Micro-Credential Integration
The 4EU+ Micro-Credential Integration (4EU+ MICI) project responds to a clear need for a unified, cross-border approach to micro-credentials in Europe. As outlined in recent EU policies, micro-credentials are increasingly seen as a strategic tool to support lifelong learning and workforce development, particularly in the context of the digital and green transitions. Funded through the European Commission's 2024 Erasmus+ call for European policy experimentation, the project brings together all eight universities in the 4EU+ Alliance to develop a common framework for the design, recognition and implementation of micro-credentials. The aim is to create flexible, skills-based learning pathways that are aligned with labour market needs and accessible across national systems. To ensure long-term impact, project outcomes will be integrated into national and regional education structures, supported by best practice exchange and collaboration with external stakeholders.
1 March 2025 - 29 February 2028 (3 years)
The 4EU+ MICI project aims to achieve several key objectives centred around the development and implementation of micro-credentials in Europe. It focuses on creating a cohesive, Pan-European framework for the design, recognition, and issuance of micro-credentials, with an emphasis on digital and green skills, built on EU standards and strong quality assurance mechanisms. Alongside this, the project will develop accessible and flexible courses tailored to reskilling and upskilling needs, continuously updated to reflect labour market trends and informed by research from organisations such as the OECD and CEDEFOP. It also aims to strengthen the relevance of micro-credentials by aligning learning outcomes and assessments with real-world competences, supporting lifelong learning. Ultimately, 4EU+ MICI seeks to demonstrate the added value of a unified European approach, promoting systemic change in education aligned with broader EU goals of digital inclusion and sustainability.
Social, industry partners and national and regional authorities play a key role in ensuring the relevance and long-term impact of the project by contributing labour market insights and identifying emerging skill needs related to the digital and green transitions. Their involvement supports the development of micro-credentials that are aligned with industry demands and impacts the work carried out in the project’s WP2 and WP3. The collaboration with public and social authorities at both EU and national levels is essential for building a quality assurance and recognition framework, ensuring that micro-credentials are trusted, accredited, and integrated into existing education and training systems.
To support the successful delivery of all the above objectives, the project structure will consist of the following Work Packages:
WP1: Project management and coordination
WP2: Skills and Needs Identification
WP3: Supporting Digital and Green Transition: the 4EU+ Approach to co-designing of Micro credentials
WP4: Quality management approach for micro-credentials
WP5: Communicate, Disseminate and Engage
4EU+ MICI is coordinated by Sorbonne University. The beneficiaries of the project include:
Charles University (Prague, Czech Republic);
Heidelberg University (Germany);
Paris Panthéon Assas University (France)
Sorbonne University (Paris, France);
University of Copenhagen (Denmark);
University of Milan (Italy);
University of Warsaw (Poland);
University of Geneva (Switzerland; as an associated partner; applied for a Movetia grant and is part of the 4EU+ Alliance as a full partner);
4EU+ Association;
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic;
Paris, Île de France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (France)
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March 2025