In today’s show, we’re diving into the world of noncredit courses. The World Economic Forum highlighted the growing gap between the curriculum taught in traditional degree programs and the skills needed to work in today’s digital world. At the same time, enrollment in full-time degree courses continues to decline.

Much has been said about micro-credentials and alternate pathways being the solution to both institutional enrollment challenges and closing the skills gap, but designing and sustaining these programs requires a different type of strategy and leadership. How can universities and colleges create noncredit courses that truly meet the practical needs of learners and employers?

To discuss this topic further, we welcomed Dr. Luke Dowden, Chief Online Learning Officer at the Alamo Colleges District. Dr. Dowden and Dr. Ford discussed why institutes and organizations should design noncredit courses with validated personas in mind, why credit for prior learning as an enrollment strategy is so important, the Alamo Colleges micro-credentials briefs and the three key questions organizations should be asking with regards to creating sustainable micro pathway programs.

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