Enhancing Industry-academia Collaboration Through Micro-credentials in Quality and Reliability Management
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study, “Enhancing Industry-Academia Collaboration Through Micro-Credentials In Quality And Reliability Management,” investigated the role of co-designed micro-credential programs in aligning higher education outcomes with industry skill demands. Using a mixed-method research design, data were collected from 250 respondents representing academic institutions, industry practitioners, and students through surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were employed to analyze perceptions regarding the relevance, design, implementation, and impact of micro-credentials. Results revealed strong stakeholder consensus that micro-credentials effectively validate specialized competencies, enhance employability, and promote lifelong learning. The overall weighted means across indicators ranged from 4.27 to 4.34 (Strongly Agree), reflecting highly positive attitudes toward micro-credential integration. However, slight variations emerged in the Analysis of Variance (F = 3.467, p = 0.033), indicating perceptual differences among academic, industry, and student groups. Findings emphasized that while micro-credentials are widely accepted conceptually, institutional readiness and formal policy integration remain ongoing challenges. The study proposed a collaborative framework that fosters co-design, validation, and standardization of micro-credentials under the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) and CHED Memorandum Orders. This framework aims to strengthen academic-industry partnerships, promote outcome-based education, and ensure that graduates possess job-ready competencies aligned with evolving technological standards. The research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on competency-based education and provides actionable insights for higher education institutions, regulatory bodies, and industries seeking to advance workforce development through innovative, flexible, and verifiable learning credentials.
Institution: Cebu Technological University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7128948720