CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION: MAPPING THE POTENTIAL OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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In the current situation, many higher education institutions offer academic and non-academic programs with either fully or partially blended learning. In fact, a small number of higher education providers offer mini degrees, mini qualifications, also known as digital transformation. In the current era of globalisation and rapid technological developments, the need for graduates who have special skills and competencies that are relevant to the industry is increasing. Therefore, the digital transformation program is an effective solution for students to tackle this challenge. This program not only provides opportunities for students to improve their skills, but also to support the achievement of qualifications and competencies that are in line with global needs. Digital transformations consist of these meanings: 1) competency-based; 2) personalised, self-directed; 3) demonstration of new or existing expertise; 4) availability on demand; 5) job embedded learning and application and 6) specified learning by doing and applying. The primary concerns about digital transformations are credibility and recognition, standardisation and the technical challenges of tracking and verifying credentials. This is where the need for employer and college involvement in curriculum design for these non-credit offerings becomes apparent.