Are we overproducing credentials that don’t actually help students?

I’ve noticed more schools advertising “career credentials,” digital badges, and short certifications as a way to make students “job-ready.” But I’m curious how much these actually help once students enter the workforce.

From what I’ve seen, some credentials have strong industry value (like Accounting or healthcare), but others feel symbolic. They look good in reports but don’t seem to change hiring outcomes. I think a lot of IT credentials are like this.

For teachers or administrators here: how do you decide which credentials are worth offering? And for employers or students: which ones have you seen actually make a difference?

Submitted October 04, 2025 at 01:59AM by GigHQ_AI https://ift.tt/NVfuXJO