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Designing and Developing Microcredentials

Designing and Developing Microcredentials
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Author(s): Stacey L. Rosenberg (Southern New Hampshire University, USA)and Toni Clayton (Southern New Hampshire University, USA)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 24
Source title: Integrating Micro-Credentials With AI in Open Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Gürhan Durak (Balıkesir University, Balıkesir, Turkey)and Serkan Çankaya (İzmir Democracy University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-5488-9.ch004

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Abstract

This chapter offers a guide to designing and developing microcredentials, highlighting their key characteristics, benefits, and theoretical foundations. It explores core design elements, including the value for higher education providers and learners, assessment methods, partnerships, infrastructure, and financial planning. The development process encompasses market analysis, governance and accreditation, and strategies for integration and transferability. Quality assurance and continuous improvement are emphasized, focusing on delivery methods, technological platforms, assessment strategies, and alignment with labor market needs. The chapter stresses defining specific skills, providing evidence of achievement, and engaging internal and external stakeholders. Implementation strategies cover promotion, marketing, leveraging partnerships, and effective branding. Practical insights are provided through case studies and examples of successful programs. The chapter concludes with a discussion on future trends and challenges, offering a forward-looking perspective on microcredentials.

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