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A Micro-credential Refresh: A customer value-based approach to building trust and clarity in micro-credentials
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:45am - 10:30am MDT
UMC 247
This presentation explores the development and evolution of micro-credentials at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). It examines SAIT's journey from launching over 120 micro-credentials in 2021 to adopting a Product-led approach in response to market feedback. The study highlights SAIT's innovative strategies, including a classification system for different skill types and an assessment-first approach. These methods aim to create industry-aligned, customer-focused micro-credentials that effectively bridge skills gaps. A key innovation in our micro-credential definition and classification is the clear and direct connection made between skill attainment and validation and badging to prove such. SAIT's micro-credential governance requires that any badge issued for a micro-credential is based on a workplace authentic assessment that measures the skill identified through a robust assessment process that validates skill attainment through real world examples, scenarios, case studies, and workplace applications. The presentation also discusses the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the potential of micro-credentials in creating flexible learning pathways for reskilling and upskilling in the modern workforce.
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avatar for Michele Braun

Michele Braun

Project Coordinator, Continuing Education and Professional Studies, SAIT
Dr. Michele Braun has more than 20 years’ experience in learning and development, including program management and instructional design. She has worked in the public and private sector designing and delivering education and training programs with a passion for assessment and evaluation... Read More →
avatar for Lora Bucsis

Lora Bucsis

Director, Products and Learner Success, Continuing Education and Professional Studies, SAIT
Director, Product and Learner Success, Continuing Education and Professional Studies, leads a team of award-winning product managers, curriculum designers, and advisors responsible for SAIT’s Continuing Education and Professional Studies programs focused on supporting people in... Read More →
avatar for Matthew Hall

Matthew Hall

Manager, Product, Continuing Education and Professional Studies, SAIT
Hi, I'm Matthew. I lead the Product Strategy Team at SAIT, designing exceptional digital products for the Future of Work. As a consultant I worked extensively with universities, colleges and research institutes to build education ecosystems, to create process-driven learning design... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 9:45am - 10:30am MDT
UMC 247
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