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Micro-credentials – what they are and how they can help you

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Micro-credentials can help you get ahead. Image:  Avel Chuklanov/Unsplash

Victoria Masterson
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What are digital micro-credentials?
The evolution of education and skills pathways. Image: Brookings

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Micro-credentials – also known as digital badges – are pieces of data that learners can use to verify training they’ve taken. Image: Class Hack on Tumblr

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