Micro-credentials – focus on eco-systems

Description

1) Objective

The objective of this topic is to support reforms and policy impact in Member States and/or third countries associated to the Programme in the implementation of the Council Recommendation of 16 June 2022 on a European approach to micro-credentials for lifelong learning and employability, as well as implementation of other policy objectives (in particular developing micro-credentials’ eco-systems in STEM). Micro- credentials are the record of the learning outcomes that a learner has acquired following a small volume of learning. Micro-credentials 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. Micro-credentials do not replace, however, traditional qualifications. Under the Union of Skills, the focus is on expanding the use of micro-credentials as flexible learning solutions, in line with the European approach, to ensure that they are trusted, understandable, issued digitally and comparable across sectors and countries, for which the engagement
of all kind of stakeholders (also beyond formal education and training providers) is fundamental.

2) Eligibility

Applicants must be legal entities (public or private bodies) active in the field of education and training, research and innovation or in the world of work

3) Location

Activities must take place in EU Member States or third countries associated to the Programme.

4) Budget

Total available funding is €3,000,000. Grants may range up to €1,000,000.

5) Application

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Funding & Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System (accessible via the Topic page in the Search Funding & Tenders). Paper submissions are NOT possible. The application deadline is 8 April 2026.