Micro-Credentials and Green Standards – An International Approach of Sustainability Learning

Javier Rodrigo Ilarri, Camelia Tulcan, Luis Manuel Sánchez-Ruiz, Nuria Llobregat-Gómez, María Elena Rodrigo Clavero, Dorin Camen, Sorina Popescu, Maria Roberta Tripon, Florin Huiban, Yanislav Zhelev, Mariya Zheleva, Iuliana Chilea, Speranta Stomff, Mihaela Stancu and Rositza Georgieva
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Javier Rodrigo Ilarri: University of Life Sciences King Mihai I from Timisoara (USVT)
Camelia Tulcan: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV)
Luis Manuel Sánchez-Ruiz: University of Life Sciences King Mihai I from Timisoara (USVT)
Nuria Llobregat-Gómez: University of Life Sciences King Mihai I from Timisoara (USVT)
María Elena Rodrigo Clavero: University of Life Sciences King Mihai I from Timisoara (USVT)
Dorin Camen: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV)
Sorina Popescu: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV)
Maria Roberta Tripon: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV)
Florin Huiban: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV)
Yanislav Zhelev: Burgas Free University (BFU)
Mariya Zheleva: Burgas Free University (BFU)
Iuliana Chilea: Romanian Standards Association (ASRO), Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Speranta Stomff: Romanian Standards Association (ASRO)
Mihaela Stancu: Romanian Standards Association (ASRO)
Rositza Georgieva: Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS)

Enformation Conference Proceedings Series, 2024, vol. 14, 122-138

Abstract: This paper presents the experience gained through the successful implementation of international project B-Green-ED Project (Project No 2022-1-BG01-KA220-HED-000085821) which main objective is to stimulate the European green economy and climate neutrality by developing innovative higher education practices related to the implementation of micro-credential (MC) courses developed in cooperation with European standardization bodies. The developed innovative micro-credential courses have been in line with labor market needs and facilitate the provision of flexible, accessible, and inclusive learning focused on the industry/sector-related environmental, management, and green standards that support the transition to a green and digital economy. The information structure in the micro-credentials template inside the B-GREEN-ED project follows the EU standard for constitutive elements of micro-credentials proposed by the European Commission Consultation Group. During the B-GREEN-ED project, a set of micro-credentials courses have been developed and piloted. Inside the B-GREEN-ED project, micro-credentials have been conceived as stand-alone activities, though the university partners may consider recognizing univocally a specific set of online courses, depending on their own internal education strategy. Different surveys have been done to test and check the student’s opinion about the micro-credential development and organization. Overall, students believed that micro-credentials provided a competitive advantage in the labor market. Job prospects and career opportunities can be improved using these credentials by demonstrating continuous learning and practical skill application. According to the students, micro-credentials were crucial for fostering a more knowledgeable and skilled workforce, leading to societal advancement.

Keywords: micro-credentials; green economy; standardization; quality assurance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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