Micro-credentials in Higher Education: Future proofing your organisation

This webinar explores how universities can leverage micro credentials to stay relevant in a rapidly changing education landscape, support lifelong learning, and forge stronger connections with industry.

Case studies from Australia (Curtin), Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia – UKM) and Singapore (Singapore Management University – SMU) will demonstrate real world impact of how they use micro credentials in their organisations, the advantages and challenges.

Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm AEST
Date: Wednesday 27 August
Location: Online
Audience: University leaders, academics, curriculum designers, digital learning teams
Cost: Free
How to register: Register now

Agenda

TopicPresenter
Greeting and Introduction to VenkyLucinda Malgas
Global Engagement Manager
APAIE
Welcome from APAIEProf Venky Shankararaman
APAIE President
Vice Provost (Education) Singapore Management University
Context: Changing landscape – technology and higher edProf. Shanton Chang
APAIE Executive
University of Melbourne
Framing the conversationStuart Martin
Founder
George Angus Consulting
Case Study 1
Curtin University’s journey with micro credentials
Beth Pridmore
Deputy Director of Strategic Projects
Curtin University 
Case Study 2
Sharing on Embedding MCs in an academic program: Standalone MC and Accredited MC.
Zulkefli Bin Mansor (Keff), PhD, PTech.
Associate Professor
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Case Study 3
Sharing on SMU Industry Graduate Diplomas (IGDs) and Industry Practice Master of Digital Economy (IPMDE)
Professor Gary Pan 
Associate Provost (Lifelong Learning)
Singapore Management University 
Q&A & Live Discussion  
Closing RemarksProf Venky Shankararaman