When credential innovation is em-bedded within an institution’s strategic plan, programs are not only betteraligned with mission and goals but also more likely to deliver fiscal benefitsand effectively compete with other providers. The growing emphasis on work-force development and professional advancement signals a shift towardoutcome-driven design, positioning microcredentials as an important bridgebetween education and employment. Institutions that intentionally embedthese initiatives into their strategic priorities and collaborate closely with in-dustry partners will be best positioned to deliver programs that are bothmission-aligned and market-relevant.Executive Summary
Key finding: have a strategy, have a plan.
