Recognition of Microcredentials in Higher Education

Challenges and Opportunities

Authors

  • Hakan Ergin Boğaziçi University

Keywords:

Middle East & North Africa, Turkey, microcredentials, skills-based higher education, credential assessment, flexible higher education

Abstract

Higher education is expected to prepare students with skills relevant to the job market. In response to this, policy makers have begun integrating microcredentials into degree programs. Microcredentials carry academic credits, distinguishing them from traditional short courses. Therefore, it is important to focus on microcredentials by trusted providers, ensuring quality assurance and portability. Their expanded use will undoubtedly enable students to flexibly acquire skills of their interest while pursuing a degree.

Author Biography

Hakan Ergin, Boğaziçi University

Hakan Ergin is assistant professor of higher education studies at Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Türkiye. E-mail: hakan.ergin1@bogazici.edu.tr.

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Published

2025-01-13

How to Cite

Ergin, H. (2025). Recognition of Microcredentials in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities. International Higher Education, (121), 20–21. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/18835

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No. 121 (2024): Winter Issue

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