Unlocking Career Potential: How Micro-Credentials Are Revolutionising Higher Education and Lifelong Learning
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| הוצא לאור ב: | Education Sciences vol. 15, no. 5 (2025), p. 525 |
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MDPI AG
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| Resumen: | Micro-credentials (MCs) emerged as a powerful tool to advance employability and lifelong learning while opening opportunities for diverse career directions for individuals. They are generally short programmes and have a specific focus on developing complementary skills in a particular area of interest for the learner. This paper presents a critical narrative review exploring the transformative potential of micro-credentials, which provide targeted, flexible, and accessible pathways for skill development and career advancement. It examines how micro-credentials bridge the gap between traditional education and modern industry demands and recognises the importance of collaborative efforts between higher education and industry in identifying and sometimes even co-designing relevant micro-credential programmes. Additionally, the paper analyses the impact of micro-credential programmes on non-traditional learners and discusses the mechanisms to ensure the quality and credibility of such programmes. The findings highlight four key thematic areas, revealing that micro-credentials serve as flexible, inclusive tools that enhance employability, support institutional innovation, and promote lifelong learning. |
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| ISSN: | 2227-7102 2076-3344 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/educsci15050525 |
| Fuente: | Education Database |