Micro-credential – in accordance with point 5(a) of the Council Recommendation of 16 June 2022 on a European approach to micro-credentials for lifelong learning and employability 2022/C 243/02 (OJ EU C 2022 No 243, p. 10, as amended) is a description of the learning outcomes that a learner has achieved through a small amount of learning. These outcomes have been assessed on the basis of transparent and clearly defined criteria. Learning activities leading to micro-credentials are designed so that the learner acquires specific knowledge, skills and competences that respond to social, personal and cultural needs or to the needs of the labour market.
Micro-credentials are the property of the learner and may be shared and transferred. They may stand alone or be combined to form larger credentials. Micro-credentials are subject to quality assurance in accordance with agreed standards within the relevant sector or field of activity.
The University of Opole will launch a publicly accessible catalogue of micro-credentials, covering the full range of current offerings in this area. The aim of this initiative is to provide clear and widespread access to information for students, university staff and external stakeholders, including representatives of the wider socio-economic community.
The university catalogue will be made available on the website of the Office for Teaching and Quality Assurance, which is also responsible for updating it regularly. The organisational framework and operating principles of the catalogue are set out in Order No. 11/2026 of the Rector of the University of Opole. This document states that the catalogue is public in nature, contains a complete list of the micro-credentials on offer, and serves to ensure transparency and consistency in the presentation of the university’s educational provision.