Micro-courses already arriving

While the HE establishment continues to contemplate what to do about micro-credentials entrepreneurs in universities are creating products

Uni Queensland announces a 40-hour self-paced on-line course, “to become an effective telehealth practitioner and champion”: It’s for “health professionals” and administrators and covers clinical expertise, tech, service deliver and service evaluation. It’s open  to all, “there are no prerequisites” and “you can showcase your capabilities with a university certified digital certificate.” Cost is $1200.

Monash U has an eight-week on-line micro-credential for current, “healthcare leaders at all levels”: It will take around 15 hours a week, including four for live sessions. There are assignments, and completers “can receive” six “unspecified credit” points for a masters in health professions education. It’s a JV with consultants NeuroPower and costs $3685 for the course and $4125 for it and the MC.