‘Badges’ becoming preferred route to new opportunities
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What are micro-credentials? Sometimes known as “badges,” they are most frequently online representations of proficiency in a particular skill or competency. In lieu of conventional academic credentials, they are becoming the preferred route to new opportunities for many employers in today’s labour market.