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[[Credentialing Bodies]] (hereinafter, the ''Lectio'') is the second [[lectio|lesson part]] of the '''[[Certifications of Study]]''' [[lesson]] that introduces its participants to [[educational credential]]s and related topics.
 
[[Credentialing Bodies]] (hereinafter, the ''Lectio'') is the second [[lectio|lesson part]] of the '''[[Certifications of Study]]''' [[lesson]] that introduces its participants to [[educational credential]]s and related topics.
  
[[File:Educaship-pipeline.png|400px|thumb|[[WorldOpp Pipeline]]]]This ''lesson'' belongs to the [[Introduction to Education]] session of the [[CNM Cyber Orientation]]. The ''Orientation'' is the second stage of the [[WorldOpp Pipeline]].
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[[File:Educaship-pipeline.png|400px|thumb|[[WorldOpp Pipeline]]]]This ''lesson'' belongs to the [[Introduction to Education]] session of [[EmployableU Concepts]].
  
  
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The predecessor [[lectio]] is [[Educational Institutions]].
 
The predecessor [[lectio]] is [[Educational Institutions]].
  
===Key terms===
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===Script===
:'''[[Academic credential]]'''. An [[educational credential]] that is issued by an [[educational institution]] or [[credentialing body|credentialing bodi]]es to certify specific academic achievements traditionally related to someone's knowledge.<div style="background-color:#efefef; padding: 5px; margin: 15px;">
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:A [[credentialing body]] is a [[legal entity]] in the business of establishing [[educational credential|educational]], [[professional credential|professional]], and other [[credential]]s. Although [[educational institution]]s are most recognizable ''bodies'' for most of us, but way not only [[credentialing body|credentialing bodi]]es.
:*'''[[High school diploma]]'''. An [[academic credential]] that certifies that someone has been graduated from a high school.  
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:*'''[[GED]]''' ([[General Equivalency Diploma]]). A credential that certifies that someone has successfully passed the test that covers United States or Canadian high school-level academic skills.
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:For instance, there are several ways to [[credential]] for high school-level academic skills in the [[United States]].
:*'''[[Diploma]]'''. A certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as college or university, that testifies that the recipient has completed a particular course of study.  
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:*'''[[Associate degree]]''' (or [[associate's degree]]). An undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study intended to usually last two years or more.
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:First, students can get graduated from a high school and receive a [[high school diploma]].
:*'''[[Bachelor's degree]]'''. An undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting three to seven years depending on institution and academic discipline.
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:*[[File:Masters-degree-ksa.png|400px|thumb|[[Master's degree]]]]'''[[Master's degree]]'''. A graduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting one to three years beyond the coursework required by a [[Bachelor's degree]].
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:Second, they can pass the special tests and receive [[GED]] ([[General Educational Development]]) or similar credentials. Non-governmental [[organization]]s manage these special tests. Every state in the [[United States]] contracts one or two of those ''organizations''.
:*'''[[PhD]]''' ([[Doctor of Philosophy]], also known as [[PhD degree]] or [[Ph.D.]]). The highest, terminal academic degree awarded by universities in most countries. The requirements to earn a [[PhD]] regularly include comprehensive examinations and work on thesis or dissertation based on extensive research.
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:*'''[[Professional degree]]'''. A degree that prepares someone to work in a particular profession, often meeting the academic requirements for licensure or accreditation.
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:Several non-governmental organizations such as [[World Education Services]] ([[World Education Services|WES]]) evaluate international credentials, while transferring foreign educational awards into American equivalents.  
:*'''[[Credentialism]]''' ([[academic inflation]]). The process of the devaluation of educational qualifications because of the needs of [[educational institution]]s to increase revenues and cut expenses, on one side, and increasing demands, on the other side. This process further provokes [[credential creep]].</div>
 
  
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:The states often award [[professional license]]s to practice several restricted [[occupation]]s such as [[medical doctor]] or public school teacher.
:An [[academic credential]] is an [[educational credential]] that is issued by an [[educational institution]] or [[credentialing body]] to certify specific academic achievements traditionally related to someone's knowledge.
 
  
:For instance, [[diploma]]s commonly testify that the recipient has achieved specified objectives of a particular [[course of study]]. In the [[United States]], there are two ways to get ''diplomas'' for high school-level academic skills. First, students can get graduated from a high school and receive a [[high school diploma]]. Second, they can pass the special test and receive [[GED]] ([[General Equivalency Diploma]]).
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:The [[United States Department of Labor]] awards credentials to those who have graduated from those [[registered apprenticeship]]s that have been registered with the ''Department''.
  
:[[Tertiary school]]s such as [[college]]s and [[university|universiti]]es issue [[undergraduate degree|undergraduate]] and [[graduate degree]]s.
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:Various non-governmental organizations such as [[Project Management Institute]] ([[Project Management Institute|PMI]]) award [[trade certificate]]s such as [[Project Management Professional]] ([[Project Management Professional|PMP]]).
  
:''Undergraduate credentials'' include [[associate degree]]s, which ''course of study'' intends to last about two years, and [[Bachelor's degree]]s, which ''courses of study'' may last from three and up to seven years depending on institution and academic discipline. ''Undergraduate'' programs are overwhelmingly built on [[learning content delivery]].
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:Select [[educational institution]]s such as [[SUNY Empire State College]] may award [[credential]]s not only for their [[course of study|courses of study]], but for [[professional license]]s, [[standardized exam]]s, [[volunteer work]], [[military training]], [[in-service course]]s, and [[independent reading]] and [[independent study|study]]. They offer special procedures for evaluation of the learning that occurred outside their ''institutions''.
  
:''Graduate credentials'' include [[Master's degree]]s and [[PhD]] ([[Doctor of Philosophy]]) or similar highest, terminal degrees. ''Graduate'' programs are designed to last from one to four years beyond the coursework required by a [[Bachelor's degree]]. Both types of these ''credentials'' require independent research. The requirements to earn a [[PhD]] regularly include comprehensive examinations and work on thesis or dissertation based on extensive research.
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:Finally, every [[workforce service provider]] may serve as a [[credentialing body]] as well.
 
:Some ''educational institutions'' award [[professional degree]]s that usually meet both academic requirements for licensure or accreditation and [[professional experience]] in the credentialed profession.
 
  
:There are two more opposite trends that are worthy to be mentioned.
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===Key terms===
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:[[Credentialing body]], [[high school diploma]], [[GED]] (mistakenly known as [[General Equivalency Diploma]])
  
:On one hand, [[credentialism]] or [[academic inflation]] refers to the tendency of the devaluation of educational qualifications because of the needs of [[educational institution]]s to increase revenues and cut expenses, on one side, and increasing demands, on the other side. This process further provokes [[credential creep]].
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===Closing===
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:Has any [[credentialing body]] other than [[educational institution]]s ever credentialed you? --Yes/No/I'm not sure
  
:On another hand, a few [[occupation]]s don't require academic achievements. All in all, the probability that you will ever meet any [[recruiter]] who has earned the degree in Recruitment is obsolete.
 
 
 
 
'''[[Workforce Developers]]''' is the successor [[lectio]].
 
'''[[Workforce Developers]]''' is the successor [[lectio]].
  
==Quiz==
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==Questions==
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===Placement entrance exam===

Latest revision as of 20:30, 29 October 2023

Credentialing Bodies (hereinafter, the Lectio) is the second lesson part of the Certifications of Study lesson that introduces its participants to educational credentials and related topics.

This lesson belongs to the Introduction to Education session of EmployableU Concepts.


Content

The predecessor lectio is Educational Institutions.

Script

A credentialing body is a legal entity in the business of establishing educational, professional, and other credentials. Although educational institutions are most recognizable bodies for most of us, but way not only credentialing bodies.
For instance, there are several ways to credential for high school-level academic skills in the United States.
First, students can get graduated from a high school and receive a high school diploma.
Second, they can pass the special tests and receive GED (General Educational Development) or similar credentials. Non-governmental organizations manage these special tests. Every state in the United States contracts one or two of those organizations.
Several non-governmental organizations such as World Education Services (WES) evaluate international credentials, while transferring foreign educational awards into American equivalents.
The states often award professional licenses to practice several restricted occupations such as medical doctor or public school teacher.
The United States Department of Labor awards credentials to those who have graduated from those registered apprenticeships that have been registered with the Department.
Various non-governmental organizations such as Project Management Institute (PMI) award trade certificates such as Project Management Professional (PMP).
Select educational institutions such as SUNY Empire State College may award credentials not only for their courses of study, but for professional licenses, standardized exams, volunteer work, military training, in-service courses, and independent reading and study. They offer special procedures for evaluation of the learning that occurred outside their institutions.
Finally, every workforce service provider may serve as a credentialing body as well.

Key terms

Credentialing body, high school diploma, GED (mistakenly known as General Equivalency Diploma)

Closing

Has any credentialing body other than educational institutions ever credentialed you? --Yes/No/I'm not sure

Workforce Developers is the successor lectio.

Questions

Placement entrance exam