We are very excited to introduce “The European Alliance for Micro credentials” within the MicroVET project.

Let’s take a closer look at the Alliance!

The European Alliance for Microcredentials is established with the mission of promoting the offer, uptake, and recognition of microcredentials across the European Union and beyond, in the public, for profit and non-profit sectors, with special focus on formal education and the labour market.

To extend both the attractiveness and impact of the micro-credential approach, the partnership aims to establish a transnational Alliance of relevant stakeholders that not only promotes the adoption of micro-credentials by training providers of any type, but it also supports its members in the development of high-quality results to increase overall impact and formalises a common framework of cooperation at a transnational level. The Alliance presented here is an inclusive opportunity for all interested parties to join their forces and create an active partnership for microcredentials, undertaking certain roles and responsibilities while also committing to support each other through the process. A wide variety of potential members have been and will be approached through both targeted and general dissemination activities, including VET centres and training organisations, higher education institutes, technical education institutes, business and commerce chambers, local/national/regional educational authorities, employment centres and employers, NGOs, social partners, certification and accreditation bodies, municipalities and regional directorates, etc. Through the establishment of the European Alliance, the MicroVET partnership foresees to pave the way towards better permeability between education and training sectors and the labour market, allowing for increased employability and continuous reskilling and up-skilling to contribute to better opportunities both at professional and personal level.

External providers need to join the Alliance first by signing the Memorandum of Understanding – as any member -, as well as accepting the Code of Conduct regulating the legal, ethical and educational framework for courses in the platform. Thus, launching the Alliance and the development of external courses are linked.

If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about the European Alliance for Microcredentials, contact Eszter Salamon eszter.salamon@esha.og