Leading Academic Institutions Explore the Value of Integrating ISACA Credentials

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Leading Academic Institutions Explore the Value of Integrating ISACA CredentialsAuthor of the article:Upcoming webinar to further expand upon themes addressed during recent UPCEA ConferenceTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountSCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Academic leaders from institutions across North America recently gathered at the UPCEA conference 2026 Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education to discuss the value of industry-recognized credentials in higher education and workforce preparation.During the conference, representatives from the University of Texas at Dallas, Louisiana Tech University, University Canada West, and University Niagara Falls Canada presented on how they are incorporating ISACA and other certifications and credential-aligned learning into their academic offerings. The discussions highlighted how the credentials complement degree programs and help students differentiate themselves as they enter or advance in the workforce.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.All four institutions are ISACA Academic Partners, providing credentials to their students through custom programs. Through academic partnerships, ISACA helps institutions bridge academic theory with real-world skills to better prepare the next wave of students and digital trust professionals, including cybersecurity practitioners and IT auditors.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againIn a session titled, “No New Courses Required: Innovating Without Breaking the System,” the University of Texas at Dallas shared how they embedded credentials into existing courses to navigate governance bottlenecks and accelerate implementation.Partners from Louisiana Technical University and the University of Texas at Dallas jointly presented a session titled, “The Best Marketing You Don’t Pay For: When Students Sell the Program for You,” discussing how credential-aligned programs drive organic growth through student outcomes, peer influence and word-of-mouth.University Canada West, University of Niagara Falls Canada, and University of Texas Dallas leaders held a hands-on workshop where participants explored a practical process to connect credential domains to existing courses and programs.Providing deeper academic program insights, learningsIn an upcoming webinar on 5 November, Mahmood Dehkordi from the University Canada West, Joseph Mauriello from the University of Texas at Dallas, Matthew Paske from the University of Texas at Dallas, Sandra Song from the University of Niagara Falls Canada, and Warren Ward from Louisiana Tech University will each dive deeper into how they approach mapping and integrating credentials into their programs.The webinar will explore how institutions can change the curriculum without adding courses, turn student success into program growth, and how to make credential integration manageable.To learn more about ISACA academic partnerships or to become an academic partner, visit www.isaca.org/partnerships/become-an-academic-partner.For over 55 years, ISACA® ( www.isaca.org) has empowered its community of 195,000+ members with the knowledge, credentials, training and network they need to thrive in fields like information security, governance, assurance, risk management, data privacy and emerging tech. With a presence in more than 190 countries and with more than 230 chapters worldwide, ISACA offers resources tailored to every stage of members’ careers. Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA also expands IT and education career pathways, fostering opportunities to grow the next generation of technology professionals.View source version on businesswire.com: Emily Ayala, +1.847.385.7223Bridget Drufke, +1.847.660.5554This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.