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Non-degree credentials (NDCs) are a key component of state credential attainment goals, helping workers obtain better jobs and serving to reconnect them to further postsecondary education and training opportunities. Yet, not all non-degree credentials are created equal. Read about the importance of building robust quality assurance systems for NDCs.