Case Study: Gies College of Business boosts learner engagement and stackable credentialing with Accredible

Gies College of Business drives 80% credential engagement with Accredible

Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois sought to democratize access to education with a flexible, stackable credential model for its online programs. However, the college lacked a way to recognize learners in non-credit courses and showcase milestone achievements without adding significant administrative overhead to its already intensive course launch process. They turned to Accredible's digital credential platform to address these challenges.

By implementing Accredible, Gies automated the credential issuance process through seamless LMS integrations, saving staff time and instantly rewarding learners. The platform's white-labeling capabilities ensured credentials reflected the university's brand, and detailed metadata made each achievement meaningful. As a result, learner engagement soared, with an 80% credential engagement rate and 78% of students sharing their credentials on LinkedIn. On average, learners earn three credentials, and the program's success has led to broader campus-wide adoption of the Accredible platform.

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