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Welcome to OpenLearning's Micro-credential Symposium 2020

Join us - from wherever you are - for this complimentary one-day event, and discover the potential for micro-credentials across the Australian education ecosystem. 

 

About

Join us on Wednesday the 25th of November 2020 for the inaugural OpenLearning Micro-credential Symposium - a complimentary virtual event designed to unpack the potential of micro-credentials. 

Background:

In July 2020, OpenLearning released its micro-credential framework designed specifically for the Australian education ecosystem and its lifelong learners. In the lead up to its launch, OpenLearning engaged with more than 300 individuals and institutions as part of its consultation process.

We see the launch of the OpenCreds framework as just the beginning of our ongoing dialogue with learners, industry, and education providers. To that end, the OpenLearning Micro-credential Symposium, is our way of enabling a cross-sector dialogue about micro-credentials. 

The Symposium will include keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities centred on:

  • Enabling a cross-sector dialogue about micro-credentials
  • Providing an overview of the current micro-credential landscape in Australia and globally
  • Outlining the identified areas of need and corresponding opportunities for education providers 
  • Engaging with local organisations who have, or are in the process of implementing their micro-credential strategy
  • Supporting connections with EdTech partners and solution providers

Agenda

Welcome to the Symposium

10:00am - 10:15am (AEDT+11)

Opening Keynote by Beverley Oliver: Thriving and surviving with micro-credentials: Rethinking the value proposition

10:15am - 10:45am (AEDT+11)

Panel Discussion 1: What does industry need from micro-credentials?

10:45am - 11:30am (AEDT+11)

Presentation 1: Lessons from an Early Leader - DeakinCo

11:45am - 12:15am (AEDT+11)

Panel Discussion 2: What are learners looking for out of micro-credentials?

12:15am - 1:00pm (AEDT+11)

Presentation 2: More than unbundling – how Le Cordon Bleu Australia is reimagining their business model.

1:00pm - 1:30pm (AEDT+11)

Panel Discussion 3: How can micro-credentials strengthen the connection between education providers and industry?

2:00pm - 2:45pm (AEDT+11)

Panel Discussion 4: An exploration of how Australian universities are embedding micro-credentials as part of their BAU strategy

2:45pm - 3:00pm (AEDT+11)

Symposium Wrap-up and Close

3:30pm - 4:00pm (AEDT+11)

A few of the speakers

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Adam Brimo      

Founder & Chief Executive Officer at OpenLearning

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Cherie Diaz

Managing Director Australia at OpenLearning

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Beverley Oliver

Principal Consultant at EduBrief

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Simon Bedford     

Pro Vice-Chancellor Learning Futures at Western Sydney University                 

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Tim Rawlings

Head of Training Product Development at PwC's Skills for Australia

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Joann Pyne       

Chief Academic Officer at TAFE Queensland

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Alan Bowen-James

Executive Dean at Le Cordon Bleu Australia

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Alex Snow         

Director at Youth Employment and Enterprise Projects at The Foundation for Young Australians

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Asheley Jones 

Chief Operations Officer and Head of Product at DeakinCo

Katrina-Strampel

Katrina Strampel

Acting Director, Centre for Learning and Teaching at Edith Cowan University

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Martin Grimmer

Senior Academic Lead at University of Tasmania


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Eve Ollerenshaw

Group Quality, Accreditation & Compliance Manager at
RedHill Education Limited

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Andrew Kilsby

Director of Employability at Otago Polytechnic

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Claire Field

Principal at Claire Field & Associates

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Tim Praill

Chief Operating Officer
Faethm AI

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Simon Hann

Group Executive, Education and Learning at TAFE Directors Australia

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David Cummings

Principal at Claire Field & Associates

Ed-tech Exhibitors

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Learning Vault

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Open Universities Australia

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