Objectives: To explore micro-credentialing for postgraduate study in pharmacy practice.
Methods: An online survey of practicing or intern pharmacists in New Zealand was designed to identify learner preferences for education, determine interest and demand for microcredentials and elicit preferred 'willingness-to-pay' thresholds.
Key findings: A total of 430 responses were obtained. A stacked microcredential programme was preferred by 88% over traditional courses. Interest, skill development and career development were the top-ranked aspects. Participants favoured the lowest cost option ($300 NZD per microcredential).
Conclusions: Pharmacists in New Zealand are supportive of microcredentials for postgraduate study as an alternative to traditional programmes.
Keywords: MC; pharmacy; postgraduate education; workforce development.
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