SXSW 2025

Specifically Skilled: Industry, Higher Ed, & Certificates

Description:

Workplace roles and skills needed to thrive are rapidly evolving. The value of higher education degrees is under scrutiny, prompting organizations to bridge skills gaps through educational programs and professional certificates. Join leaders from Coursera, IBM, and the University of Texas at Austin as they explore the intersections and divergences in skill development. This session will examine how industry, professional certifications, & academia can equip learners with the skills necessary for success in dynamic, ever-changing careers.


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Takeaways

  1. Recognize the need for dynamic skill development for all workers and learners.
  2. Explore the value of disciplinary thinking in solving today's complex problems.
  3. Examine the value of degrees, microcredentials, certifications, and workplace learning.

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Organizer

Natalie Murray, Postdoctoral Fellow, Microcredentials, University of Texas, Austin


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  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Workplace
  • Track 2
  • Level: Intermediate


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