Competency-based Education

Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) offer a wealth of resources, such as Applied Research Centres (ARCs) and customised learning pathways for working adults.

SIT is empowering working professionals to acquire skills incrementally, on a need basis and at a pace comfortable for the learner. Stackable Micro-credentials hold the answer to upskilling in a VUCA world.

As more of those entering the workforce are diversifying the way they pick up knowledge and competency-based learning picks up pace, how does this impact employers and how they hire?

Dr Barbara Bichelmeyer, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of the University of Kansas, spoke at the Applied Learning Conference 2023 and shared why the future of education lies in competency-based education.

The Singapore Institute of Technology is proposing a new approach to upskilling and education that shifts the focus from paper qualifications to certified skills and competencies.

As the shelf-life of skills shortens, it's time to rethink the traditional approach to upskilling.

Academy will pioneer a framework that holistically assesses both formal and informal qualifications for credits, bolstering the upskilling progress of learners