Micro-credentials are an opportunity to fundamentally change the role of universities in transforming learning as well as being a promising means of aligning universities with wider societal perspectives and valued social goals. Micro-credentials redefine the types of awards and qualifications offered by universities. They can align universities’ missions with wider societal, economic and environmental goals.
In December 2020, the European Commission (2020) published a major new report promoting a common European approach to the future of micro-credentials. This much anticipated report offers a foundational roadmap for the development of micro-credentials in Europe including key building blocks. It is part of a much wider new skills agenda and transformative 2030 vision for the future of European universities. ECIU University is pleased to have actively contributed to the proposed roadmap of actions which provides a strong foundation for the future of micro-credentials. This will prepare future work-ready graduates, 21st Century life-long learners and active citizens for the new digital society. New technologies and new possibilities will emerge that need to be maximised. We have to be flexible and modify our approach along the way to ensure wide-scale adaptation of micro-credentials.
EC information about micro-credentials
EC final report on micro-credentials
Micro-credentials linked to Bologna Key commitments = Microbol Conference
ECIU universitety strategy 2030
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