Effective Micro-Credential Programs – On-Demand Training

How to Build a Robust Program to Meet Growing Demand

Institutions that can offer a robust integrated curriculum of badges, certificates and micro-credentials stand a greater chance of driving revenue through increased enrollment of non-traditional students, higher retention rates, and greater employment opportunities for their students. Micro-credentials can be a gamechanger in meeting changing academic and workforce needs, especially now – if care is taken in building your program.

What are the critical decisions that need to be made to initiate a micro-credentials strategy and the necessary resources needed for implementation?

Gather your staff and colleagues for this online training where our expert presenter outlines what you need to know.

Topics Covered

Gain crucial, actionable takeaways that will help you:

• Build a high-quality and rigorous micro-credential program.
• Identify the critical steps needed to propose, review, develop and implement a micro-credential program on your campus.
• Recognize the highly competitive global market and the key elements that make badging, micro-credentialing, and stackable credentials so valuable.
• Develop an alternative credential program with clear action steps needed to be successful to drive revenue and increase enrollment and retention.
• Create a program that will increase your institution’s portfolio of degrees and credentials and ensure your students are in a more competitive position to be workforce ready.
• Anticipate industry standards transforming micro-credentialing, badging, and stackable credentials – get ahead of trends so you can remain competitive.

Presenter

Anne Reed currently serves as the founding Director of Micro-Credentials at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York.
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