Strategies for Assessing Microcredential Programs (Virtual Interactive Workshop)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

This workshop introduces participants to strategies for assessing microcredential programs to support learner achievement and program effectiveness. The session provides guidance on developing clear and measurable learning goals that align with the intended outcomes of the credential. Participants examine approaches to assessment for mastery, ensuring that learners demonstrate competence in targeted skills, as well as assessment for continual improvement, which emphasizes feedback loops that inform ongoing program refinement. Several viable strategies are discussed, including the use of quizzes and tests, reflection papers and projects, and interviews, each offering different approaches to measuring learner progress. Attention is also given to process fidelity assessment, which evaluates how consistently and effectively the program is delivered, ensuring that instructional design and implementation match intended standards. The workshop also addresses reporting practices by outlining schedules and content frameworks that communicate both learner outcomes and program quality to stakeholders. Please register to attend or receive the recording.