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María Cano promotes micro-credentials to expand educational coverage and quality
- 21 octubre, 2025

The Fundación Universitaria María Cano, from its Medellín campus and with live transmission to the Cali, Neiva, and Popayán campuses, held a talk titled The Power of Micro-credentials. The event featured expert José Obdulio Curvelo Hassán, who shared his knowledge about this innovative educational approach.
Micro-credentials are digital or physical certifications that validate specific skills acquired through short, flexible courses. Designed to enhance employability and rapid professional updating, these credentials allow individuals to demonstrate verifiable knowledge, adapting to labor market needs and complementing formal education.
José Obdulio Curvelo Hassán, a Public Accountant and PhD in Accounting with extensive experience in sustainability, business ethics, and education, led the talk aimed at academic leaders and professors of Fundación María Cano. His focus on innovation and educational quality highlights the importance of integrating these certifications to strengthen professional training.
The Fundación Universitaria María Cano reaffirms its commitment to the evolving educational landscape by working with micro-credentials, aiming to provide agile, quality education aligned with current demands, benefiting its entire academic community.
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