Introducing Multidisciplinary Micro-credentialing: Rethinking Learning and Development for Higher Education and Industry

Micro-credentialing is a time-wise alternative to traditional degrees, allowing learners to quickly acquire skills-in-demand and associated knowledge. It has the potential to benefit both higher education and industry, but limited research has been conducted on multidisciplinary micro-credentialing and its benefits. Introducing Multidisciplinary Micro-credentialing establishes a HE-industry framework to augment a re-skilling and upskilling process, generating adaptable multidisciplinary links and intersections toward self-sufficiency.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Micro-credentialing has emerged as a popular option for individuals seeking time-wise alternatives to traditional degrees in higher education. These short online or physical courses offer greater accessibility, allowing learners to quickly acquire skills-in-demand and associated knowledge, enabling them to be re-deployed into industry. While the payback of micro-credentials is substantial, as they demonstrate skills, knowledge, and/or experience in a specific subject area or capability, their full integration into the credentialing ecosystem remains to be fully explored.

To date, there has been limited research on multidisciplinary micro-credentialing and its potential benefits to both higher education and industry. Introducing Multidisciplinary Micro-credentialing seeks to establish a framework that enhances the re-skilling and upskilling process, enabling courses to generate adaptable multidisciplinary links and intersections toward self-sufficiency. Subasinghe and Giridharan delve into an in-depth discourse analysis on the benefits related to self-sufficiency, which could foster robust academia-industry partnerships to facilitate fluidity between different credentialing models and job sectors.

Micro-credentialing offers a flexible and efficient way for individuals to acquire new skills and knowledge, enabling them to adapt to changing job market demands. By providing a clear and structured pathway to credentials, micro-credentialing can help bridge the gap between education and employment, allowing individuals to advance their careers and achieve their goals. As the demand for skills continues to evolve, micro-credentialing will likely play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of higher education and industry.

Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803824604