Synchronizing Pathways: Expanding Institutional Capacity for Improving Credential Data Quality and Learning Mobility- UPCEA
Innovations in Higher Education: Preparing for the Future of Learning & Work
Credential Value Index (CVI) – Burning Glass Institute
Hawai‘i’s Public Classifications of Credentials & Promising Credentials in Hawai’I Report
Alternative Credential Purpose Profile Template – UPCEA
CredLens
Administrative Data Repository on the Skilled Technical Workforce – George Washington University
Overview In September 2021, the Program on Skills, Credentials & Workforce Policy (PSCWP) at George Washington University launched a two-year project with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to […]
Research: State Practices Around Industry Certification (EERC Rutgers University)
Overview The Education and Employment Research Center (EERC) at Rutgers University conducted a Survey of State Practices Around Industry Certification. The aim of the study was to provide a snapshot […]
Texas Policy on Community College Finance – Performance Funding (HB 8)
Overview House Bill 8 was passed unanimously in the Texas Senate and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbot in June 2023. HB 8 calls for strengthening community colleges by establishing a […]
Credential Maturity Index – UPCEA
Overview UPCEA developed a Credential Maturity Index, based on the Hallmarks of Excellence in Credential Innovation. The framework enables self-assessment of an organizational/unit’s effort around eight best practices, or hallmarks, with regard to […]
Quality and In-Demand Non-Degree Credentials Framework – Colorado
Overview The Framework is a definition and evaluation rubric developed by Partners in the TalentFOUND network, including the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC), Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), Colorado Community […]
Noncredit Research Collaborative
Overview Researchers from four universities (University of Michigan, University of California-Irvine, University of North Carolina – Charlotte, and Rutgers University) are partnering in the Noncredit Research Collaborative launched in early […]
Non-Degree Credentials Research Network (NCRN)
Overview The Non-Degree Credentials Research Network (NCRN) is a project funded through a grant from Lumina Foundation (2024-2025) and managed by researchers at the George Washington Institute of Public Policy […]
Hallmarks of Excellence in Credential Innovation – UPCEA
Overview Developed by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), the Hallmarks of Excellence in Credential Innovation are a collection of best practices and aspirational goals that can help […]
Credentialing: Policy & Implementation – Colorado
Overview Colorado passed multiple bills in 2022 to support credentialing strategies and assist disadvantaged students. Stackable Credential Pathways (Senate Bill 22-192) calls for improving access to quality credentials of value […]
Building Capacity, Expanding Pathways: Accelerating the Growth of Credential Innovation in Higher Education – UPCEA
Overview In August 2023, UPCEA received a one-year grant from Walmart to accelerate the growth of credential innovation in higher education. The project is founded in the recognition that non-degree […]
Education Quality Outcomes Standards Board (EQOS)
Quality Non-Degree Credential
Quality non-degree credentials provide workers and learners with the means to successfully achieve their employment and educational goals. In order to qualify, there must be valid, reliable, and transparent evidence […]
Frontloaded Embedded Non-Degree Pathways
Frontloading embedded non-degree pathways is a method to address workers and learners who are looking to re- or upskill quickly to transition jobs. It entails reordering degree pathways to frontload […]
Non-degree Credentials
Non-degree credentials include certificates, industry certifications, apprenticeships, educational certificates, occupational licenses, and digital badges.
Workcred
Education & Employment Research Center, School of Management & Labor Relations, Rutgers
Program on Skills, Credentials & Workforce Policy (PSCWP), George Washington University
Non-degree Credentials
Incremental Credential / Incremental Credentialing System / Incremental Credentialing Framework
Frontloaded Embedded Non-degree Pathways
Certificate
Badge, Skills Badge, Open Badge, Competency Badge
Credential Interoperability Frameworks
Alternative Credentials
Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)
Racial Equity for Adult Credentials In Higher Education (REACH) Collaborative
Overview The Racial Equity for Adult Credentials in Higher Education (REACH) Collaborative is a national initiative of Lumina Foundation. It focuses on creating pathways designed for Black, Hispanic, and Native […]