General Information

On June 16, 2022, the European Council (EU) adopted a recommendation on micro-credentials, recognizing their potential to enhance lifelong learning and employability in the European Union. Micro-credentials are small, focused, and stackable credentials that can be earned through formal and informal learning. They offer a flexible and accessible way for individuals to acquire new skills and knowledge, enabling them to adapt to the evolving demands of the labour market. 

 

However, there is a need for a standardized approach, ensuring that micro credentials are recognized and valued across EU member states.  A consortium of vocational and further education and training institutions from five European countries is embarking on a project to develop and pilot strategies for implementing micro-credentials in their respective education institutions. The project aims to enhance the understanding and uptake of micro-credentials among VET and FET institutions, to promote knowledge sharing, and to contribute to the development of a comprehensive European micro-credentials framework. 

 

GTI is proud to be one of the partners in this consortium, along with centres in Estonia, Denmark, France and Spain as well as Innowise - an Estonian organise which supports the professional development of adult educators.  The project seeks to support the development, implementation and recognition of micro-credentials across institutions, businesses, sectors and borders. It plans to develop effective strategies for delivering micro-credential courses and to create a system to integrate these courses into national education frameworks and adult training offerings.

 

This project is a valuable step towards achieving the EU's vision of a more flexible and responsive education system that empowers individuals to thrive in an increasingly dynamic labour market. By embracing micro-credentials, VET and FET institutions can play a pivotal role in equipping learners with the skills they need to succeed in the future of work.

 

Objectives:

1. Explore effective strategies for delivery of micro-credential courses in VET education institutions of 5 partner countries
2. Transfer knowledge and tools to accelerate micro-credentials delivery in vocational education institutions in the rest of Europe

 

Activities:

1. Project management
2. Developing and piloting micro-credentials system in partner organisations
3. Transferring knowledge and skills in a form that can be used by other education organisations

 

Planned Outputs and Benefits:

1. Improved knowledge about micro-credential roll-out and strategic planning in the 5 partner organisations
2. Strategies and piloted micro-credentials in the 5 partner organisations with proven viability
3. Electronic e-toolkit with instructions and practical worksheets on how to plan and implement micro-qualification courses
4. Raised awareness among stakeholders

 

Implementation Time:

01/10/2023 – 31/12/2025

 

Partners:
VOCO (Tartu Vocational College), Estonia (lead partner)

GRETB (Galway Technical Institute), Ireland

BTP CFA PAYS DE LA LOIRE, France

Institut Escola del Treball, Spain

Zealand Business College, Denmark(DE)
OÜ Innowise, Estonia

 

Contact:

Kaire Mets

Project coordinator

kaire.mets@voco.ee