26 MAY 2022 · Microcredentials are quickly becoming a way for students to obtain credit for short, skill- or competency-based courses. Whether taken through a college, university of other accredited institution, microcredentials are ways for students to prove a certain level of competency to potential employers and for employers to better verify the skills and competencies that they are seeking from potential and current employees.
In this special episode, we hear from a number of people who are thinking deeply about microcredentials and the value that they could hold for employers, students and learning institutions.
https://www.michellesengara.com/ is a cognitive social scientist who specializes in education strategy and innovation.
Dr. Robindra Sidhu is a Senior Research Analyst in Policy Development & Evaluation at York University. He is currently involved in developing a microcredential framework for the Health Leadership and Learning Network at York University.
Odette Valero is Marketing Manager for Health Leadership and Learning Network. She is instrumental in developing and promoting microcredential programs through HLLN.
Paul Edelblut is the Vice President of Cognitive Computing for Vantage Labs in New Hope, PA. with over 30 years in both education and technology with experience as a teacher, trainer, author, and product developer.
Jeremy Laurin is Senior Vice-President, External Relations & Business Development. He brings important insights around the connection between students, post-secondary institutions and employers.