Regulatory Agencies have been urged to initiate structures policies and guidelines for the implementation of micro credentialing in the Education system.
Vice Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, Prof Olufemi Peters made the call at a 2 day West African Regional Consultative Meeting for Micro Credentials in Abuja.
Peters explained that micro credentials are key to shaping the future of education, especially as the the concept focuses on specific skills and competencies over lengthy formal qualifications.
In her welcome remarks, the Adviser on Higher Education, Commonwealth of Learning, Prof Jane- Frances Agbu noted that micro credentials are essential tools for rapid upskilling in today’s fast paced technology driven market.
For other speakers, Micro credentials is the way to go as it focuses on job-specific skills, allowing professionals to stay current with industry demands.
The workshop with participants from 6 African countries including Ghana, Sierra Leone,Gambia has as its theme” Developing Mico Credentials Transfer in a digital age.”