Press Release
D2L, a global leader in learning technology, has partnered with East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) to offer working professionals more flexible, affordable, skills-focused learning through competency-based education (CBE).
This innovative approach is helping learners complete their degrees up to 50% faster than traditional programs, with an impressive 82% program retention rate. With the use of D2L Brightspace, ETAMU is delivering a more personalized educational experience that can help accelerate career growth for working professionals.
One of the great things about the Brightspace platform is that it makes scaling our programs super easy. We can take on more students without limiting the flexibility of our programs.
Dr. April Sanders, Interim Dean and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the College of Innovation and Design at ETAMU
The competency-based model focuses on mastering key competencies rather than adhering to traditional course timelines, allowing learners to progress at their own pace. By demonstrating mastery of practical, job-ready skills that align with industry demands, learners can chart a clear path to career advancement, whether upskilling in their current roles or transitioning to new fields.
“Our current goal is to offer more competency-based programs and become a truly student-ready university,” said Dr. Sanders. “Essentially, this means that we want to make our programs more accessible and ensure that we always meet the needs of students, with a specific focus on enabling career development for graduates.”
D2L Brightspace is a leading CBE platform, built to help deliver powerful, individualized learning at scale. With the use of D2L Brightspace, ETAMU is equipped with the tools and flexibility needed to design, grow, and better enhance its CBE programs to reach more learners.
“The competency-based education model empowers learners to accelerate the educational journey and increase mastery,” said John Baker, Founder and CEO of D2L. “The success ETAMU has achieved is exciting and inspiring – they are having a big impact on professional learners with this exciting new pathway for career success.”
D2L and ETAMU are helping redefine what’s possible in higher education – making it more accessible, flexible, and aligned with the needs of a modern workforce. For more information about D2L’s work with ETAMU and the benefits of competency-based education, visit D2L.com.
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