Public policies for effective micro-credential learning
Smaller, more targeted, and more flexible than traditional education and training
programmes, micro-credentials have become a prominent feature of education, training
and labour market policy discussions in recent years. Several OECD countries have
already started the development of national micro-credential ecosystems, and many
others are looking to follow suit.
This OECD Education Policy Perspective serves as Part A in a two-part series of summary
papers. This paper examines the evolving landscape of micro-credentials, focusing
on the development of public policies that can foster effective utilisation of micro-credentials
for lifelong learning, upskilling and reskilling. The paper also provides a self-assessment
tool for micro-credential policy implementation, which identifies a range of policy
measures and considerations needed for the establishment and effective operation of
national micro-credential ecosystems. This document was authored by Shizuka Kato from
the OECD Higher Education Policy Team and Thomas Weko from George Washington University.
Available from December 14, 2023
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