How do Micro-credentials work?

We find ourselves in a time of full evolution of learning and in the midst of this context, the microcredentials have emerged as an innovative tool to recognize and validate specific acquired skills. These micro-credentials, often supported by blockchain technology, are transforming the way we perceive and grant educational recognition.

What are Micro-credentials?

Microcredentials are small units of recognition that certify the acquisition of specific skills or knowledge. Unlike traditional certificates, which cover a broad spectrum of learning, microcredentials focus on specific, easily demonstrable competencies.

How do they work?

The process of issuing microcredentials usually begins with the identification of the skills or competencies that you want to recognize. Activities or tasks are then designed that allow students to demonstrate their mastery in those specific areas. These activities may include projects, performance-based assessments, or tangible evidence of skills.

Once a student successfully completes the required activities, it is issued by the institution, through a pspecialized platform, a micro-credential that certifies your achievement. This microcredential is backed by technology blockchain, which ensures that the credential cannot be altered or falsified, providing greater reliability for both students, employers and institutions.

Benefits of Micro-credentials

• Relevance and specificity: Microcredentials focus on specific skills that are relevant to the industry or field of study, allowing students to gain practical, immediately applicable knowledge.
• Flexibility: As smaller units of recognition, microcredentials offer flexibility for both students and educational institutions. Students can choose the skills they want to develop and institutions can adapt their programs to meet the demands of the ever-changing labor market.
• Continuous validation: Microcredentials allow for continuous validation of lifelong learning. Students can continue to accumulate microcredentials as they learn new skills, allowing them to stay current in an ever-evolving work environment. They can even save them in a digital skills wallet.
• Portability and transparency: Thanks to blockchain technology, microcredentials are portable and can be easily and quickly verified by any interested party, whether it is an educational institution, an employer or a regulatory body.

Microcredentials represent an evolution in the way we recognize and validate learning. By providing an agile and specific way to certify skills, they are helping to close the gap between education and employment. For educational institutions, embracing microcredentials is not only about keeping up with the demands of the labor market, but also providing students with valuable tools to thrive in a knowledge-driven economy. Microcredentials are not only a change in the way we grant recognition, but also a step towards a more agile, relevant and student-centered educational future.

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