eCampus News - Microcredentials Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/microcredentials/ Higher Ed News Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:41:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.ecampusnews.com/files/2021/03/cropped-ecnicon-1-32x32.jpg eCampus News - Microcredentials Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/microcredentials/ 32 32 107582492 Workforce training, upskilling in demand among younger adults https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/03/17/workforce-training-upskilling-in-demand-among-younger-adults/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101069 Many young adults with degrees think workforce training, which they say is missing from their curriculums, is critical to a successful careerIn the midst of the growing conversation about the ROI of a college degree, a report from Multiverse reveals that parental expectations push students to attend college, even though 50 percent of young adults believe a college degree isn't worth the cost.

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]]> 101069 Biggest barrier to skill development is cost, survey finds https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/03/15/biggest-barrier-to-skill-development-is-cost-survey-finds/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100774 Employees worry that digital credentials may be costly to obtain, but working while earning a credential is important to career changers.Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across different industries, but say they are not familiar with career options. At the same time, online training and digital credentials are emerging as a recognized pathway to opportunity as respondents plan to seek new jobs in the year ahead.

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]]> 100774 Employer demand for microcredentials is on the rise https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/03/08/employer-demand-for-microcredentials-is-on-the-rise/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100926 Nearly 100 percent of organizational leaders see benefits from employees having microcredentials, according to a new survey.Employer demand for microcredentials is on the rise, according to a new study from Collegis Education and UPCEA, the association for college and university leaders in online and professional continuing education.

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]]> 100926 “Great Resigners” are content with new roles offering upskilling https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/02/15/great-resigners-are-content-with-new-roles-offering-upskilling/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100616 The Great Resignation forced leaders to prioritize connection between work and mission, provide clear career trajectories and upward mobilityNearly two years after the term “The Great Resignation” was coined and millions of Americans quit their jobs, new research announced today from Cengage Group, a global education technology company, reveals that 81 percent of Great Resigners have no regrets about quitting.

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]]> 100616 College leaders look to flexible learning, microcredentials to boost enrollments https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/01/10/college-leaders-look-to-flexible-learning-microcredentials-to-boost-enrollments/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100458 Declining enrollments are a concern, but there are signs that students see the value of higher education--in new formats and on their termsAs college increasingly becomes financially out of reach for many students and enrollments wane, concerned administrators are implementing new programs, flexible learning formats and marketing to new demographics to help ease the decline, according to new research from Cengage, Bay View Analytics and industry partners.

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]]> 100458 Credential confusion? https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2023/01/09/credential-confusion/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100418 Research finds that non-academic providers such as apprenticeships and bootcamps now account for more than half of all credentials nationwideMore than half of available credential programs generally sit outside of traditional institutions of higher educations, according to a new analysis that reveals a maze of non-degree credentials, such as digital badges, certificates, certifications, and apprenticeships.

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]]> 100418 Students say this specific thing helps them stand out in the workforce https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2022/12/27/students-microcredentials-standout/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100435 By looking at skills-based learning and microcredentials, institutions can directly connect degree programs to the workforce.An overwhelming majority of surveyed students say they believe earning microcredentials or professional certificates will better position them for employment upon graduation, according to new data from Coursera.

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]]> 100435 Closing the skills gap with microcredentials https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2022/12/26/closing-the-skills-gap-with-microcredentials/ Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100432 These bite-sized courses can facilitate accessible education and help students and workers further their knowledge and skill developmentLast year, a majority of U.S. employers said that 2020 brought more difficulty in filling open jobs due to the skills gap than previous years. Additionally, a Gartner survey found that 58 percent of employees felt that they need new skills in order to successfully do their work.

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]]> 100432 Gauging the macro impact of microcredentials https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2022/12/21/gauging-the-macro-impact-of-microcredentials/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100424 By pairing microcredentials with digital credentials, individuals are prepared for a changing workforce and can make a big impact in three key waysThe workforce is facing a shift in the recognition of skills and experiences as many individuals have left their jobs and are trying to switch roles completely, alongside millions of open job roles waiting to be filled by qualified candidates.

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]]> 100424 Young adults want more workforce training https://www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-learning/2022/12/07/young-adults-want-more-workforce-training/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=100300 Many young adults with degrees think workplace training, which they say is missing from their curriculums, is critical to a successful careerIn the midst of the growing conversation about the ROI of a college degree, a new report from Multiverse reveals that parental expectations push students to attend college, even though 50 percent of young adults believe a college degree isn't worth the cost.

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