Webinar – Microcredentials: Protecting Consumers Through Quality Assurance

March 21, 2024

 

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Join this insightful and timely CHEA/CIQG webinar where our panelists will delve into the transformative role of academic microcredentials in higher education and their impact on student employment opportunities and the global economy. Our discussion will focus on how microcredentials are reshaping traditional higher education pathways, equipping students with targeted skills and competencies demanded by today's job market. The panelists will explore the potential benefit of microcredentials to bridge the gap between education and industry, facilitating smoother transitions for students into meaningful employment while bolstering workforce agility and innovation.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 8:00 – 9:00 am ET

Scheduled Speakers Include:

  • Dr. Quentin McAndrew - Global Academic Strategist, Coursera, USA
  • Dr. Tina Seufert - Scientific Director, School of Advanced Professional Studies, Ulm University, Germany
  • Dr. Padraig Walsh - Chief Executive Officer, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
  • Dr. Jamil Salmi (moderator) - Global Tertiary Education Expert (CIQG Advisory Council Member)

The free webinar -- open only to CHEA and CIQG members, as well as CHEA-recognized accreditors -- will present valuable information for accreditation and quality assurance leaders, institutional leaders and administrators, and other accreditation stakeholders.

If you are not a CHEA or CIQG member and would like more information on how to join, please contact Eric Selwyn.