MJ Bishop, vice president of integrative learning design at the University of Maryland Global Campus, shares practical guidance for institutions looking to start and scale micro-credential and non-credit learning programs.
In this video, Bishop outlines three key considerations for building programs that meet learners where they are and align more closely with workforce needs. From skills mapping existing curriculum to translating academic outcomes into employer-relevant credentials, she explains how institutions can take a thoughtful, scalable approach to alternative learning pathways.
As Bishop explains, “Three pieces of advice I would give to an institution starting a micro-credentials program is, first to begin with your existing curriculum.”
Watch to learn how a skills-first mindset can help institutions expand access, increase relevance and deliver credentials learners are actively seeking.