by Jordan Friedman, US News
Business certificates, in some cases referred to as “mini MBAs,” become increasingly popular in online education. Experts say the trend is no surprise given that smaller credentials – ranging from digital badges to these certificates – are now prevalent in online learning. “The speed of change in today’s business environment is unprecedented. That sounds like a cliche, but it’s a reality,” says Joe Schaffer, associate dean of executive education at Rutgers Business School. Lifelong business skills, he says, are beneficial for employees who want a competitive advantage. Online business certificate programs, experts say, aim to provide a credential that gives deeper insight into the field than a free online course, for instance, but with less of a time commitment than a full MBA.
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