{"product_id":"micro-credentials-101-october-21-2026","title":"Micro-credentials 101 – October 21, 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWednesday, October 21, 2026\u003cbr\u003e2:00 – 3:30 pm ET\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Data Driven Approach to Meet Today's Academic and Workforce Needs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs demand for flexible, skills based learning continues to grow institutions may find challenges with how and where to start. Micro-credentials are a gamechanger in meeting shifting academic and workforce needs if care is taken in building your program. Otherwise, despite widespread interest, many institutions struggle to turn micro credentials into a sustainable, scalable part of their credentialing ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn October 21, 2026, gather your campus leaders, faculty, and administrators who are ready to move beyond conversation to begin building micro-credential programs that are coherent, credible, and aligned with learner and workforce needs. Our expert presenter will outline everything you need to know on how to implement a successful micro-credential and digital badge program on your campus. She will address common myths and misunderstandings about micro-credentials and offer a practical, structured approach to help institutions move confidently from ideas to implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy reframing micro-credentials as a strategic extension of traditional learning – not a standalone innovation – participants will gain clarity, confidence and a realistic path forward. Leave with a clearer understanding of how to build micro-credential programs that support learner success, strengthen employer trust, and advance your institutional mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTopics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGain tools and strategies to help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify key factors that contribute to successful micro credential initiatives, including design, governance and stakeholder alignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize common implementation challenges and apply practical strategies to overcome them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate approaches for aligning micro credentials with institutional priorities and workforce needs, ensuring relevance and credibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop an alternative credential program with clear action steps needed to be successful to drive revenue and increase enrollment and retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess the quality and effectiveness of micro-credential offerings using clear, evidence based criteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an action plan that translates institutional aspirations into concrete next steps to build a high-quality and rigorous micro-credential program.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresenter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/Anne_Reed_Headshot_Circle.png?v=1785783778\" width=\"100x100\" height=\"100x100\" alt=\"Headshot of Anne Reed\" style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 40px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnne Reed\u003c\/strong\u003e is the founding Director of the Office of Micro-Credentials at the University at Buffalo (UB), where she leads institution-wide strategy, design, and implementation of a robust micro-credential initiative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/pages\/presenter-bio-anne-reed-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for full bio.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PaperClip Communications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52159555698908,"sku":"AC2251 Micro-credentials 101 10.21.26","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/10.21.26Micro-Credentials_Badges101.jpg?v=1785841876","url":"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/products\/micro-credentials-101-october-21-2026","provider":"PaperClip Communications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}