This is an interesting approach to a genuine issue; I've got a background in Curriculum Design and can agree that an outside, "third party" type certification system could have market potential for both graduates and employers. One of the sticking points in my studies looking into a similar concept was balancing the cost to the student with the expected utility of receiving the certification. So, unless at the debut of the certification there is a large, verified list of employers willing to pay a premium for certified graduates, this concept doesn't make a market value connection in my opinion.
On another fundamental note, the system as described would be effective in long-term retention knowledge testing, true. Yet this model doesn't seem to incorporate 'continuing education' into the remedial approach. Thus, the certified prior knowledge can be tested and maintained, but there's no inclusion of 'new' studies and knowledge that promote long-term growth on top of the knowledge base.
As I've experienced in several industries, there are already licensing ('cerification') bodies which have deployed a Continuing Education (CE) credit model (e.g. insurance, finance). This proposed model may benefit from comparison and distinction from these existing, regulated approaches, in addition to the above note regarding expected market value. Cheers for taking on a genuine issue and working towards a better environment!
On another fundamental note, the system as described would be effective in long-term retention knowledge testing, true. Yet this model doesn't seem to incorporate 'continuing education' into the remedial approach. Thus, the certified prior knowledge can be tested and maintained, but there's no inclusion of 'new' studies and knowledge that promote long-term growth on top of the knowledge base.
As I've experienced in several industries, there are already licensing ('cerification') bodies which have deployed a Continuing Education (CE) credit model (e.g. insurance, finance). This proposed model may benefit from comparison and distinction from these existing, regulated approaches, in addition to the above note regarding expected market value. Cheers for taking on a genuine issue and working towards a better environment!