A new report released by The Burning Glass Institute cites our EQOS Signal of Quality as a key component in understanding non-degree credential quality – particularly when it comes to interpreting quality through outcomes-based metrics.
"The number of non-degree credentials (NDCs) has ballooned over the past decade while the number of students enrolled in degree-granting programs has dropped. With hundreds of thousands of NDCs to choose from, students, program funders, and employers have little guidance on which ones offer the highest quality education and ROI. This paper provides an overview of NDCs and their significance in the modern labor market, particularly in light of the barriers and challenges associated with attainment of traditional college degrees many learners face."
This report brings to life our vision: to deliver evaluations on a comprehensive set of non-degree credentials that are useful, operational, comprehensive, and user-friendly, which accurately describe the lived experience of learners in the United States.
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