Micro-credentials: Small learning units for what, how and for whom?

Innsbruck - According to an EU Council recommendation micro-credentials are evidence of learning outcomes that can be achieved in the context of small learning units. Which institution can (and wants to) award micro-credentials, e.g. for the purpose of re- and up-skilling, and what the scope and quality assurance of these micro-credentials is, was deliberately kept open but certain basic requirements have to be adhered to. On 12 December 2022 more than 40 representatives of higher education institutions, ministries and education and recognition agencies from Ireland, Italy, Malta, Belgium, the Netherlands, Finland, Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Croatia, and Austria as well as participants from European University Alliances such as Aurora and Civis presented their views. Click here to read the wrap-up.