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Nearly all higher education leaders (97 percent) offering microcredentials believe the credentials improve students’ long-term employment prospects, according to a survey from Coursera.

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As private firms and governments struggle to fill jobs – and with the cost of college too high for many students – employers and elected officials are searching for alternative ways for people to get ...

(TNS) — Allegheny College has announced its microcredential program featuring a multidisciplinary slate of categories following a successful pilot phase. With the college’s focus on preparing ...

Many nurses are thinking ahead to 2026 and wondering what will move their careers forward. Earning another degree may not fit into everyone’s life, but focused credentials can help you grow without ...

While most parents and educators are generally supportive of students pursuing nondegree pathways after high school, a new survey from American Student Assistance and Jobs for the Future shows that ...

If you pay much attention to higher education or workforce training, odds are you’ve seen excited talk about the promise of microcredentials. Earlier this year, a survey of employers reported that 95 ...

In a rapidly evolving job market, the traditional degree is no longer the only path to career readiness. Microcredentials–short, focused certifications in specific skills or knowledge areas–are ...

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