WorkcredMicrocredentials: Credentials at the Speed of BusinessPostsecondary education institutions, training providers, professional associations and certification bodies are among the many types of…Jul 17Jul 17
WorkcredThe Power of Systems Thinking to Understand the Total Impact of Credentialing DecisionsThe United States credentialing system is very complex, involving many types of organizations and governmental agencies (see Figure 1)…Oct 19, 2022Oct 19, 2022
WorkcredThe Link Between Recertification and Competency: More Evidence NeededOne key distinction between a certification and other credentials is its ability to signal continued competence in a profession…Jul 20, 2022Jul 20, 2022
WorkcredFact or Fiction? Five Myths about CertificatesCertificates play a vital role in today’s skills-based economy, signaling to employers the learning outcomes that potential hires have…Jun 22, 2022Jun 22, 2022
WorkcredHow Much Do You Know About Certifications?In the world of competencies and credentials the most confusion surrounds the differences between certifications and certificates Read moreMay 17, 2022May 17, 2022
WorkcredCertification Bodies Need Incentives to Collect & Share High-Quality DataThree elements should be met to incentivize more certification bodies to begin to collect and share much-needed data on certifications.Apr 13, 2022Apr 13, 2022
WorkcredThe Reality and Potential of CertificationsA new series of reports serve to help everyone understand the characteristics of certifications and their potential in the workforce.Mar 28, 2022Mar 28, 2022
WorkcredThe Importance of Collaboration for CertificationsWorkcred has developed a set of case studies that reveal just how powerful collaboration is to certifications. In fact, collaboration among…Feb 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022
WorkcredAre Pandemic-Related Changes Negatively Affecting the Quality of Credentials?During the last two years, many changes and sometimes shortcuts have been made in the credentialing industry, specifically in certificationFeb 17, 2022Feb 17, 2022
WorkcredHow are Certifications Supported by Standards?Standards protect health, safety, environment, and can ensure that different products work together. They are also important to…Jan 20, 2022Jan 20, 2022