Micro-Credentials Ecosystem: Dynamic Capabilities Do Matter (Book Chapter Publication)

One of my recent research milestones was co-authoring the book chapter "Micro-Credentials Ecosystem: Dynamic Capabilities Do Matter", published in Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing by Springer Nature Switzerland (2024). This chapter is part of the volume Digital Product Management in the Era of Data Economy, Artificial Intelligence, and Ecosystems and reflects the growing importance of micro-credentials in the rapidly evolving educational and professional landscape.

The Research Focus

Micro-credentials (short, verified records of specific skills or learning achievements) are becoming a strategic tool for lifelong learning, upskilling, and cross-sector talent mobility. However, their effectiveness depends not only on the technical infrastructure behind them but also on the dynamic capabilities of the institutions and ecosystems that implement them.

In this chapter, co-authored with Yevgen Bogodistov and Petar Despotovic, we examined:

• How ecosystem thinking can shape the design and delivery of micro-credentials.

• The role of dynamic capabilities (agility, adaptability, and responsiveness) in ensuring micro-credential systems stay relevant in a fast-changing market.

• How interoperability, trust, and governance frameworks impact adoption across higher education institutions and industry partners.

Why This Matters

For micro-credentials to be more than a buzzword, universities, companies, and professional bodies must:

• Adapt quickly to changes in labor market demands.

• Collaborate across sectors to standardize and recognize credentials internationally.

• Invest in scalable, interoperable platforms that integrate with existing education and HR systems.

My Contribution

Building on my expertise in instructional design, digital credentials, and ecosystem interoperability, I contributed to:

• Analyzing cross-border recognition challenges within university alliances.

• Mapping technological and organizational enablers for micro-credential ecosystems.

• Proposing a collaborative governance model that bridges academia and industry needs.

Impact and Next Steps

This chapter reinforces the idea that technology alone is not enough, successful micro-credential adoption depends on institutions’ ability to continuously evolve their processes, partnerships, and policies.