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QualityLink – Mock-up: Dashboard and Indicators

QualityLink aggregates quality indicators for learning opportunities leading to micro-credentials, aligning with the EU Council Recommendation. Micro-credentials certify learning outcomes assessed against transparent criteria, equipping learners with skills and knowledge tailored to societal, cultural, and labour market needs. The document provides mock-ups for an online dashboard. … Read more

QualityLink – Quality Domains and Indicators

QualityLink aggregates quality indicators for learning opportunities leading to micro-credentials, aligning with the EU Council Recommendation. Micro-credentials certify learning outcomes assessed against transparent criteria, equipping learners with skills and knowledge tailored to societal, cultural, and labour market needs. To ensure credibility, only courses with reliable metadata—meeting minimum standards outlined … Read more

QA Lead Manual – condensed version

The purpose of the manual is to complement the various quality systems which apply to Professional Higher Education, by giving advice on how to implement a comprehensive quality management system within professional higher education institutions. … Read more

Guide to design, issue, and recognise micro-credentials

This guide supports the development, issuance, and recognition of micro-credentials, enhancing the flexibility of learning systems in European Training Foundation (ETF) partner countries. It provides tailored recommendations for policymakers, learning institutions, accreditation bodies, and employers across regions such as Türkiye, North Africa, the Western Balkans, the Eastern Partnership, and … Read more

Micro-Credentials Exchange Network Implementation Framework

Micro-credentials have quickly become a top priority for higher education. Institutions must therefore intentionally and strategically respond to a growing movement that is identified by the design of flexible and responsive learning pathways relevant for employability. The conversation on micro-credentials for lifelong learning has accelerated at all levels. Considerable … Read more

Model digital transformation strategies – A comparative analysis report

It is relevant to explore the concept of digital transformation, as an ongoing process of using digital technology and strategy to shift the user experience, business, operating processes, or culture. The implementation of digital transformation aims at boosting the value and coordination of the institution through innovation, and frameworks … Read more

Digital skills explored

Digital skills are increasingly essential for individual empowerment, economic growth, and societal progress.This article explores the concept of digital skills and highlights the gap between skill demand and availability in the global and European labour markets. It highlights how this deficiency hinders economic development, limits individual opportunities, and restricts … Read more

ITCILO training evaluation 2023 – final report

The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the design, implementation, and quality of training activities carried out by the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITC) during the year 2022. The evaluation focuses on the relevance, validity, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of its training … Read more

ACQF Qualifications and Credentials Platform Architecture Report

The ACQF Qualifications and Credentials Platform (ACQF QCP) is a pivotal initiative under the ACQF-II project designed to harmonise and streamline qualifications across Africa. This document details the architectural framework, user needs, data model, and implementation plan of the ACQF QCP, aiming to enhance transparency, comparability, and recognition of … Read more

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