> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 📚 From Stackable to Portable: Credentialing in Education and Work. Global Skills Week. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/stackable-to-portable-credentialing-in-education-and-work-global-skills-week/ - Published: 2025-02-04T03:13:36.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-10T10:29:48.000Z - Description: The drive to align education with workforce demands is accelerating. Institutions are reshaping their credential strategies—both degree and non-degree—by embedding them directly into career pathways. - Author: QS - Tags: AI & Digital Innovation **Hello** 👋 The drive to align education with workforce demands is accelerating. Institutions are reshaping their credential strategies—both degree and non-degree—by embedding them [directly](https://www.trentondaily.com/tesu-enhances-careers-with-credit-for-prior-learning-badges/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) into career pathways. Industry leaders are co-designing programs and making credentials more [portable](https://www.prweb.com/releases/ace-partners-with-accredible-to-expand-digital-credentialing-opportunities-for-organizations-and-learners-302361994.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com), while university [networks](https://www.searca.org/news/pmc-fscc-takes-step-forward-workshop-micro-credential-roadmap-development?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are establishing global frameworks for microcredential roadmaps. The credentialing landscape is vast and rapidly [evolving](https://workshift.org/understanding-influencers-in-the-world-of-nondegree-credentials/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). This isn’t just innovation—it’s laying a foundation for a skills-focused education. [**HolonIQ’s Market Maps**](https://my.holoniq.com/market%5Fmaps/QqMGDfa9I2b-zj7sPst6G?ref=newsletters.qs.com) provide a clearer view of this landscape. Customers can explore these lists on the [platform](https://my.holoniq.com/market%5Fmaps/QqMGDfa9I2b-zj7sPst6G?ref=newsletters.qs.com), and if you're interested, [request a demo](https://webforms.pipedrive.com/f/1uMbIPRqUeVuZ31jVtKWMWIuqU2ga1nKo8aotNdGihU16zgOzuTfRMb9XfIIGmcOT?ref=newsletters.qs.com). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/01/frame_generic_dark--12-.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/01/frame_generic_dark--10-.png) Source: HolonIQ **Market Maps* 🎓 **Universities are all in** – This month, [TESU](https://www.trentondaily.com/tesu-enhances-careers-with-credit-for-prior-learning-badges/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), [UBC](https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/01/16/case-management-focus-of-new-nursing-micro-credential/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [Okanagan](https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/529720/FortisBC-Okanagan-College-offering-net-zero-construction-microcredential?ref=newsletters.qs.com), and [Fleming College](https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/level/colleges/2/1120321/advance-your-career-with-fleming-college-s-new-micro-credentials.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) announced they are integrating microcredentials directly into career advancement pathways. This isn’t an experiment—it’s strategy for skills-based education initiatives. 🤝 **Industry partnerships are co-creating talent**– The Irish Whiskey Association is funding an [online and virtual lab craft brewing micocredential](https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/irish-whiskey-association-announces-university-scholarship/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) at Maynooth University, signaling that employers aren’t waiting for talent to emerge—they’re co-creating it. 🌍 **Shared credentialing is expanding** – State universities in the Philippines (UPLB, CLSU, VSU) are [working together to develop a microcredential roadmap](https://www.searca.org/news/pmc-fscc-takes-step-forward-workshop-micro-credential-roadmap-development?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in partnership with regional networks. This cross-institutional effort signals a growing push for scalable, internationally recognized credentialing systems. 🔗 **Tech is scaling credentialing** – [ACE and Accredible](https://www.prweb.com/releases/ace-partners-with-accredible-to-expand-digital-credentialing-opportunities-for-organizations-and-learners-302361994.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are making digital credentials more verifiable and portable, a necessary shift as hiring moves toward skills-based models. --- ## 🛠️ AI, Skills & the Future of Work & Jobs The [Future of Skills & Work Forum](https://www.holoniq.com/global-skills-week/agenda-global-skills-week?ref=newsletters.qs.com) on **Wednesday March 26**, is the main program for Global Skills Week in 2025, connecting the global skills economy to advance ideas, initiatives and partnerships for next-generation skills, quality jobs and economic growth.[ Numbers are limited - Register Now!](https://www.holoniq.com/global-skills-week/2025-global-skills-week?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/01/Generic-2--1-.png)](https://www.holoniq.com/global-skills-week/2025-global-skills-week?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- ## 💪 Power Moves **🌍 Leap Scholar**, an Indian international student recruitment solution raised [$65M](https://thepienews.com/leap-attracts-65m-investment/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in funding to support its product development. **🤝 The American Council on Education (ACE) announced a partnership with Accredible,** to provide [digital credentialing opportunities ](https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/ACE-Accredible-Digital-Credential-Program.aspx?ref=newsletters.qs.com)to organizations and learners. **🔢 Cengage and Big Ideas Learning have extended their partnership** to [expand K-12 math offerings](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-geographic-learning--cengage-and-big-ideas-learning-extend-partnership-expanding-k-12-math-offerings-302362102.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com), integrating engaging content with effective instructional strategies. ## 💰 Funding **🌍 Leap Scholar**, an Indian international student recruitment solution raised [$65M](https://thepienews.com/leap-attracts-65m-investment/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in funding to support its product development. **🤖 Yondemy**, a Japanese AI-powered reading assistant for children, obtained [$772.K](https://thebridge.jp/en/2025/01/yondemy-developer-of-reading-support-ai-service-for-children-raises-120-million-yen?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in funding for data-driven system development and marketing. 📚 **Readmio**, a Czechian educational technology company, has secured [$524.5K](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/storytelling-app-readmio-raises-521k-to-accelerate-growth/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in funding to expand its storytelling mobile application for children. **🤝 UpLevel**, a Saudi-based digital mentoring provider, raised an [undisclosed amount](https://educationinvestor.co.uk/us-stukent-acquires-business-curricula-company/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand its operations. **💻 Educhain**, a Canadian digital credential management solution, has [acquired](https://educationinvestor.co.uk/uae-educhain-acquires-k12-school-management-platform/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Rarome, a Dubai-based K12 school management platform. --- **Thank you for reading.** Have some feedback or suggestions? 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