Certifications and Micro credentials alike are in demand. The rising popularity has been attributed to a number of trends including:

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• Technology innovations

• Exponential increases in knowledge

• Public demand for standards

• Desire to avoid regulation or resulting compliance

• Short shelf life of academic degrees

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The role of credentials can play a valuable role in lifelong learning. These credentials can serve as stepping stones into the field, be stacked to earn a more comprehensive credential, or used as a means of developing advanced skills. Credentials also serve as motivations for industry professionals to fill gaps, reskill, validate critical knowledge or skills, an opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications, and provide employers with a mechanism to demonstrate their employees are qualified.

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Associations have reported the benefits of credentialing programs for their members and found that it:

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• Increased member loyalty and engagement

• Increased visibility of the association to the general public

• Provided reinforcement of the associations values

• Increased visibility of the association in the industry

• Contributes to the fulfillment of the mission

• Increased demand for association products

• Generation of non-dues revenue

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​What type of credential will best achieve the goals for your industry? Whether you are trying to correct a knowledge or skill gap or seeking to assess knowledge, we can be your partner in achieving education provider goals. 

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Contact our Director of Certifications today at info@ceuac.org to get started!