Programme
This opening session will introduce the objectives and expected outcomes of the workshop. Findings from the FOREUFORALL MC Survey exercise will provide an overview of current micro-credential maturity across European University Alliances, highlighting key achievements, challenges and priority areas for collaboration.
A series of short presentations from Alliance representatives and invited experts showcasing practical experiences in micro-credential quality assurance, recognition and digital innovation. Speakers will share examples of good practice, lessons learned and emerging solutions in quality assurance, recognition, portability and digital delivery.
This panel will explore current challenges and solutions related to quality assurance, accreditation, credit recognition, and learner trust. Drawing on benchmark findings and expert perspectives, participants will discuss approaches that support wider acceptance and scalability of micro-credentials across institutions and borders. The session will end with a summary wrap up from the morning
Experts from European University Alliances and digital credential initiatives will discuss the technological infrastructure required to support micro-credential delivery and recognition. Topics will include interoperability, credential storage, learner records, digital certification and opportunities linked to Europass and other European digital solutions.
Participants will work collaboratively to reflect on their Alliance's current micro-credential maturity and identify priority actions for future development. The sessions will support the creation of practical roadmaps, highlighting key milestones, responsibilities, and opportunities for mutual learning.
A summary of key insights from the day's presentations, discussions and collaborative activities. Rapporteurs will highlight emerging themes, common challenges and potential areas for joint action across Alliances
An open solution design session where participants will contribute ideas that can inform future recommendations for policy and practice for micro-credentials. Participants will be asked to discuss what actions, reforms and policies are needed to continue momentum for micro-credentials from an EUA perspective.
The keynote will explore how European policy initiatives, including the Union of Skills and Skills Portability agenda, create opportunities for European University Alliances. Participants will discuss and question how policy ambitions can be translated into sustainable institutional and inter-alliance actions.
Participants will share key insights from the keynote and identify opportunities for collaboration, innovation and alignment with European priorities potentially through a Micro-Credential Label. The session will help frame discussions for the remainder of the workshop.
A second series of short case studies showcasing successful approaches to stakeholder engagement, regional innovation, cross-alliance collaboration and sustainable micro-credential implementation. Speakers will share practical experiences and transferable lessons. The session will include with a brief wrap up.
Industry representatives, employers and Alliance partners will discuss how micro-credentials can better respond to labour market needs and regional innovation priorities. The discussion will focus on building stronger partnerships and increasing the relevance, visibility and uptake of micro-credentials.
Participants will refine Alliance roadmaps and identify concrete actions to strengthen collaboration between Alliances, universities, employers, learners and policy stakeholders. The session aims to translate workshop discussions into actionable takeaways and commitments.
Rapporteurs will present the main findings, recommendations and proposed actions emerging from the workshop for micro-credentials. The session will outline contributions to the workshop report and identify opportunities for continued cooperation across European University Alliances and the wider micro-credential community
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