On October 15th, 2024, the MASTERY project hosted a webinar as part of the Erasmus Days celebrations, drawing over 70 participants eager to explore how micro-credentials can support the development of sustainable skills. Titled «Greening the Future: Micro-Credentials Empowering Sustainable Skills,» the event aligned with the goals of the Erasmus+ programme by spotlighting innovative educational … Read more

On October 15th, 2024, as part of the Erasmus Days celebrations, the MASTERY project is set to host a webinar titled «Greening the Future: Micro-Credentials Empowering Sustainable Skills». The event aims to explore educational innovations in line with the Erasmus+ programme, focusing on how micro-credentials can empower learners with the skills needed for a sustainable … Read more

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the first edition of the MASTERY Project Newsletter. This publication marks a significant milestone in our efforts to drive innovation in vocational education and industry collaboration, particularly in the realm of green skills and micro-credentials. The MASTERY Project is dedicated to revolutionizing the way training needs are … Read more

In August 2023, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) Scotland unveiled a new Good Practice Guide for Micro-credentials and Small Qualifications, aimed at enhancing the quality and accessibility of tertiary education in Scotland. This guide, released through the Scottish Tertiary Education Network for Micro-credentials, outlines key principles and practices agreed upon by a … Read more

The European Training Foundation (ETF) has released a comprehensive guide titled «Guide to Design, Issue and Recognise Micro-Credentials.» This 2022 publication offers practical and actionable advice for developing micro-credentials, adhering to the design principles set forth by Annex II of the EU Council Recommendation on Micro-Credentials. The guide is crafted to enhance the connection between … Read more

The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) has recently released a comprehensive report titled «Exploring the Emergence of Microcredentials in Vocational Education and Training (VET)». This paper provides an insightful overview of the dynamic and evolving ecosystem of micro-credentials, drawing on a thorough literature review and the development of four plausible scenarios … Read more

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a groundbreaking report in 2024 titled «Building the Future of Skills Development through Micro-Credentials.» The report focuses on the growing significance of micro-credentials—short, targeted learning activities designed to help individuals quickly and efficiently retrain and upskill. The OECD’s comprehensive analysis highlights the core challenges that … Read more

The MASTERY consortium recently concluded its second consortium meeting, hosted by Cleantech, in the beautiful city of Sofia, Bulgaria, on June 24th and 25th. The meeting featured productive discussions on the implementation of various work packages and included a series of interactive workshops. Highlights of the Workshops Participants engaged in three insightful workshops focusing on: … Read more

We are excited to invite you to participate in the EU-funded Erasmus+ MASTERY Project. Your valuable insights will help us improve our research on green skills and knowledge needs within organizations. The MASTERY Project aims to boost green job opportunities by recognizing micro-credentials that enable upskilling and reskilling pathways. According to the Council of the … Read more

On January 11th and 12th, an event took place in Rome at the Italy Office of the European Parliament and the Italy Representation of the European Commission, marking the official launch of the Erasmus+ Forward Looking Project «MASTERY – micro-credentials reliability unleashing green economy.» SFC Sistemi Formativi Confindustria leads the partnership composed of 8 organizations … Read more