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The Rise of Micro-Credentials: A New Certification System for Career Development

The Rise of Micro-Credentials: A New Certification System for Career Development
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Author(s): Gürhan Durak (The Open University, UK)and Serkan Cankaya (Izmir Democracy University, Turkey)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 18
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.ch001

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Abstract

Micro-credentials focus on specific skills and competencies, enabling learners to acquire, demonstrate, and validate expertise in a shorter timeframe. Educational institutions, online platforms, and employers increasingly support these certifications, acknowledging their value for career development, workforce adaptability, and lifelong learning. They empower individuals to continuously update their knowledge and skill sets without the need for long-term study commitments, offering cost-effective, modular, and scalable education solutions. Despite their advantages, micro-credentials face challenges, including standardization, quality assurance, and recognition across countries. As educational institutions, employers, and policymakers work to address these barriers, the potential for micro-credentials to reshape education remains significant. Their rise reflects an era where flexible, skills-focused learning pathways are not only desirable but necessary for meeting the demands of a modern workforce and supporting lifelong personal and professional development.

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