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class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">How can micro-credentials help employee development?<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"blog-template-sub-title\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--9);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--9);line-height:1.5\">\n    Micro-credentials are becoming more popular as a way for employees to learn and develop new skills. Find out what they are and the benefits they offer.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query wp-block-hosts-query has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1 wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul data-wp-interactive=\"eh-hosts\" class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li data-host-index=\"0\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openDetail\" class=\"wp-block-post post-1551 hosts type-hosts status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure style=\"width:52px;height:52px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-120x120.png\" class=\"attachment-host_thumbnail size-host_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-radius:60px;height:52px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/EH_Favicon.png 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sm-font-size is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h6 style=\"line-height:1.3; border-right-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black); padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);\" class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-1e20e747939e3458765ab321928f59b7 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-violet-500-color has-sm-font-size\">The Team<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-02-06T05:33:50+00:00\">Feb 6, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-03T08:06:49+00:00\">Jul 3, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">11 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image1.png\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:864px;height:561px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-side-panel is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-200);border-bottom-width:0.1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\"><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\n<p>If there\u2019s anything the past few years have taught us, it\u2019s that the future of work is evolving rapidly. The OECD estimates that 1 billion jobs are liable to be <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/digital-literacy-skills-workplace\/\">radically transformed by technology<\/a> in the next decade. AI and machine learning are disrupting the way millions of people work. Traditional career paths and employee development programs are no longer sufficient to keep up with the changing market demands. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2021-02-03-gartner-hr-research-finds-fifty-eight-percent-of-the-workforce-will-need-new-skill-sets-to-do-their-jobs-successfully\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study by Garner<\/a> found that the number of skills required for a single job is increasing by 10% year on year, and 58% of the workforce will need new skill sets to do their jobs successfully. One in three skills in an average 2017 job posting in IT, finance or sales are <em>already obsolete<\/em>. Cue micro-credentials. They have emerged as a solution to this problem \u2014 offering a flexible and affordable way for employees to develop new skills and advance their careers. But what exactly are micro-credentials, and how can they benefit both employees and employers? Let\u2019s dive in and find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-micro-credentials\">What are micro-credentials?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nYou could probably hazard an accurate guess from its namesake. Micro-credentials are short, focused, certification-style courses designed to provide in-demand skills, knowledge and experience.\n\nIt\u2019s a fast and practical way to upskill, because it provides more flexibility \u2014 these courses can be taken and completed whilst working full-time or juggling other commitments. It\u2019s also easier and cheaper to acquire compared to traditional qualifications like diplomas and degrees.\n\nAimed at honing your proficiency in the shortest possible time, these micro certifications are usually specific to a certain area or skill. They can be for broad topics like digital marketing or leadership and management, but focused on a particular aptitude.\n\nRegardless of whether you\u2019re looking to improve on your soft or hard skills, there are micro-credentials for both areas \u2014 from data analytics to problem solving and critical thinking.\n\nYou can\u2019t use them in place of a diploma or degree. But you can use them to supplement traditional credentials. They are also stackable, which means you can attain multiple micro-credentials and convert them to academic credit towards a postgraduate degree or accredited program.\n\nThe courses are usually conducted by various organisations, including government bodies, educational institutions, companies, and online learning platforms.\n\nA micro-credential program is shorter than the usual number of years required to complete college degrees. It typically takes weeks or months to complete. You\u2019ll be required to demonstrate skills, knowledge and competencies through a mix of online lectures, group discussions, project work, presentations and complete tests.\n\nUpon successful completion of a micro-credential course, you\u2019ll be awarded with a digital badge or digital certificate that you can now show off proudly on your Linkedin profile (and everywhere else, of course).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-micro-credentials-help-with-employee-learning-and-development\">How can micro-credentials help with employee learning and development?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThey\u2019re small but mighty \u2014 not to be underestimated! The workforce is in constant flux, and those who survive are the ones who are agile, upskill consistently and adapt quickly. That\u2019s where micro-credentials come in.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"encourages-lifelong-learning\">Encourages lifelong learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nMicro-credential courses can help employees with their professional development because it promotes a culture of <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/how-to-be-lifelong-learner\/\">lifelong learning<\/a>. It also boosts employee engagement by providing employees with actionable steps they can take for their career path. Often leading to a positive impact on retention, too.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"improves-employability\">Improves employability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nAs the job market becomes increasingly competitive with digital transformation and the demand for specific skills, micro-credentials enable employees to expand their skill set and increase their employability even while working full-time.\n\nNot only is it a great way for employees to continue <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/digitally-upskilling-teams-guide\/\">upskilling<\/a> and progress in their field, it also makes their resume much more impressive by demonstrating their commitment and passion to continuous learning.\n\nMicro-credentials are seen as additional skills that an individual can bring to the job, above and beyond what is already expected of them. By attaining them, employees are setting themselves apart from others with a similar educational background or experience, and paving the way for their own success.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"helps-with-career-cushioning\">Helps with career cushioning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nAccording to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/gx\/en\/issues\/upskilling\/hopes-and-fears.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PWC\u2019s Hopes and Fears 2021 report<\/a>, 39% of workers believe that their jobs will be obsolete in 5 years. If employees are looking to \u2018career cushion\u2019 and expand their options, chances are, they are looking to transfer internally into another team, or pivot into a different industry altogether.\n\nTo make that career change, employees can utilise micro-credentials to gain new skills and experience in the field they want to jump into. It helps them build a good foundation, and equips them with the relevant knowledge needed as they send out job applications in a new industry.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"provides-flexibility\">Provides flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThe short courses are much more manageable because they can be completed at your own time and pace. And thanks to the power of technology \u2014 all the lectures and reading materials are easily accessible online from anywhere you\u2019re geographically located.\n\nMicro-credentials are also stackable as mentioned earlier, so employees can choose to combine a variety of micro-credentials in different skills to create a comprehensive portfolio in a particular subject. It provides them with the autonomy and flexibility to choose their own skills development path.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-continuous-learning-important-for-employees\">Why is continuous learning important for employees?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1728\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2.png\" alt=\"man sitting in front of his laptop with hands together\" class=\"wp-image-8431\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nThe currency of the modern day career portfolio is <em>skills<\/em>. It\u2019s no longer about the years of experience you have under your belt, or your extensive list of qualifications. Employees have to keep up to date with the latest in-demand skills in order to take on bigger roles within their companies, or pivot to emerging industries.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remain-competitive\">Remain competitive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nContinuous learning helps employees stay competitive. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/insights\/focus\/human-capital-trends\/2017\/learning-in-the-digital-age.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deloitte<\/a>, essential skills only last for five years on average \u2014 and are set to rapidly fall over time. Needless to say, upskilling is a core priority to ensure employees are replacing outdated skills which are no longer relevant.\n\nIt also opens the door to leadership roles. With continuous learning, employees can move forward in their careers because they are constantly stepping out of their comfort zone to acquire new skills and knowledge. This gives them an edge over other competitors who have not done so and stayed stagnant in their roles instead.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prevents-complacency\">Prevents complacency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nJobs and industries shift over time, in cadence with technological advancements and client expectations. It starts to get stale when employees stick to a certain way to get things done, without injecting fresh insights or perspectives. Continuous learning helps to prevent that complacency in employees, and on the cutting edge of trends.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enhances-employee-retention-and-engagement\">Enhances employee retention and engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nIn uncertain times like the present where talent retention is more important than ever, providing access to learning opportunities helps to boost employee engagement and keeps them motivated in their work. It also prepares them for new opportunities in their careers, enabling them to move into other roles in the company.\n\nWhen employees are provided with resources to upskill and develop, it also demonstrates the company\u2019s commitment to investing in them and their personal growth. No one wants to work hard for an organisation that views employees as cogs in a machine.\n\nEmployees want to know that their learning and development is a priority to the company, and that the company is supportive and encourages active learning. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.linkedin.com\/content\/dam\/me\/business\/en-us\/amp\/learning-solutions\/images\/workplace-learning-report-2019\/pdf\/workplace-learning-report-2019.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Linkedin\u2019s Workplace Learning Report<\/a>, a whopping 94% of employees say they would stay at a company longer if it invested in their learning and development.\n\nEmployees who spent time regularly learning also said that they were more likely to know where they want to go in their career (74%), more likely to have found purpose in their work (47%), and less likely to be stressed at work (47%).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"higher-levels-of-productivity\">Higher levels of productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\nWhen employees are better equipped with the skills needed to perform their roles, they\u2019ll face less challenges and spend less time struggling with how to execute a task, campaign, or more. Targeting their own skills gap allows them to boost their efficiency levels, resulting in better turnaround and performance.\n\nWith more time on their hands and enhanced capabilities, you\u2019ll find that they have better capacity to be innovative to help develop new business ideas and strategies.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-most-important-micro-credentials-to-gain-in-2023\">What are the most important micro-credentials to gain in 2023?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nIt&#8217;s difficult to give a specific list on what the most important micro-credentials to gain in 2023 will be, as the job market and industry demands are constantly evolving. It also depends on where you are in your career currently and where you want to move towards.\n\nNevertheless, the following areas are likely to be in high demand:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: <\/strong>With the increasing use of technology and digital transformation efforts in various industries, demand for professionals with skills in AI and ML is likely to remain high in 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/what-role-could-chatgpt-play-in-hr-and-people-management\/\">ChatGPT<\/a> anyone?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cybersecurity: <\/strong>With the growing threat of cyber attacks, there will be a high demand for professionals with skills in cybersecurity, including threat analysis and mitigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Marketing:<\/strong> As companies continue to focus on their online presence and digital advertising or social media marketing, professionals with skills in these areas will be highly sought after.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloud Computing:<\/strong> As more companies increasingly adopt cloud-based software and move their operations to the cloud, more and more professionals with skills in cloud computing and cloud architecture will be hired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Science and Analytics:<\/strong> With the increasing volume of data being generated, professionals with skills in data analysis and interpretation will be needed across various industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n\nApart from all the above mentioned areas, the World Economic Forum also identified the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/stories\/2020\/10\/top-10-work-skills-of-tomorrow-how-long-it-takes-to-learn-them\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">top 10 skills of 2025<\/a> which are predominantly soft skills. If you\u2019re looking to strengthen your skills, consider pursuing micro-credentials in these areas too.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Analytical thinking and innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active learning and learning strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex problem-solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical thinking and analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creativity, originality, and initiative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership and social influence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology use, monitoring and control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology design and programming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resilience, stress tolerance, and flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reasoning, problem-solving, and ideation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\nHere at 91爆料, we\u2019ve also identified the 6 <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/future-of-work-skills\/\">most in-demand skills for the future of work<\/a> to future-proof yourself and your team.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-can-your-employees-get-micro-credential-training\">Where can your employees get micro-credential training?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Provider<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Global<\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/certificates\/advance-your-career\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Coursera<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/certifications\/microcredentials\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FutureLearn<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learndigital.withgoogle.com\/digitalgarage\/courses\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Digital Garage<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.hubspot.com\/courses?page=1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hubspot<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Linkedin Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.rmit.edu.au\/courses\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RMIT Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skillup.online\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SkillUp Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplilearn.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Simplilearn<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upskillist.com\/courses\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Upskillist<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Udemy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia<\/td><td>Browse and compare micro-credentials available in Australia from tertiary education and training providers via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microcredseeker.edu.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Microcred Seeker<\/a> platform.\n\nAlternatively, you can check out micro-credentials from:\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acs.org.au\/professionalrecognition\/browse-microcredentials.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Australia Computer Society<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaaustralia.com.au\/career-development\/courses-and-events\/courses-and-online-learning\/micro-credentials\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CPA Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwa.edu.au\/study\/courses-and-careers\/short-courses\/uwa-plus\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">University of Western Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelaide.edu.au\/pace\/micro-credentials\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">University of Adelaide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Zealand<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzqa.govt.nz\/nzqf\/search\/microcredentials.do\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Browse a full list of micro-credentials<\/a> approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.\n\nAlternatively, you can check out micro-credentials from:\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futureskills.co.nz\/programmes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Future Skills Academy<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediadesignschool.com\/courses\/short-courses\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Media Design School&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.competenz.org.nz\/employers\/micro-credentials\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foodandwine.co.nz\/enrolment\/micro-credentials\/#\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Zealand School of Food and Wine<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.online.auckland.ac.nz\/online-courses\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">University of Auckland<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yoobee.ac.nz\/yoobee-micro-credentials\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yoobee College of Creative Innovation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK<\/td><td><ul><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurequals.com\/#fullrangequals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FutureQuals<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prospects.ac.uk\/postgraduate-courses?keyword=microcredential&amp;featuredCourses=&amp;page=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prospects<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gla.ac.uk\/study\/microcredentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Glasgow<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\">University of Kent<\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\">University of Birmingham<\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.essex.ac.uk\/microcredentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Essex<\/a><\/li><br><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Singapore<\/td><td>Browse a full list of micro-credentials partially funded by the Singapore government via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg\/content\/portal\/en\/training-exchange\/course-landing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SkillsFuture<\/a> platform. Alternatively, you can check out micro-credentials from: <ul><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntuclearninghub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NTUC Learning Hub<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inetapps.nus.edu.sg\/SACS\/LifeLongLearning\/Browse?filter=professional%20certificate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National University of Singapore<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nie.edu.sg\/graduate-education\/grad-cert-fleximasters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nanyang Technological University<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sim.edu.sg\/professional-development\/courses\/course-listing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore Institute of Management<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.smu.edu.sg\/search?dFR%5Bskillsfuture_series%5D%5B0%5D=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore Management University<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\">Singapore University of Technology and Design<\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sitlearn.singaporetech.edu.sg\/modular-certification-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore Institute of Technology<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suss.edu.sg\/academics\/executive-lifelong-learning\/certificate-courses\/apply-for-graduate-certificates-diplomas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore University of Social Sciences<\/a><\/li><br><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Malaysia<\/td><td><br><ul><br><li aria-level=\"1\">Asia Pacific University of Technology &amp; Innovation<\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\">City University<\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hmcr.help.edu.my\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HELP University<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newinti.edu.my\/programme\/micro-credential\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">INTI International College of Penang<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmu.edu.my\/microcredential\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multimedia University<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitar.my\/micro-credentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNITAR International University<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/raffles-university.edu.my\/micro-credentials-courses\/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2-2eBhClARIsAGLQ2Rkk35UsYGLYU3qT96gkxJsDKp1fSn3iH7rwNLQaVlNwRi6PZ2LaYe0aApxBEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raffles University<\/a><\/li><br><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/university.sunway.edu.my\/PACE1\/micro-credential-courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunway University<\/a><\/li><br><\/ul><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-else-can-you-improve-your-learning-and-development-program-in-2023\">How else can you improve your learning and development program in 2023?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nEveryone knows how vital learning and development is to business success. The <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/learning-development-competitive-advantage\/\">benefits<\/a> are aplenty.\n\nNow that you\u2019re up to speed with the benefits of micro-credentials to meet unique skill gaps and encourage flexible lifelong learning, what else can you do to level up your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/an-introduction-to-learning-and-development\/\">learning and development<\/a> program? Check out some organisations who have great <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/employee-learning-programs\/\">employee learning programs<\/a> to get inspired.\n\nIt\u2019s probably good to start with a quick assessment of how healthy your learning and development culture is currently in your organisation. Here are some questions that you can use to assess the current effectiveness:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you proactively trying to ingrain a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/learning-culture-in-the-workplace\/\">learning culture<\/a> at the workplace?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you providing your employees with access to a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/products\/employee-learning-management-system\/\">learning management system<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is your L&amp;D program catering to employees with <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/employee-learning-styles\/\">different learning styles<\/a>, or forcing employees to conform to a certain way of learning?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do your employees have sufficient time in their day to undertake additional training?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there any <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/mentorship-programs-in-the-workplace\/\">mentorship programs<\/a> in place where they can get professional advice, insights and support on how they can reach their professional goals?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are managers in the business playing a key role in <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/guide-to-training-employees\/\">training employees<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you use a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/career-progression-plan-template\/\">career progression template<\/a> to help guide your employees in identifying their skills gap and the steps they need to take to advance their professional growth?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your answer to any of the above questions is no, you should consider integrating them into your L&amp;D program. And 91爆料 can help you get started. At 91爆料, we offer Learning Plus, an employee <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/products\/employee-learning-management-system\/\">learning management system<\/a> powered by Go1. It offers your employees access to the world\u2019s best training resources, consisting of thousands of on-demand courses across industries. And the best part? It\u2019s available 24\/7, so employees can learn at their own time and pace. 91爆料 also makes <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/solutions\/performance-management-software\/\">performance management<\/a> super duper easy with features like 1:1 templates, 360-degree feedback, and more. Which can really help with creating a structured system to implement a mentorship program at work. Want more tips on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/future-proofing-your-business\/\">future-proof your business<\/a> and your team? 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