You’ve probably overheard the term “micro-credential” and wondered what the heck people are talking about. (Teeny tiny diplomas?) In a recent edition of Education Week, I take a look at what they are ...

Learning science says people learn best when they apply new information to their own contexts. When learners can make mistakes, reflect on new strategies, get feedback, and try again they gain a ...

This month’s episode explores the growing role of micro-credentials in higher education—how they differ from traditional degrees and noting that higher education institutions are still determining ...

We’re going to need every ounce of ingenuity, imagination, and creativity to confront...problems Sir Ken Robinson The world is changing, and -- as Sir Ken Robinson professes -- we will need every ...

The classroom is no longer confined to brick-and-mortar walls. A do-it-yourself education boom has taken root, driven by YouTube tutorials, coding bootcamps, and micro-credentials. These tools, fueled ...

Earlier this week, Coursera released its Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2025, which surveyed more than 2,000 students and employers across six regions. There are a ton of numbers, and some are rather ...

More than a decade ago, Linda Darling-Hammond and her colleagues revealed that most professional learning experiences in the U.S. are not adequately preparing teachers to make much-needed changes in ...

Are there any jobs that don’t require continuous upskilling and learning? It’s been a long time since a chunk of post-school training set you up for life but today, in a time when many professionals ...

THE Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has formally authorized the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to offer 13 for-credit micro-credentials. The recognition follows the approval of ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. A new report from Coursera, the online education platform, finds that students who earn a ...

Higher education institutes (HEIs) in India must play a much more active role in ensuring that students become employable by connecting them with the careers and job opportunities of tomorrow. This is ...