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Competency-based education (CBE) has captured the imagination of many higher education institutions across North America. It promises greater flexibility for adult learners, potentially lower costs, and an assessment-driven approach that validates students who possess skills valued by employers.

In response to growing demand, there’s a new body of research that addresses the pros, cons, and challenges of CBE models. What has been missing to date, however, is an organizing framework to help institutional leads plan, design, and implement these programs.

To help fill this critical gap, Pearson has created the CBE Playbook—a framework to help academic leaders think about, organize, and manage the many phases and decisions involved in developing a CBE program.