{"product_id":"micro-credentials-badges-101-october-21-2026","title":"Micro-Credentials \u0026 Badges 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 Drive Enrollment \u0026amp; Meet Shifting Academic \u0026amp; 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) in Buffalo, New York, 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 \u0026 Badges 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-badges-101-october-21-2026","provider":"PaperClip Communications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}