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The MicroVET consortium is inviting all current and potential members of the Alliance for Microcredentials to discuss the state of art and the necessary future actions to make microcredentials more accessible and also recognised throughout Europe and beyond. The event will take place in Brussels......

21 March, 2024 /

As MicroVET charts new horizons with the ongoing formation of the Microcredential Alliance, we’re equally focused on enhancing the accessibility and visibility of our dynamic learning platform. Hosting a diverse array of 150 microcourses in various languages, our platform offers specialized learning experiences spanning language......

21 February, 2024 /

In the dynamic spheres of higher education and workforce training, the buzz surrounding microcredentials is hard to ignore. Forbes, in a recent article by Frederick Hess, shed light on the enthusiasm surrounding these bite-sized learning opportunities and their potential to reshape the educational landscape. As......

11 September, 2023 /

The General Assembly of the European School Heads Association (ESHA), the coordinator of MicroVET was organized in Oslo in April, 2023. Over 40 representatives of school heads from 25 European countries had the opportunity to learn about the project Microvet and they were asked to......

17 July, 2023 /

In today’s fast-paced world, the demand for high-quality and tailored training opportunities is ever-increasing. Recognizing this need, the MicroVET Project aims to introduce and familiarize target groups, stakeholders, and relevant actors with the power of micro-credentials. The cornerstone of the MicroVET Project is the provision......

17 July, 2023 /

Section 5 of the “Towards a European approach to micro credentials: a study of practices and commonalities in offering micro-credentials in European higher education” analytical report provides a brief overview of several case studies from around the world that highlight innovative practices related to micro-credentials.......

26 April, 2023 /

On March 24th 2023 the Chairperson of the Know and Can Association – Mrs. Rumyana Shalamanova took part in a round table on the topic “Presentation and discussion of models for the introduction of individual training accounts and micro-certificates in Bulgaria”. The event was organized......

24 March, 2023 /

The microVET project aiming to disseminate the micro-credentials approach in vocational education and training has foreseen the development of a group of micro-credentials ambassadors. The microVET micro-credentials ambassadors emphasize on developing ambassadors within the organizations that will create internal teams for the development and delivery......

21 February, 2023 /

Micro-credential ambassadors training within the scope of MicroVET took place in Utrecht on 22-25 November 2022, hosted by the European School Heads Association (ESHA). The micro-credential ambassadors training is considered an integral part of the Project’s implementation, since It contributes in the targeted review of......

19 December, 2022 /

Nowadays, micro-credentials gained EU-wide attention in policy debates, among others due to the need of workers and learners to provide evidences about their skills in the labour market. Here, are mentioned some of the most important facts or/and events, took place in 2022 with regards......

05 November, 2022 /

As the tourism industry continues to grow, so does the importance of sustainable tourism practices. Turismo de Portugal, a national tourism organization, has recently launched a microcredential course in sustainable tourism to provide professionals and students in the industry with the necessary knowledge and skills......

16 September, 2022 /

The microVET project partnership having conducted a field research aiming to identify the knowledge and current state of micro-credentials in Vocational Education and Training in all partner countries (Greece, Portugal, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Italy, Bulgaria) found out really helpful and meaningful outcomes for the development of......

13 July, 2022 /

Microcredentials for professional development and fun The ESHA team is a team of lifelong learners. We are happy to be the coordinator of the MicroVET project and to promote microcredentials to school leaders as well as other education stakeholders. We can do it based on......

09 June, 2022 /

Shorter forms of learning opportunities than traditional qualifications are being developed rapidly across Europe and the world. These opportunities, in the shape of micro-credentials, are made available in response to the demand for more flexible, learner-centred forms of education and training. Micro-credentials can be particularly......

19 May, 2022 /

Given that the idea of micro-credentials is still being developed within the EU, it is clear that VET providers and training providers in general must be prepared effectively and actively involved. Although most training organizations stay current on industry developments, their ability to successfully design......

16 May, 2022 /