claims and predictions are being tossed...

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Study tracks the increasing popularity of alternate credentials One in four higher education institutions in North America now offer badges and three in four say that...

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ICEF Podcast: The impact of micro-credentials on international education Our podcast series continues with a special episode on the growing importance of micro-credentials. These accredited courses are...

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