Credentials Unscripted
In this thought leadership podcast by Parchment, we explore credential innovation, learner pathways, and the ways individuals navigate their educational and professional journeys. We'll be talking with leading experts to uncover how institutions and organizations are helping learners turn their credential into an opportunity.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Short-Term Credential Landscape & AI's Impact
Paul Fain, Journalist and Founder of Workshift.org, joins us to discuss the short-term credentialing landscape, how we measure ROI, and the potential impacts of AI on learners and the higher educatio…
Achieving Excellence in Student Transfer
80% of community college students intend to transfer to earn their Bachelor's degree. Only 16% accomplish that goal. Why? To discuss the challenges of transfer and share how institutions can become m…
Incremental Credentialing & Degree Along the Way
Listen to learn how Purdue University Global is crafting new pathways for learners through incremental credentialing and "degree along the way". We are joined by Jacob Askeroth, who shares how they i…
Short-Term Pell & Credential Policy
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Van Davis, Executive Director at WCET & Vice President of Digital Learning at WICHE, to discuss recent policy discussions and legislation related to Short-Term P…
The State of Career Tech Ed: Credentials of Value
The landscape of Career Technical Education (CTE) is rapidly evolving. What are states doing to maximize opportunities for learners? How are states grappling with the proliferation of credentials? To…
The Great Value Shift in Higher Ed
Higher education is at a critical cultural moment, with growing skepticism around the value of a college degree. How can postsecondary remain relevant and valuable? In this episode, we speak with Dr.…
Bridging the Divide Between Education & Labor
Why is there a gap between the skills employers want and the skills we develop in higher education? How do we build the organizational capacity for rigorous earn-and-learn opportunities? In this epis…
The Value of Experiential Learning
What is the value of experiential learning? And, what are the experiences that really matter for learners and employers? In this episode, Beth Merenstein, Associate Vice President for Community Engag…
NACE's 2025 Job Outlook for Graduates
In this episode, we are joined by Shawn VanDerziel, President & CEO of the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE), to discuss their report on the 2025 Job Outlook for graduates. Shawn hi…
The Power of AI for Credit Mobility
How can AI improve credit mobility in higher education? In this episode, Jesse Boeding, Co-Founder of Education Assessment System, joins us to share research on AI and credit mobility. She highlights…
Building a Meaningful Microcredential Program
Kristen Vanselow, Assistant Vice President for Innovative Education & Partnerships at Florida Gulf Coast University joins us to share how FGCU has developed a robust microcredential program that prov…
Digital Badging at the System Level
In this episode, we are joined by Marla Gunasegaram, Systemwide Learning Technology Strategist at the California State University System. She shares how they scaled digital badging across the CSU sys…
The Next 5 Years of Digital Credentialing
The digital credentialing landscape is quickly evolving, with the explosion of microcredentials, badges and the conversation around skills. What does the next 5 years of digital credentialing look li…
A Discussion on AI in College Admissions
How should AI fit into the college admissions process? What guidance are institutions offering prospective students? And, how can high school counselors advise their students? In this episode, we spe…
CPL for Incremental & Non-Credit Credentials
Credit for Prior Learning has long been utilized by higher education to award credit for work, life or training experience. But, how can CPL be utilized amidst the growing world of short-term, non-cr…
Meaningful Competency Based Education
What do we really know about the skills and competencies of graduates? Surprisingly, very little. In this episode, we are joined by Amber Garrison Duncan from the Competency Based Education Network, …
A Framework for Non-Degree Credential Quality
Non-degree credentials are growing rapidly, but what does non-degree credential quality look like? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michelle Van Noy, Director of the Education & Employment Resea…
Impactful College & Career Planning w/ NYC Public Schools
How does the largest school district in the country set students up for postsecondary success? In this episode, we are joined by Kristen Harris, Executive Director of College & Career Planning at New…
Postsecondary Outcomes of Dual Enrollment Students
Are dually enrolled students more likely to graduate? Are they more likely to enroll in postsecondary? In this episode, we dig into the impacts of dual enrollment on a student's pathway to and throug…
The European Microcredential Landscape
What is the microcredentialing landscape in Europe? In this episode, we are joined by Anastasia Pouliou, an expert in Vocational Education & Training from Cedefop. She shares the work being done in E…