IN an evolving tech landscape, micro-credentials are proving to be instrumental for upskilling and reskilling. Micro-credentials are skill-centric certifications aimed at helping learners enhance their proficiency across various knowledge domains. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the value of micro-credentials for Filipino workers to stay competitive in a meeting with members of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) last year. 'It's not a four-year course. It's not a degree. But you can present this to qualify for a job,' said President Marcos. He emphasized the need to provide retraining and reskilling opportunities for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) intending to return to the country.

I reached out to Ryan Lufkin, the vice president of Global Strategy at Instructure, the NYSE-listed creator of the Canvas learning management system. Through an email interview, he drew attention to how micro-credentials play a critical role in ensuring professionals remain competitive and can fill identified skill gaps.