Unlocking the Potential of Micro-Credentials: A Strategic Guide for Universities

Higher education is evolving rapidly, and micro-credentials are at the forefront of this transformation. Designed to provide flexible, skills-focused, and stackable learning, micro-credentials allow universities to engage a wider audience, align with industry needs, and support lifelong learning.

For university leaders—deans, pro-vice chancellors, heads of learning, programme directors, and course developers—the question is no longer if micro-credentials should be introduced, but how to do so effectively.

Building World-Class Online Degree Programmes: A Strategic Guide for Universities

As universities expand their digital offerings, end-to-end online degree programme development has become a critical priority. Whether launching a single online programme or rolling out multiple new programmes, institutions must balance strategic planning, pedagogical excellence, learner engagement, and scalability.

At Learning Design Solutions (LDS), we specialise in helping universities create high-quality, market-driven, and globally accessible online degree programmes. Our expertise spans from strategic planning and programme visioning to full-scale course development, media production, and learning experience design.

Crafting Effective MOOCs: A Strategic Guide for Universities

In the evolving landscape of higher education, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have emerged as a pivotal tool for universities aiming to extend their reach and showcase their academic excellence. However, developing a successful MOOC requires meticulous planning and a deep understanding of both the chosen platform and the institution's unique identity. At Learning Design Solutions (LDS), we partner with universities to navigate this complex process, ensuring that each MOOC is both pedagogically sound and reflective of the institution's brand.

EducationAndrew DoigFebruary 24, 2025higher education, online education, MOOCs, learning design, distance learning

Does your university need to work with an OPM to go online?

Post-pandemic and post-emergency remote learning, a lot of institutions are recognising that they can and should put some of their programmes online. Acceptance of online and the recognised need to provide alternative modes of learning have helped everyone see that a bigger presence in the online space is desirable if not inevitable, but does a university need an OPM partner to go online?

EducationAndrew DoigMarch 7, 2022online teaching, distance learning, online programme management, higher educationComment

© LEARNING DESIGN SOLUTIONS

Info

Join our mailing list: