Report
Credentials at Work: Employer Perceptions of Short-Term Credentials
Exploring the impact of short-term credentials
Nonprofit Credential Engine reports that there are 920,000 unique postsecondary credentials available in the US, of which approximately 560,000 are short-term credentials, from MOOC (massive open online course) providers and non-academic organizations. What’s more, more than 40 percent of working adults report completing some type of non-degree credential, according to a Strada Public Viewpoint survey. But how do employers actually perceive these short-term credentials? And what could they mean for the future of our workforce? Read the report to find out.
Employer perceptions of short-term credentials, by the numbers
46%
of respondents at companies without degree requirements said they hire people without a college degree very often or extremely often
80%
of managers agreed that short-term credentials are an acceptable way to convey skills or areas of knowledge in the workplace
71%
of managers agreed that earning a short-term credential would increase the likelihood of an employee receiving a promotion
Dive into answers to critical questions:
- Do employers view new credentials as a viable alternative to traditional degrees in the hiring process?
- Do managers believe that short-term credentials effectively demonstrate the skills and knowledge potential workers bring to the table?
- Are students and workers reaping the benefits of these new credentials?
- Do businesses see colleges and universities as long-term partners for meeting their credentialing and upskilling needs?
Explore how InsideTrack and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) joined forces to answer these questions.
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