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New approaches to CPL can result in more adult college students and more equitable outcomes for them, writes Michelle Navarre Cleary, an educator focused on adult learners’ success. She offers four actions to take.

An alternative digital credential (ADC), often referred to as a digital badge, is a fully-digital, information-rich record of professionally relevant skills and competencies needed in the workplace. ADCs provide an alternative way to recognize specific skills not always visible on a traditional educational transcript. An earned ADC occurs through successful completion of qualifying coursework.

Coming out of the pandemic, Eduventures has seen increased interest in non-degree programming—among adult prospects and institutions alike. Many institutions, especially those seeing adult learner enrollment decline, are scrambling to jump into this growing market.

Delawareans could save thousands of dollars and months off the time required to complete their postsecondary (post-high school) education and training by receiving credit for prior learning (CPL), or credit for what they already know from work and other experiences outside the classroom. Delaware postsecondary education institutions collaboratively developed the Delaware Credit for

Delawareans could save thousands of dollars and months off the time required to complete postsecondary education and training by receiving credit for what they already know from work and other experiences outside the classroom, under a new state framework released today.

Skills-based practices make pathways to good careers more accessible to a wider segment of the workforce by focusing on what workers can do, not on the degrees or certifications they’ve earned. The verifiable credentials wallets highlighted in this market scan give learners and workers the tools they need to communicate the totality of their skills and abilities and translate their achievements into future opportunities.

New research shows a disconnect between what executives say they believe and how HR professionals act.

Harvard researchers say colleges have all kinds of programs and supports designed to help students get well-paying jobs, but there’s little research on if they accomplish their goals.

Aspire Ability Founder & CEO Jon Mott, HORN-ED LLC Author Michael Horn, Cara Collective President & CEO Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, Schultz Family Foundatio...

Digital Credentials Consortium and NationSwell working with stakeholders to identify barriers and opportunities

The MIT Digital Credentials Consortium

The authors examine whether low-income individuals are stacking credentials and benefiting economically, explore systemic barriers to stackable credential opportunities for low-income individuals, and consider solutions to strengthen these pipelines.

Gov. Wes Moore & Rep. Virginia Foxx on the future of skills-based hiring

The impact of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) on the success of nontraditional learners (see Klein-Collins, 2017; Klein-Collins, 2010) and the value of CPL by portfolio specifically (see Klein-Collins, 2019) have been well communicated on our campuses. While much of the research on CPL has focused on the association between earning CPL credits and increased […]

Giving Every Alabamian the Opportunity to Achieve Their Dreams By Making All Learning Count

University of Maine System micro-credentials are professional credentials in skills that highlight the skills employers are seeking.

Accredible Pathways makes it easier for learners to see the next steps, stay motivated to complete their learning, and collect achievements along the way.

Prior Learning Assessment research (PLA) that covers credit for prior learning (CPL) and its impact on adult student outcomes

Glossary of Key Terms & Concepts in Skills Validation By: Education Design Lab // XCredit Skills Validation Network Contents Part 1: Glossary Overview Purpose Use of This Resource Audience Method & Analysis Next Steps Part 2: Skills Validation Skills Validation Defined The Skills Validation...