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The Higher Learning Commission endorsed its first microcredential providers last week after launching a new process last fall to assess organizations that offer short-term programs.<\/p>\n
Four companies secured HLC\u2019s endorsement: Corporate Finance Institute, Kaplan North America, Sophia Learning and Voltage Control.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese endorsed providers meet high-quality standards in offering short-term credentials of value,\u201d Higher Learning Commission president Barbara Gellman-Danley said in a news release. \u201cThe intent is to increase pathways for learners to gain the qualifications they need to advance careers and success.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Education and workforce development experts reviewed the providers\u2019 applications, according to the release. The companies had to prove their short-term programs are financially sound, aligned with workforce needs and include protections for learners. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe endorsement tells our students and employers alike that the credentials they\u2019ve earned open real doors, which is exactly what we\u2019ve been building toward,” Tim Vipond, co-founder and CEO of Corporate Finance Institute, said in the release. CFI offers various finance-related certifications.<\/p>\n
Going forward, providers will have to go through a review and renewal process every two years to maintain their endorsement.<\/p>\n
HLC is now looking to endorse a second round of microcredential providers. The accreditor opened a new application cycle that runs through April\u00a024 of this year. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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