Proposals for INGENIUM Micro-Credentials Creation

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This call offers the opportunity to develop innovative micro-credentials, supported by administrative assistance and potential accreditation through the INGENIUM alliance. The aim is to transform educational concepts into formally recognized learning opportunities.

Project Objectives

Creation of new learning pathways, skill-based courses, and innovative educational offerings
Development of high-quality, stackable opportunities for diverse learner groups
Integration of research, teaching, and novel approaches

Focus Areas for Micro-Credentials

Research-based micro-credentials

Utilizing research team expertise as learning opportunities.

Educational innovation

Scaling Education Labs projects into recognized credentials.

Professional development

Addressing competence needs in higher education and other sectors via Staff Academy initiatives.

Industry collaboration

Co-created credentials with external partners to meet workforce demands.

Lifelong learning

Flexible pathways tailored for a variety of target groups.

✅ Eligibility

Open to educators, education and RDI (Research, Development, Innovation) professionals
Priority given to INGENIUM research teams, Education Labs projects, and Staff Academy initiatives

Evaluation Criteria

Quality and innovation: Clear learning outcomes, novel approaches, and a European perspective on micro-credentials
Collaboration between INGENIUM institutions
Accessibility and inclusion: Meeting diverse learner needs, multilingualism, flexible delivery formats
Impact and portability: Practical applicability, support for academic and professional progression, stackability into larger competence sets

Application Process & Support

Seek collaboration with INGENIUM institutions, especially research teams, Education Labs, and Staff Academy networks;
Utilize the CONNECT portal and university networks;
Receive administrative support for local accreditation requirements and quality assurance;
All Micro credentials development teams will receive dedicated training through an INGENIUM Micro credentials;
Guidance available via local INGENIUM offices.

How To Submit

Stage 1

Apply your expression of interest by completing the application form by 30th of November.

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Stage 2

Full Applications will be submitted via the INGENIUM website. Detailed submission instructions and exact procedures for Micro-credentials proposals will be available soon.

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We will also hold a series of online information sessions to disseminate the call and support networking. For the first stage of the call, these sessions will focus on offering the key info.

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Proposals for INGENIUM Micro-Credentials Creation

Project Objectives

Focus Areas for Micro-Credentials

✅ Eligibility

Evaluation Criteria

Application Process & Support

How To Submit

Interested in finding out more about the call?

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