Lisa Kolm
Marketing Lead,
Coursera
Future-Ready Learning: A Scalable Approach to Microcredential Integration
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 3:15PM–4:00PM CT | EDUCAUSE Commons, EDUCAUSE Central Poster Area
Session Type:
Poster Session
Delivery Format:
Poster
Discover how a strategic, campus-wide approach to microcredential integration is reshaping the academic and professional learning landscape at Angelo State University. This session outlines a scalable, three-phase model that begins with faculty and staff engagement, extends to students, and ultimately supports alumni—creating a sustainable ecosystem for lifelong learning. Through real-world case studies and measurable outcomes, we’ll explore how aligning academic curricula with industry-recognized credentials has enhanced course relevance, increased student employability, and supported institutional goals around enrollment, retention, and workforce readiness. You'll gain practical strategies for mapping microcredentials to existing programs, designing assessments that balance academic integrity with industry alignment, and developing cross-functional faculty and staff champions to drive adoption. What you'll take away is learning how to design and implement a scalable microcredential ecosystem that aligns with institutional strategy, supports workforce development, and enhances digital learning. Gain insights into stakeholder engagement approaches, data-informed decision-making, and strategies for integrating microcredentials into LMS platforms and curriculum workflows.
