University of Phoenix Outlines Blueprint for Competency-Based Education

The report, titled "A Holistic Perspective to Creating Successful CBE Programs at Scale," documents six years of institutional evolution. It examines the shift toward course redesigns centered on specific skill acquisition rather than standard credit hours. By leveraging agile methodologies and continuous faculty feedback, the university managed to streamline delivery while maintaining academic rigor.

This framework enables qualified graduate students to finish their degrees in under one year for less than $11,000. Vice provost of strategy Marc Booker, a co-author of the publication, noted that the goal is to provide flexible pathways that allow learners to signal verified skills directly to employers. The document serves as a resource for other higher education leaders navigating the operational challenges of scaling similar programs. It includes contributions from a multidisciplinary team of faculty and administrators who oversaw the integration of new learning technologies and student support systems.