The goal of this research is to better understand the landscape of alternative credentials, and the programmatic and business models that sustain them. The results of the study show that institutions of higher education have overwhelmingly embraced alternative credentials, with a range of offerings that include non-credit certificates, professional certificates, badges, bootcamps, and MOOCs. This … Continue reading
Few people realise the profound changes that a focus on professional capabilities and resulting micro-credentials have made both to global education and the recognition of individual expertise. This paper outlines and examines the opportunities and results from a concerted effort to effectively assess, recognise and credential human capability across all workforces and all levels of work, … Continue reading
Work credentials can serve as an alternative or supplement to education credentials. Work credentials include occupational licenses and certifications; education credentials include diplomas, degrees, and educational certificates. Both types of credentials attest that a person has the skills needed to perform a job. However, a license is issued by a government agency (often a state … Continue reading