Microcredentials are the record of the learning outcomes that a learner has acquired following a small volume of learning.

VET students from mechanical industry are learning how to use a tool

VET students learning how to use a tool

Microcredentials make it possible for individuals to acquire knowledge, skills and competences in a flexible and targeted way. They can be instrumental in upskilling and reskilling of learners, including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, so that they can adapt to a fast-changing labour market. Microcredentials do not replace, however, traditional qualifications. They consist of three building blocks: A common definition for microcredentials, Standard elements for consistent description of micro- credentials, and Principles for design, issuance and use of microcredentials.

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