Wednesday, October 21, 2026
2:00 – 3:30 pm ET

A Data-Driven Approach to Drive Enrollment & Meet Shifting Academic & Workforce Needs

As 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.

On 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.

By 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.

Topics Covered

Gain tools and strategies to help you:

• Identify key factors that contribute to successful micro credential initiatives, including design, governance and stakeholder alignment.
• Recognize common implementation challenges and apply practical strategies to overcome them.
• Evaluate approaches for aligning micro credentials with institutional priorities and workforce needs, ensuring relevance and credibility.
• Develop an alternative credential program with clear action steps needed to be successful to drive revenue and increase enrollment and retention.
• Assess the quality and effectiveness of micro credential offerings using clear, evidence based criteria.
• Create an action plan that translates institutional aspirations into concrete next steps to build a high-quality and rigorous micro-credential program.
  

Presenter

Anne Reed is the founding Director of the Office of Micro-Credentials at the University at Buffalo (UB) in Buffalo, New York, where she leads institution-wide strategy, design, and implementation of a robust micro-credential initiative.
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