We are currently amidst a profound social and economic transformation affecting occupations across all sectors. More comprehensive strategies are required to help young talent and workers navigate the changing job market. Continuing interest in alternative qualifications such as micro-credentials, digital badges and industry-recognised certificates provide opportunities for private sectors, policy-makers and education providers to work together and deliver new pathways to reskill and upskill.

However, the verdict is still out on how much return on investment these credentials provide to learners and how compelling they are for employers with hiring needs. Micro-credentials: Connecting Education and The Future of Work is focused on public-private partnerships to future fit education across a spectrum of measures, including policy, access, programmes and outreach.