According to Permendikbudristek No. 53 of 2023, Article 43, microcredentials are officially recognized as a means to strengthen competencies. But beyond earning them –  why should lecturers create microcredentials? Microcredentials (or micro-certifications) are short, focused learning programs designed to validate specific skills or knowledge. They are flexible, modular, and tailored to current industry or educational needs.

1. Support Life Long Learning
   By designing microcredentials, lecturers contribute to flexible and accessible learning that supports students’ ongoing skill development – both inside and outside formal degree programs.
   
2. Showcase Academic Expertise
   Creating microcredentials allows lecturers to share their specialized knowledge in a structured and recognized format, helping position themselves as thought leaders in specific fields.
   
3. Bridge Academia and Industry
   Microcredentials can be tailored to align with industry demands, helping students become more job-ready while strengthening university-industry collaboration.
   
4. Fulfill Institutional and Policy Goals

In line with current regulations, developing microcredentials supports institutional innovation, curriculum enrichment, and lecturer performance targets.

Let’s contribute to the development of future education by creating relevant, practical, & impactful microcredentials.  To support your microcredential development, feel free to reach out to us via email ( edu.tech@uph.edu) and click the microcredential guideline link below for more detailed information. This guideline provides essential components that faculty members can apply directly, including:

• Various types and formats of microcredentials (e.g., skill-based credentials & short learning programs)
• Strategies for designing MOOCs and exclusive micro-credentials
• Sample templates for course design
• Technical guidance on platforms and accessibility

Let’s innovate together in shaping flexible, future-focused learning experiences.