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Research Reports
The EQOS Outcomes-Based Signal of Quality for Non-Degree Credentials
Read our report about why the EQOS Outcomes-Based Signal of Quality paves the way for non-degree credential quality evaluation.

The EQOS Signal of Quality offers a groundbreaking approach to measuring non-degree credential outcomes and quality, addressing various workforce development challenges. In this report, EQOS examines the five dimensions of the Signal of Quality: Employment, Access, Opportunity, Learning, and Demand.

"This innovative tool has the potential to empower employers to broaden their candidate pool and optimize hiring and training practices, guide workers in selecting credentials that maximize their career prospects, assist providers in aligning their curricula with market needs, and enable policymakers and investors to allocate resources more efficiently."

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It's possible to define credential quality through outcomes, but we can't do this important work alone. We partner with employers, education providers, policymakers, and intermediaries to help implement quality standards and drive innovation in the non-degree credential marketplace.