In the ongoing hunt to develop better metrics to identify the most desirable candidates, employers are looking for institutions that showcase transferable (and often non-academic) skills Employers ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo has awarded seven students with the university’s first academic badge, a micro-credential that allows students to showcase their mastery of a skill in an area ...

Learners completing a micro-credential earn a digital badge that is shareable on their ePortfolio, digital resumé or LinkedIn profile. Micro-credentials may also be stacked to earn certificates or ...

Digital Promise has launched its own micro-credential platform. The service enables educators to choose a micro-credential, compile the evidence and submit it. From there, an "assessor" will evaluate ...

At CU Boulder, instructors have the unique opportunity to become proficient in subject matter to complete a degree requirement, act as a stand-alone credential, or to meet an employer requirement.

A nonprofit that brings together vendors, funders and schools to fill gaps in education has launched a search for four teams that will help improve digital badging. The Education Design Lab announced ...

Recently employers have been noticing an increase in the use of micro-credentials and digital badges in potential hiree’s applications. For those who still use a traditional resume, you’re probably ...

Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health developed five micro-credentials (mini-courses) as part of a collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Health Long Term Care Task Force.

[Editor’s note: This story, originally published on April 5th of this year, was our #9 most popular story of the year. Happy holidays, and thank you for tuning into our 2018 countdown!] Employers ...

A micro-credential is a small program that allows you to gain relevant skills that are needed in today's workforce. Micro-credentials are smaller than a degree or certificate and can be earned in as ...

Hope College is committed to preparing our students for successful careers from the moment they step on campus. Micro-credentials are a way for students to demonstrate achievement of specific skills ...