RAND's divisions conduct research on a uniquely broad front for clients around the globe.
Most relevant regions
Oct 1, 2025
RAND researchers study strategies like regional partnerships and stackable credentials to help communities, employers, and training institutions develop and sustain a skilled, diverse workforce.
Research
Feb 29, 2024
RAND researchers evaluated early implementation of the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist training and certification program and found several positive outcomes along with concerns regarding testing and pay.
Mar 24, 2022
This report outlines the results of an exploratory analysis of strategies used by health care systems and public health in response to COVID-19 in five countries -- Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, and Tunisia.
Research Summary
Jun 8, 2021
Stackable credentials allow individuals with short-term credentials to build on them with additional credentials throughout their careers. This brief summarizes a report in which researchers examined earnings gains from stacking credentials in Ohio.
Stackable credentials allow individuals with short-term credentials to build on them with additional credentials throughout their careers. The authors of this report examined educational programs in Ohio and earnings gains from stacking credentials.
Tool
Dec 17, 2020
This tool provides a visualization of the concepts in "Strengthening the Entry-Level Health Care Workforce: Finding a Path" which reviews strategies, strengthens and expands the entry-level health care workforce, and identifies opportunities for stakeholders.
Dec 15, 2020
The goal of this research was to review evidence on promising strategies, strengthen and expand the entry-level health care workforce, and identify potential opportunities for stakeholders to consider.
Sep 23, 2020
Stackable credential programs are designed to make it easier for students to earn multiple postsecondary credentials within a field. This toolkit provides steps for identifying issues in and making improvements to stackable credential pipelines.
May 11, 2020
RAND researchers examine students who earned postsecondary certificates in Ohio and went on to earn additional educational credentials. The researchers describe which types of credentials were earned and how students progressed through institutions.
Dec 9, 2019
The Training in Psychotherapy (TIP) tool is designed to assess how psychotherapy trainings for community-based providers incorporate core elements of effective psychotherapy training.
Oct 17, 2018
The Training in Psychotherapy (TIP) tool is designed to assess how psychotherapy trainings for community-based providers incorporate core elements of effective psychotherapy training. This users guide explores organization, application, and scoring of the TIP tool.
Oct 3, 2018
Health professional recertification is meant to demonstrate and foster knowledge and competence. This report assesses recertification requirements for physician assistants, physicians, and advanced practice nurses in the U.S. and elsewhere.
