To strengthen curriculum innovation and enhance faculty capability in developing flexible learning programs, the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Curriculum and Instruction Division (CID), conducted the first batch of the Training-Workshop on Designing Micro-Credentials for CBSUA Faculty from November 6 to 7, 2025, at the Alvaro Rabina Hall, Pili Campus.
The training-workshop aimed to equip faculty members with the knowledge and skills to design and implement micro-credential programs that address the evolving needs of learners and industries. Faculty participants from the university’s four campuses attended the activity.
Dr. Greg T. Pawilen, Professor II at the University of the Philippines Los Baños and member of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Technical Working Group for Micro-Credentials, served as the resource speaker.
Dr. Pawilen emphasized the growing significance of introducing micro-credential programs in higher education institutions (HEIs), noting that these offer flexible, affordable, and career-oriented learning opportunities that complement traditional degree programs. He explained that micro-credentials foster lifelong learning and help bridge the gap between academic preparation and industry needs by enabling learners to acquire targeted, in-demand skills more efficiently.
He further noted that micro-credentials benefit not only students seeking to upskill or reskill, but also alumni and professionals who wish to re-engage with education through accessible and modular learning pathways.
According to Dr. Rey-Mark G. Basagre, CID Director, CBSUA has long envisioned implementing micro-credential programs as part of its mission to provide quality and inclusive education. He emphasized that such initiatives will not only extend learning opportunities to a wider public but also empower university personnel to pursue professional growth and enhance their competencies.
Dr. Basagre added that the conduct of this training-workshop marks a concrete step toward realizing this vision, as participants are expected to develop proposed micro-credential offerings for their respective colleges by the end of the activity.
