Many veterans have earned certifications in the military. This week we are honoring military veterans who are an asset to the country they once served in a military capacity. The skills they learned in the military and the work experience they gained while serving represent a wealth of resources for businesses and employers. With skills and work experience behind them, many vets return to school to complete their education. Supports from schools and employers can help veterans make the most of their higher education. Veterans’ Strengths as Students. Using TAP to Benefit Veterans. MORE

Basic skills and certification –Students who are seeking certification rather than entering a degree program can benefit from having basic skills taught as part of the training program, rather than being required as a pre-requisite. Adult students returning to college after a break in their education are often concerned about their ability to handle the work load. Jane V. MORE

They state, “Programs that promote formal education, professional certification, and career development are evident. It will define paths to advanced degrees or certifications that benefit both nurses and the patients they care for. High levels of satisfaction with care and job satisfaction don’t happen in isolation. They are the result of Magnet hospital philosophies and practices. MORE

Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. Every year companies face the challenge of managing their employee’s certifications and training requirements. View the infographic below to learn the Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. To learn more about Certification Tracking: Request a Certification Tracking demo. MORE

Whether or not certifications have value is a back-and-forth argument that’s been going on since before Novell launched its CNE program in the 1990s. Developer David Bolton recently incited some discussion of his own when he wrote an article for Dice Insights entitled, “5 Reasons Certifications Aren’t Worth It.”. Certifications Get You Noticed. Certifications Are Expensive. MORE

There should be certifications or alternative credentials that could more precisely signify whether someone has the required skills. Higher education of the future will be a process more than a product. How will higher education of the future students learn? There will be diverse pathways for students to follow to meet individual education and career goals. cid=at&utm_. MORE

But certification inflation is becoming a big issue for tech firms, according to a new TEKsystems survey of more than 300 tech leaders and 900 tech professionals. The TEKsystems survey found that just 26 percent of respondents always or often verify certifications. Tech] workers should understand where the value of certifications is greatest—in the hiring stage,” Hayman continued. MORE

Since the Great Recession ended seven years ago, the premium that employers are willing to pay for specific tech skills and certifications has swung wildly from one quarter to the next, like a yo-yo. IT Certifications: Market Value Gainers. Collectively, the 77 information and cybersecurity certifications tracked by Foote Partners have outperformed all other categories, rising 4.4 MORE

By evaluating company needs and assessing current and potential employee talent, employers can ensure that their employees will earn the required degrees, certificates and licenses. Work tasks have evolved as technology has evolved. Jobs require increased education requirements and more skills than ever, and the demands often cover more than one field of work. Productivity: 43 percent. MORE

Alternative credits such as certificates and badges are becoming more common. study by UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Association) and Pearson shows that millennial students, who will soon be the majority of the workplace, like the quick reward of certificates and badges. But certificates are not always a substitute for a degree. cid=rclink. MORE

Older workers who need coursework to maintain certification can learn the most advantageous courses to take from younger employees. Reverse mentoring was made popular in the late ’90s by Jack Welch when he was CEO of General Electric. Welch developed it as a way that young new employees could help veteran executives develop Internet skills. Reverse mentoring does the opposite. MORE

When students enroll in classes they expect specific outcomes – the completion of a benchmark, a certificate, or a degree. When businesses hire employees they expect to have concrete outcomes, also – a talent or skill to do a specific job, communication or critical thinking skills, or an innovative approach to product or service development. Improving Outcomes. Seeing the Big Picture. MORE

Many of you may know me as the person who talks about HR certification more than anyone else on the Internet. No, not the value in the certification, but in the value of the commitment to long-term improvement. Last year SHRM used its “pathway” to allow those of us with current certifications to simply click a few buttons and get our SHRM certification. MORE

Having one or more certifications sounds pretty sensible in today’s world, doesn’t it? But is the argument for spending lots of time and money to earn a certification as ironclad as it seems? I’m arguing “no,” and here’s why. Recruiters sometimes have trouble determining a developer’s degree of technical experience, and so insist upon certificates or tests to judge abilities. MORE

The expansion of bootcamps and the number of certificates awarded illustrates the need for quick response to rapidly changing technologies and market demands. Certificates are skill and occupation-focused and provide training in a specific field rather than provide broad general education such as a bachelor’s degree. https:// cew.georgetown.edu/report/certificates/. MORE

Many people are finding they need to expand their skills and knowledge with continued education, many by earning certificates. Certificates are an integral part of the education system today, coming before a degree, as an addition to a degree, instead of a degree, or as an addition to an earlier certification. percent of associate degree earners had a prior certificate. MORE

The budget included legislation that will increase Pell Grants for eligible students – those who are working on their first bachelor’s degree or who are enrolled in post-baccalaureate programs that lead to teacher certification. The momentum created will impact all stakeholders. The need to educate individuals from all demographic segments of the population is receiving a lot of attention. MORE

For many working learners, the degree or certificate they are pursuing is not their first. Mature learner workers, defined by CEW Georgetown as those age 30-54, are more likely to be seeking advanced certifications, upgrading skills and taking courses that will help them advance in their careers. The truth is that many of them will work at jobs that don’t even exist today. Period. MORE

Students receive credit for prior knowledge, earn credit through competency-based education programs, and earn badges and certificates as well as degrees. Like all Septembers, this month has brought us a new season and a new academic year. The purpose of higher education is always debated – Is it to prepare students for jobs or is it to deliver a broad base of knowledge? MORE

Higher education institutions participating in the Educational Quality through Innovative Partnerships (EQUIP) experiment will be able to form partnerships with non-traditional education providers such as coding boot camps or technology companies to provide MOOCS, certificates, badges and other credentials. Last week the U.S. Partnership Programs have Immediate Impact. MORE

The Gallup-Lumina Poll showed that 72 percent of Americans believe that individuals themselves are “very responsible” and 24 percent believe individuals are “somewhat responsible” for seeing that more people in the United States earn degree or certificates. Americans value higher education. link] gallup.com/poll/190580/americans-say-postsecondary-education-important.aspx?utm_source=twitterbutton&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=sharing. MORE

Even for people with STEM certificates or other education less than a bachelor’s degree, the unemployment rate was 4.6 There is evidence everywhere every day that our economy, culture and lifestyle demand an increasing number of STEM-educated workers. Each day across the world people use small hand-held devices to communicate and rely on large infrastructures that supply power. link]. link]. MORE

For professional learners: • 87 percent participated in work or career learning to maintain or improve their job skills. • 57 percent participated in work or career learning to earn a license or certification needed for their job. • 39 percent wanted to upgrade their skills to help get a raise or promotion. That’s a good thing. link] reports.weforum.org/future-of-jobs-2016/skills-stability/. MORE

In the past 30 years the number of post-secondary certificates awarded has increased by 800 percent, and technical programs now represent 25 percent of all credentials awarded. The word sustainable applies to everything from agriculture to zoos. The idea of maintaining and preserving informs practices in every facet of our lives. We can do better.” MORE

The HR certification landscape is now complex, political and often times confusing for practitioners. Just last week HRCI announced their new aPHR certification for entry level or college student professionals. I can’t imagine what newbies feel like as they begin researching HR certification programs and testing. HRCI and SHRM Certification Program History. PHR-CA. MORE

This blog is part of a special series providing insights into HR certification. Look for a follow up article discussing HR certification options for our profession. . There isn’t much debate anymore about the value of HR certification, but there is some confusion about which certification organization to choose. What is the Benefit of Human Resources Certification? MORE

That might include credit towards a college degree, or another high-quality credential, such as a license or certificate.” Awarding credits, certificates and planning programs for Veterans to accomplish their educational goals will benefit them as well as the country they have served. This weekend we honor the military Veterans who have served and are serving our country. Memorial observations, flags and parades aren’t really enough. valuable way to honor those who have served is to assure their “economic competitiveness” as they transition back to civilian life. pdf “>. MORE

For these jobs, certificates may be the appropriate education. The economic value of certificates is the subject of debates, and looking at broad general data can be misleading. Certificates in fields that pay low wages will offer little economic return. However, certificates in technical fields that require applied technology and advanced skills offer high economic returns. MORE

Certification Management Nightmares. Certification management is crucial for businesses across a multitude of industries, yet the administrative upkeep is a nightmare. These are just a few of the serious consequences businesses and employees can face when certifications are out of date or when managing those certifications is overwhelming. Hefty fines. Lost clients. MORE

Whether it is through on-the-job training, completing certification, taking online courses or returning to school, when employers are involved in their workers education pursuits everyone benefits. When Goal 2020 and Goal 2025 were first set, there was a lot of discussion about why it was important to increase the number of Americans with post-secondary degrees. Today there is an added sense of urgency to the discussion – not just from policy makers and higher education institutions, but from American workers. About one-fifth of American adults have some college education but no degree. MORE

One of the most popular posts I’ve written all year was dedicated to the HR certification decision facing today’s HR pros. decided to take it a step further and reach out to some people to discuss the behind-the-scenes pieces of the HR certification world. Today’s interview is with Amy Dufrane, CEO of the Human Resources Certification Institute. MORE

CBE “has the potential to be both rigorous and affordable, while providing students with a highly personalized and efficient means to obtain a certificate or degree, states the report Deconstructing CBE. (1) Students don’t follow a rigid course schedule; instead they demonstrate mastery of defined learning outcomes, regardless of where their learned the materials or skill. MORE

The programs in EQUIP let students earn certificates in a relatively short period of time, or earn degrees in an online, flexible format, options that are important to many nontraditional students. Today’s college students aren’t all the eager young adults who enroll right out of high school. The curriculum they study isn’t always delivered in lecture halls or studied in heavy text books. MORE

Certification Management Nightmares. Certification management is crucial for businesses across a multitude of industries, yet the administrative upkeep is a nightmare. These are just a few of the serious consequences businesses and employees can face when certifications are out of date or when managing those certifications is overwhelming. Worse yet, the pilot, maintenance tech, and/or airline may be prohibited from renewing their certifications in the future. Visit our Certification Tracking page. Request a Certification Tracking demo. MORE

With the flexibility of certificates, employers can have employees trained to solve immediate needs, creating a company that is nimble and responsive to market demands. When employers offer tuition assistance their employees benefit, and as it turn out, so do the employers. In the short-term, investment results can be quite tangible. link] www.clomedia-digital.com/read-clo/april_2016?pg=53#pg53. MORE

Certificates may be what employees need to quickly gain needed skills. Covering certificates may have additional value for businesses and help them realize a strong return. Today, one-third of certificate holders also have an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. Of these workers, two out of three earned their certificates first, while one in three earned a degree first. MORE

Credentialing is diverse with students earning degrees, certificates, badges, micro-credentials and licenses that address the multiple purposes and forms of higher education. Questions surrounding higher education are often about its purpose. Is the purpose enlightenment or job training? Arthur H. says that the purpose of education is to “prepare young people for life, work and citizenship. MORE

Certifications can help a tech professional on the hunt for a new job stand out in a sea of qualified candidates. And it’s not just about getting hired: recent studies have shown that certifications in security, development, and other fields can translate into substantial pay premiums for current employees. The costs related to earning a new certification can prove quite high. MORE

What are this year’s most sought-after skills and certifications? Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-Level 3). Other valued certifications included: PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP). The post Most In-Demand Skills and Certifications of 2016 appeared first on Dice Insights. Working in Tech Certifications SalariesCompTIA A+. MySQL.NET. MORE

Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. Every year companies face the challenge of managing their employee’s certifications and training requirements. View the infographic below to learn the Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. To learn more about Certification Tracking: Request a Certification Tracking demo. MORE