Challenges and opportunities of micro-credentials as a new form of certification in health science education—a discussion paper [PDF]
BMC Medical EducationMicro-credentials are an element of the European Skills Agenda 2020. This five-year plan aims to develop improved applied and broader work skills in response to system demands from employers, industry and communities.
Kinga Zdunek +6 more
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Developing anesthesia nursing micro-credentials based on core competencies: a Delphi study [PDF]
BMC Medical EducationBackground In recent years, advancements in medical technology and a surge in surgical procedures in China have led to an escalating demand for anesthetic nurse services.
Xin Yin +4 more
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The Use of Micro-Credentials in Health Professions Education: A Scoping Review [PDF]
Perspectives on Medical EducationBackground: Healthcare professionals must continuously update their competencies to keep pace with evolving clinical practices; however, traditional continuing professional development (CPD) methods often have limited impact on competency and performance.
Marco Zaccagnini +5 more
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Bridging competency gaps for newly graduated nurses through micro-credentials: an interpretative descriptive qualitative study [PDF]
BMC Medical EducationBackground Continuous professional development is crucial for maintaining the competence of health professionals. However, traditional nursing education often leaves graduates with gaps between acquired competencies and those required in clinical ...
Mirko Prosen, Sabina Ličen
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Micro-credentials: What, why and whereto
Management, Education & Innovation ReviewIn the rapidly evolving landscape of the modern workforce, traditional higher education models are being challenged to adapt to new types of students and the principles of lifelong learning, including the need for continuous professional development ...
Flip Schutte, Truida Oosthuizen
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A systematic review of the opportunities and challenges of micro-credentials for multiple stakeholders: learners, employers, higher education institutions and government [PDF]
International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 2023 Micro-credentials are gaining traction as viable vehicles for rapid upskilling of the workforce in the twenty-first century and potential pathways for gaining employment for some students.
Soovendran Varadarajan +2 more
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A strategic reset: micro-credentials for higher education leaders [PDF]
Smart Learning Environments, 2022 This article provides university leaders an introduction to the emerging micro-credentials field, including a snapshot of the global landscape. Despite the accelerated interest in micro-credentials, this article also raises a fundamental strategic ...
Rory McGreal, Don Olcott
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Micro-credentials: Common features and challenges [PDF]
Pacific Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, 2021 Micro-credentials (MCs) are emerging as a viable form of non-degree qualification as they can offer flexible, inexpensive contents which closely match learners’ needs. The opportunities to gain MCs are increasing and academics involved in online learning
Cowie, Neil, Sakui, Keiko
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Bridging the Gap: Micro-credentials for Development
International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2022 This paper describes current trends and issues in implementing micro-credentials. The Covid19 epidemic, combined with the increasing cost of higher education; employer concerns about graduate skills and competencies; increasing inequities in access; and
Rory McGreal +3 more
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Micro-credentials and reflections on higher education [PDF]
Higher Education Evaluation and Development, 2023 Purpose – Micro-credentials, which have been widely used in re-skilling and skills development, provide advantages for improvement in the professional career.
Rukiye Orman +2 more
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