(from ICEF Monitor) Certificates, badges and micro-credentials are among the strategies growing numbers of educational institutions are offering to both help students prepare for a shifting workforce and become potential new revenue sources. One in four North American colleges and universities now offer some variation on alternate credentials, which are distinct from traditional degrees, and three in four say they are "strategically important to their future." Much of this reflects changing business directions. Struggling to find qualified employees for many specialized positions, the "business world is increasingly embracing alternative credentials and digital badging for professional development," according to a study from Pearson and UPCEA.
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