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Fresh perspectives on digital skill trends, learner outcomes, and workforce-aligned learning—crafted for university leaders and learners.

Clayton Dean – Can you operate a micro-credential?

The real question isn't whether you can build a micro-credential. It's whether you can operate one.

The hard part of micro-credentials isn't building one—it's operating it. A dean's 12-question diagnostic to test whether your R1 is actually built to run one.

AI can't think for you: Critical skills for the future

Discover why critical thinking, empathy, and curiosity are the skills AI can’t replace—and how to stay competitive in the AI era.

Prepare learners with AI workflows

AI workflows are here—how should we prepare learners?

University leaders: Learn what AI workflow skills to include in continuing education programs for workforce readiness.