Improving Filipinos' employability with UPOU Micro-credential Courses
The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has responded to the demand for specialized competencies in various industries through Micro-credentials. Micro-credentials are bite-sized courses on specific skills and competencies that allow individuals to gain the qualifications needed by the industry. Micro-credentials bridge the gap between what the academe provides and what the industry needs. On August 22, 2023, the University of the Philippines Open University launched its Roadmap for UPOU Micro-credentials. This was done as part of UPOU’s International Tri-Conference...