Micro-Credentials stories
While major achievements in education or training are recognised by certifications, diplomas or degrees,
smaller incremental recognition is provided through Micro-Credentials. Often delivered in the form of
badges or tokens which serve to inform others of progress, while incentivising the user to keep
progressing through their learning towards an eventual ‘macro’ objective.
Students outpace universities on essential AI skills
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Australian students see generative AI as vital for careers, but most say universities lag badly in teaching workplace-ready AI skills.
Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills
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Skillsoft and edX team up to plug university-led courses into Percipio, tying academic learning to workforce skills shaped by AI.
Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Skillsoft links edX’s university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.
Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand’s AI growth
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Microsoft’s NZ North cloud hub is powering Aotearoa’s AI push, cutting costs, boosting skills and running on 100 per cent renewable energy.
academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.
Skills are critical to Australia’s productivity - that’s why we need a common language for them
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Australia needs a common language for skills to boost productivity, adapt to workforce changes, and harness AI for a digitally-enabled future economy.
Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.
Digital skills push urged to counter AUD $63bn cyber threat
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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The Australian Computer Society urges a major digital skills boost to combat AUD $63bn cyber threats, calling for new training pathways and incentives by 2030.
Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships for regional women
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships to support regional and migrant women in tech, addressing Australia's projected 186,000 tech worker shortfall by 2030.
Siemens launches microcredential to bridge skills gap in engineering
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Siemens launches 'Expedite - Skills for Industry', an online microcredential to equip engineering students with practical skills and boost employability.
Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential
Wed, 28th May 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.
AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
Tue, 6th May 2025
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academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
Enzoic launches global partner program to combat cyber threats
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Enzoic has launched a global partner programme designed to help businesses tackle rising cyber threats, including compromised credentials and payment card fraud.
Beyond Identity unveils Secure Access Platform for better security
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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In response to rising credential attacks, Beyond Identity launches its Secure Access Platform, offering passwordless, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication.
Firms must embrace personalised learning for workforce development
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Personalised learning is being recognised as vital for modern workplaces, addressing diverse employee needs and facilitating engagement.
academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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academyEX has launched scholarship schemes for redundant workers, aiming to prepare them for future workplace evolution with self-paced learning programmes.
Versent named APJ Partner of the Year by Ping Identity
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Versent recognised by Ping Identity as APJ Partner of the Year 2023, in tribute to its dedication to enhancing digital experiences and addressing complex business challenges.
Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.
NCFE partners with Learning Vault to boost digital credentials delivery
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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NCFE is revolutionising education as it partners with Learning Vault to boost its delivery of digital credentials, promising a more agile skills system for an evolving economy.