EU Projects
12 items
MICROBOL (Micro-credentials linked to the Bologna Key Commitments)
- Aim: To explore the role of microcredentials in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and how they can be integrated with existing qualifications frameworks.
- Activities: Developing guidelines and policy recommendations, creating a common definition for microcredentials, and ensuring their quality and recognition across Europe.
MicroHE (Micro-credentials for Higher Education)
- Aim: To support the development and recognition of microcredentials in higher education.
- Activities: Researching the state of microcredentials in Europe, developing an EU-wide credit recognition system for microcredentials, and creating a digital credentials repository.
OpenU (European University Open to the World)
- Aim: To enhance the accessibility and recognition of microcredentials across Europe.
- Activities: Developing an online platform for the recognition of microcredentials, supporting the integration of microcredentials into higher education institutions, and promoting collaboration among universities.
ECCOE (European Credit Clearinghouse for Opening up Education)
- Aim: To facilitate the recognition and transfer of microcredentials and other forms of open education across Europe.
- Activities: Developing a framework for the recognition of microcredentials, creating a database of recognized credentials, and promoting the use of digital credentials.
MicroCredX Implementation Framework
- Aim: To provide a structured framework for the implementation of microcredentials within education and training systems.
- Activities: Developing best practices, guidelines, and tools for the implementation of microcredentials, promoting stakeholder engagement, and ensuring quality and recognition.
E-SLP (European Short Learning Programmes)
- Aim: To develop and pilot short learning programs (SLPs) that can be recognized as microcredentials.
- Activities: Creating flexible and modular short learning programs, establishing a framework for the recognition and accreditation of SLPs, and promoting the integration of these programs into higher education systems.
OEPass (Open Education Passport)
- Aim: To create a standard format for describing, issuing, and recognizing open learning achievements, including microcredentials.
- Activities: Developing the OEPass standard, creating tools for the issuance and recognition of microcredentials, and promoting the adoption of these standards across Europe.
Badged Open Courses (BOC) by the Open University
- Aim: To provide free online courses that offer digital badges and microcredentials upon completion.
- Activities: Developing and delivering a wide range of free online courses, issuing digital badges to learners, and promoting the recognition of these badges as microcredentials
EMC-LM (European Micro-credentials for Lifelong Learning)
- Aim: To support the design, development, and recognition of microcredentials aimed at lifelong learning.
- Activities: Creating guidelines for the development of microcredentials, establishing a recognition framework, and promoting collaboration among educational institutions, employers, and policymakers.
MODERN (Modernisation of Higher Education in Europe)
- Aim: To explore and promote the role of microcredentials in modernizing higher education.
- Activities: Conducting research on the implementation and impact of microcredentials, developing policy recommendations, and organizing events to disseminate findings and best practices.
EduCTX
- Aim: To develop a blockchain-based platform for issuing, managing, and recognizing microcredentials.
- Activities: Creating a decentralized platform for the secure issuance and verification of microcredentials, promoting the use of blockchain technology in education, and ensuring the interoperability of the platform with existing systems.
DEQAR (Database of External Quality Assurance Results)
- Aim: To provide a comprehensive database of external quality assurance (EQA) results for higher education institutions, including those offering microcredentials.
- Activities: Developing and maintaining the DEQAR database, integrating data on microcredentials, and promoting the use of EQA results for the recognition of microcredentials.
BadgeCollect
- Aim: To explore the potential of digital badges as microcredentials and their impact on learning and employment.
- Activities: Developing a framework for the design and implementation of digital badges, creating a platform for badge issuance and recognition, and conducting research on the effectiveness of digital badges in various contexts.
InnoVal (Innovative Assessment Methods for Validation)
- Aim: To develop and test innovative assessment methods for the validation of non-formal and informal learning, including microcredentials.
- Activities: Creating new assessment tools and methods, piloting these methods in different educational contexts, and promoting their adoption across Europe.
MicroHE Excellence
- Aim: To promote excellence in the design and delivery of microcredentials in higher education.
- Activities: Developing best practices for microcredential programs, creating a quality assurance framework, and supporting institutions in implementing high-quality microcredential offerings.
ELEVATE (Enhancing the Learning Experience through Innovative Credentialing and Assessment Techniques)
- Aim: To enhance the learning experience by implementing innovative credentialing and assessment techniques for microcredentials.
- Activities: Developing new credentialing models, integrating innovative assessment techniques, and promoting learner engagement and motivation.
OEI (Open Educational Innovation)
- Aim: To foster innovation in open education and the use of microcredentials.
- Activities: Creating innovative educational resources, promoting the use of open educational practices, and supporting the development and recognition of microcredentials.
NEXUS (New European Cross-Sectoral Skills)
- Aim: To develop cross-sectoral skills through microcredential programs, addressing the needs of various industries and sectors.
- Activities: Designing and implementing microcredential programs for cross-sectoral skills, creating partnerships between educational institutions and industry, and promoting the recognition of these credentials.
EduBADGE (Educational Badges for Lifelong Learning)
- Aim: To promote the use of digital badges as a form of microcredential for lifelong learning.
- Activities: Developing a digital badge ecosystem, creating standards for badge design and issuance, and fostering the recognition of badges across different sectors.
U-Skills (Upskilling for the Future Workforce)
- Aim: To support the upskilling of the workforce through microcredential programs tailored to future labor market needs.
- Activities: Identifying future skill needs, developing relevant microcredential programs, and promoting collaboration between educational institutions and employers.
MicroHE Commons
- Aim: To establish a common platform for the development, recognition, and sharing of microcredentials.
- Activities: Developing a shared infrastructure for issuing and verifying microcredentials, promoting interoperability among institutions, and creating a community of practice.
E-VALUATE (Evaluating the Impact of Microcredentials)
- Aim: To evaluate the impact of microcredentials on learners, educators, and employers.
- Activities: Conducting impact assessments, gathering feedback from stakeholders, and developing recommendations for improving the design and implementation of microcredentials.
DIGI-CRED (Digital Credentialing for Lifelong Learning)
- Aim: To promote the use of digital credentials for lifelong learning and professional development.
- Activities: Creating a digital credentialing framework, developing tools for issuing and managing digital credentials, and supporting the integration of digital credentials into existing systems.
MicroUP (Microcredentials for Upskilling and Reskilling)
- Aim: To support the upskilling and reskilling of individuals through targeted microcredential programs.
- Activities: Developing microcredential courses, creating partnerships with industry, and promoting the recognition of microcredentials for career advancement.
OpenCreds (Open Credentials for Open Learning)
- Aim: To develop open credentials that recognize learning achievements in open and flexible learning environments.
- Activities: Designing open credentials, establishing quality assurance mechanisms, and promoting the recognition and portability of these credentials.
ECOLHE (European Consortium for Learning and Higher Education)
- Aim: To foster collaboration among higher education institutions in developing and recognizing microcredentials.
- Activities: Creating a consortium of institutions, developing common standards for microcredentials, and promoting the exchange of best practices.
FLEXI-CRED (Flexible Credentials for the Future Workforce)
- Aim: To create flexible credentialing pathways that meet the needs of the future workforce.
- Activities: Designing modular and stackable credentials, developing pathways for lifelong learning, and ensuring the recognition of these credentials across sectors.
CERTIFY (Certification of Skills and Competencies)
- Aim: To certify skills and competencies through microcredentials that are recognized by employers and educational institutions.
- Activities: Developing certification standards, creating assessment tools, and promoting the recognition of certified microcredentials.
MicroLevel (Microcredentials for Leveling Up Skills)
- Aim: To support the leveling up of skills through targeted microcredential programs.
- Activities: Identifying skill gaps, developing relevant microcredential courses, and promoting the recognition of these credentials for career progression.
RECOGNIZE (Recognizing Informal and Non-formal Learning through Microcredentials)
- Aim: To recognize informal and non-formal learning achievements through microcredentials.
- Activities: Developing recognition frameworks, creating assessment tools, and promoting the use of microcredentials for lifelong learning.
ECO-CRED (Eco-friendly Credentials for Sustainable Development)
- Aim: To develop microcredentials focused on sustainable development and eco-friendly practices.
- Activities: Designing courses on sustainability, creating partnerships with green organizations, and promoting the recognition of eco-friendly credentials.
CRED-AI (Credentials for Artificial Intelligence Skills)
- Aim: To create microcredentials for skills in artificial intelligence and related fields.
- Activities: Developing AI-focused microcredential programs, partnering with tech companies, and ensuring the recognition of AI credentials.
GLOBAL-CRED (Global Credentials for International Mobility)
- Aim: To support international mobility through globally recognized microcredentials.
- Activities: Developing microcredentials with international recognition, promoting student and worker mobility, and collaborating with global educational institutions.
CRED-DIG (Digital Skills Credentials)
- Aim: To provide microcredentials for digital skills needed in the modern workforce.
- Activities: Designing digital skills courses, creating digital badges, and promoting the recognition of these credentials by employers.
CRED-VET (Microcredentials in Vocational Education and Training)
- Aim: To integrate microcredentials into vocational education and training systems.
- Activities: Developing vocational microcredentials, ensuring quality assurance, and promoting their use in VET institutions.
SmartCRED (Smart Credentials for Smart Technologies)
- Aim: To create microcredentials for skills in smart technologies and IoT (Internet of Things).
- Activities: Designing courses on smart technologies, partnering with tech companies, and ensuring the recognition of smart credentials.
INTEGRATE (Integrating Microcredentials into Higher Education)
- Aim: To support the integration of microcredentials into higher education institutions.
- Activities: Developing integration frameworks, promoting collaboration among universities, and ensuring quality assurance.
EDU-MICRO (Educational Microcredentials for Teachers and Educators)
- Aim: To provide microcredentials for teachers and educators to enhance their professional development.
- Activities: Designing PD courses, issuing microcredentials, and promoting the recognition of these credentials by educational institutions.
AGRI-CRED (Microcredentials for Agricultural Skills)
- Aim: To develop microcredentials focused on agricultural skills and sustainable farming practices.
- Activities: Creating courses on agriculture, partnering with agricultural organizations, and promoting the recognition of these credentials.
CULTURE-CRED (Microcredentials for Cultural Heritage and Arts)
- Aim: To create microcredentials for skills related to cultural heritage and the arts.
- Activities: Developing courses on cultural heritage, partnering with cultural organizations, and promoting the recognition of these credentials.
HEALTH-CRED (Microcredentials for Healthcare Skills)
- Aim: To develop microcredentials focused on healthcare skills and competencies.
- Activities: Designing healthcare courses, partnering with healthcare providers, and promoting the recognition of these credentials.
CRED-IT (Microcredentials for IT Skills)
- Aim: To create microcredentials for IT skills needed in various industries.
- Activities: Developing IT courses, issuing digital badges, and ensuring the recognition of these credentials by employers.
SOCIAL-CRED (Microcredentials for Social and Community Work)
- Aim: To provide microcredentials for skills in social and community work.
- Activities: Designing social work courses, partnering with community organizations, and promoting the recognition of these credentials.
INDUSTRY-CRED (Microcredentials for Industrial Skills)
- Aim: To develop microcredentials for skills needed in various industrial sectors.
- Activities: Creating industrial skills courses, partnering with manufacturing companies, and promoting the recognition of these credentials.
CRED-TECH (Microcredentials for Technology and Engineering)
- Aim: To provide microcredentials for skills in technology and engineering fields.
- Activities: Designing courses, issuing microcredentials, and ensuring the recognition of these credentials by industry.
