MICOO Designer

AZULchain Lda

World Alliance for Microcredentials

Description

The microcredential "Designing MICOO" focuses on equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to create effective and engaging microcredentials within the MICOO platform. Participants will learn how to design microcredentials that are aligned with industry standards, incorporate best practices in instructional design. This microcredential is ideal for educators, instructional designers, and anyone interested in developing microcredentials for professional development or educational purposes.

Learn-and-Earn Microcredentials

Learn-and-earn microcredentials require completing a structured learning experience, such as a course, workshop, or learning path. Afterward, you must demonstrate mastery of the acquired skills through assessments or evaluations. This type ensures your knowledge is both acquired and validated, making it ideal for those seeking to enhance their expertise while earning a recognized credential. It combines education and skill validation, offering a clear pathway to professional growth.

Non-Formal Learning

This microcredential supports non-formal learning experiences. It recognizes skills gained through workshops, online courses, or workplace training, offering a flexible way to validate targeted learning outcomes. It's perfect for those seeking recognition for practical, hands-on learning outside traditional institutions.

Details

Microcredential

Non-Formal

Learn & Earn

English

3 years

Learning Hours: 3

Basic

EQF - Europe: Level 6

Skills you will earn

Define name, description and skills

Define an appropriate title for the micro-credential, so that the IA has enough information to propose an adequate description and aligned skills. Revise the proposed description and define the appropriate skills.

Define activities appropriate to the users

Identify and describe the activities the user has to do, in order to upload the necessary evidence to prove competence.

Defining the learning path

Enter the learning path necessary to achieve the required level of preparation, including the characteristic data of the path, such as the type of learning and approximate expected learning hours, and the available resources.

Identifying the Awarding Body

Identify the most appropriate awarding body according to the microcredential sector and the existence of formal agreements, selecting the most appropriate quality framework.

Reviewing the microcredential before publication

Carry out the micro-credential review mainly considering sustainability on the part of the user and evaluability on the part of the evaluator.

Our approach

We are driving a step change in qualitative microcredentialing and the issuance of microcertifications.

Certifications are awarded based on demonstrated skills, ensuring that competencies are validated through evidence.

With activity-based assessments and certified assessors, microcredentials can be earned significantly faster than through traditional methods, while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.