Kristine Collins, Assistant Dean of Academic Programs in the School of Continuing Studies at University of Toronto, highlighted the increasing need to help learners stay relevant in the workforce. “We are constantly fed information about there being a skills gap and about remaining competitive,” she said. This is why microcredentials are an attractive solution. They’re short, affordable and it’s something the institution can support.There is some fear within higher education that microcredentials will replace or hold more significance than a traditional degree. But, as Collins points out, that’s a misconception; an institution can thrive by having microcredentials exist alongside degrees.
