Double the Credentials, Double the Employability?
Concurrent Session 8
Brief Abstract
How can you use online learning to quickly create more value for students? In the changing jobs landscape, dual credentials can bridge the gap between core university curricula and industry knowledge. Join us to explore the potential of dual credential programs for improving student outcomes.
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Extended Abstract
According to the World Economic Forum, 44% of core skills for workers will change by 2025. Technological advances and societal factors are reshaping the needs of in-demand jobs, and it’s important to align university curricula to those evolving requirements. But how can you ensure your students have those skills in the rapidly changing world we are living in?
Dual credentialing is an online approach that many forward-thinking universities are taking to ensure their graduates are well-rounded and industry-ready. Join us to explore how dual credentialing in online learning is producing higher employability outcomes for university students. Discover the trending skills employers are seeking in graduates, why students are motivated by dual credential learning and professional certificates, and how to make it a reality at your university.