Eduframe is back at Convergence 2024 Conference!
September 30 – October 2 | Ritz Carlton | New Orleans, LA
After two years of inspiration at the UPCEA Annual Conference and our successful showcase at Convergence 2023, Drieam, an EdTech company from the Netherlands and an official Instructure partner, is returning for Convergence 2024 to e’re excited to be taking part in an inspiring conference for professionals engaged in credential innovation in the higher education space.
Are you interested in growing and scaling your continuing education department, increasing enrollments and creating engaging online learner experience for stackable credentials? We would love to connect with you there!
The Continuing Education Storefront & SIS for Canvas LMS
Eduframe is designed to enroll more non-traditional learners & create engaging online experiences for your professional, continuing, and online education credentials. It helps your staff work more efficiently, allowing them to focus on improving your non-traditional education.
- Engage prospective students with a stunning storefront.
- Capitalize on key trends such as microcredentials & stackable, personalized programs.
- Have a 360 degree overview of your non-traditional learners.
ON-DEMAND EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR BEFORE CONVERGENCE 2024
Scaling Alternative Credentials for Lifelong Learning: Insights from US and UK Institutions
As the demand for continuous upskilling grows, alternative credentials have become crucial in supporting lifelong learning and boosting employability after graduation. With the alternative credentials market expected to grow by $2.9 billion by 2028, it’s clear that non-traditional learners are increasingly seeking industry-specific, short-form content. Simultaneously, educational institutions are turning to continuing education as a key revenue stream, underscoring the need for a scalable and flexible continuing education model.
However, developing and scaling these programs is not without its challenges. Institutions must navigate the complexities of aligning their offerings with industry needs, implementing the right technology, and managing limited resources efficiently. In this webinar, we’ll explore strategies for developing and scaling alternative credentials, drawing on the experiences of two institutions: the University of St. Andrews and Online Workforce College (OWC).
This webinar is tailored for continuing education professionals working with alternative credentials, non-degree credential strategy, and credential innovation. Attendees will gain insights into:
THERE’S SO MUCH MORE TO LEARN AND EXPLORE! JOIN US AT CONVERGENCE!
Get to know the University of St Andrews and Online Workforce College
Upskilling New-Traditional Learners: Stackable Credential Perspectives of a US Community College and a UK University to Foster Lifelong Learning
📅 October 1 | 2:30 PM | Room: Algiers
The future of continuing education is centered around alternative and stackable credentials to meet learners’ evolving needs and improve their workforce employability. Discover perspectives from both sides of the pond in rolling out alternative credentials to boost lifelong learning with the University of St. Andrews (UK) and Online Workforce College (US). Join this insightful panel discussion for actionable insights on scaling two different alternative credentials models and empowering non-traditional learners to adapt to their (local) workforce needs.
Session hosts
Andrew Wilson
Enterprise Architect at the University of St Andrews
Michael Trest
Dean of the Online Workforce College
Thomas Ohlenforst
Account Executive, Drieam
University of St Andrews
The University of St. Andrews, with its 600-year legacy of academic excellence, in 2023 expanded its educational offerings by introducing online short courses. Known for its prestigious in-person education, the university sought to adapt to the changing needs of lifelong learners by incorporating flexible, short-form courses into its curriculum. By leveraging its rich history and combining it with the right tech stack, St Andrews has successfully managed to maintain their high standards and prestigious reputation while scaling their short course offerings, ensuring that learners worldwide can benefit from their high-quality educational experience.
Online Workforce College
Jones College’s Online Workforce College initiative, with just a small team of 2, successfully launched and scaled its online skills-competency training program that results in alternative credentials, has issued 99,000 credentials to 9,000 users over 3 years, demonstrating that impactful results are achievable even with limited resources. OWC is designed to provide quality, in-demand, affordable online skills training to individuals to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace leading to improved quality of life, as well as providing employers with a more productive and educated workforce.
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