Credentials Unscripted

About Credentials Unscripted

In this thought leadership podcast by Parchment, we explore credential innovation, learner pathways, and the ways individuals navigate their educational and professional journeys. We'll be talking with leading experts to uncover how institutions and organizations are helping learners turn their credential into an opportunity.

Publisher

Parchment

Category

education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Oct 2023

Latest episode

4 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Nov 2025

   How to Think About Credential Innovation

   The credentialing ecosystem is evolving, with newer credentials like microcredentials and badges taking center stage. But, change is not synonymous with positive growth. As we transform the credentialing landscape, what should our rubric for success be? In this episode, we speak with Simone Ravaioli, Director of Academic Innovation at Instructure. His work focuses on strategic initiatives that advance learner-centric recognition systems and global credential portability. We sat down to discuss the next generation of credentials, how we maximize value for learners, and where he sees opportunities for impactful change.

2. 

   21 Oct 2025

   Measuring Credential Value & Why It Matters

   A decade ago, the "college for all" movement was in full gear. Since then, a sizable shift has taken place with a move towards other forms of credentials. Is that a good thing? How should we think about this shift? In this episode, we are joined by Matt Sigelman, President of The Burning Glass Institute, to discuss credential value, how to measure it and why it matters for learners, institutions and the workforce.

3. 

   7 Oct 2025

   The State of Higher Education in America

   What are American sentiments about higher education? How have feelings shifted over time? And, more importantly, what can be done? In this episode, we are joined by Courtney Brown, Vice President of Impact & Planning at the Lumina Foundation, to discuss Gallup's survey on American higher education, the challenge of ROI and the perceptions of politicization on college campuses.

Who has been a guest on Credentials Unscripted

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Emily Passias
• Kenyatta Lovett
• Dr Annelies Goger

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

3,178

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

60

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