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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017. Prior to the digital revolution, these credentials were called certificates of completion. Badges recognize program and certificate completion, with badge color based on skill level. EDUCAUSE implemented a digital badge program in 2014.

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The Association Maintaining Memorial Day’s Lasting Impact Overseas

Associations Now

The group’s mission, as stated in its certificate of incorporation, reads: “To decorate on the National Memorial Day and such other public and patriotic holidays as may be appropriate, the graves, tombs, and monuments of all American Servicemen and women of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Auxiliary Services buried overseas.”

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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

Facebook acquired Oculus in 2014. While credentials like certifications and certificates have been around for a long time, there is now rising interest in them as approaches that require less time and cost significantly less than traditional degree programs. Want to boost your marketing maturity? The Leap in Learning Science.

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How To Design a Digital Badge Strategy

WBT Systems

Digital Badges are a part of these changes and are set to make a big impact on education and certification programs in 2017. Diplomas, degrees, certification, and skills quickly lose their relevance and become obsolete. Dramatic changes have occurred in how learning is recognized, accredited and validated. Education, E.

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