Micro-Credential Council of Canada
The Accreditation Council of Micro-credentials in Canada
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What are microcredentials?
Discover the precise definition of micro-credentials and familiarize yourself with the established standards set forth by the Microcredential Council of Canada
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Best Practices for Building the Perfect Microcredentials
How these differences shape out to be in the real world.
Focus
- Micro-credentials encompass concise and targeted learning experiences designed to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for workplace success.
- Typically offered by various learning institutions across Canada, micro-credentials can also be provided by diverse organizations, including both for-profit and not-for-profit entities, as well as qualified individuals.
- Micro-credentials offer the flexibility to be completed either online or in person, serving as valuable tools to address learning gaps, acquire new skills, and facilitate the connection between education and workforce readiness.
- Additionally, they play a crucial role in enhancing an individual’s resume by showcasing their acquired expertise and competencies.
Recent articles
Micro-credentials: A Postdigital Counternarrative
Alternative credentials come in various forms. They can be short courses, micro-credentials, or digital badges, to name a few.
A systematic review of the opportunities and challenges of micro-credentials for multiple stakeholders:
Micro-credentials are gaining traction as viable vehicles for rapid upskilling of the workforce in the twenty-first century and potential pathways for gaining employment for some students.
Varadarajan, S., Koh, J. H. L., & Daniel, B. K. (2023). A systematic review of the opportunities and challenges of micro-credentials for multiple stakeholders: learners, employers, higher education institutions and government. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 20(1), 1-24.
Micro-Credentials: A Catalyst for Strategic Reset and Change in U.S. Higher Education
"... Can micro-credentials help position the institution’s academic, public service, and economic and workforce development market positions for the future?"
Olcott Jr, D. (2022). Micro-credentials: A catalyst for strategic reset and change in US higher education. American Journal of Distance Education, 36(1), 19-35.
The value of microcredentials: The employer's perspective
"..Employers were questioning the validity of a college transcript and suggested that applicants present microcredentials for key employment elements along with their transcript to certify further their ability to apply knowledge and skills..."
Gauthier, T. (2020). The value of microcredentials: The employer’s perspective. The Journal of Competency‐Based Education, 5(2), e01209.
January 2024 Industry Meeting Notes
"..The value of industry-led micro-credentials lies in their alignment with real-world industry needs and practices and the assurance the learning resources provided benefit employers and the industry sector by providing candidates with up-to-date skills..."
Micro-credentials in higher education institutions: Challenges and opportunities.
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the education sector locally and globally especially in teaching and learning delivery methods as most universities have adopted online platforms.
Ahmat, N. H. C., Bashir, M. A. A., Razali, A. R., & Kasolang, S. (2021). Micro-credentials in higher education institutions: Challenges and opportunities. Asian Journal of University Education, 17(3), 281-290.
Harnessing the Benefits of Micro Credentials for Industry 4.0 and 5.0: Skills Training and Lifelong Learning
There is now a need for upskilling and lifelong learning to be consolidated into the workforce. This paper outlines the part Micro-credentials play in joining together the three main stakeholders: the learner, the higher education institution and the employer.
Shanahan, B. W., & Organ, J. (2022). Harnessing the Benefits of Micro Credentials for Industry 4.0 and 5.0: Skills Training and Lifelong Learning. IFAC-PapersOnLine, 55(39), 82-87.
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