Micro-credentials

What are micro-credentials?

A micro-credential is a certification of skills, usually obtained through short courses or focused learning experiences. These credentials are smaller and more flexible than traditional degrees, and are designed to attest to the acquisition of particular skills or knowledge, often relevant to the world of work.

Being digital, they can be easily shared and easily verified by those who receive them.

The micro-credentials are attested through the issuance:

of an open badge
of the Europass digital credential

The Europass digital credential is a digital file, issued by the University of Padova and describes your qualification.
The Europass digital credentials system is managed by the European Commission and is free and secure.

Europass digital credentials allow you to easily and efficiently receive and share your micro-credential with education, training and professional institutions.

You can request to receive the digital file to keep it in a wallet in your Europass library. Europass digital credentials are very useful documents, so make sure you always keep them in a safe place.

The University of Padova, following the attendance of professional refresher courses or advanced training, issues the Europass digital credential. You will receive an email with instructions on how to manage (view and share) your digital credential

You can share your Europass digital credentials with employers, education and training institutions or other organisations that need information about your qualifications. By viewing your Europass digital credential, they will be able to automatically verify that your qualification is genuine, that it belongs to you, and learn about your skills and experience. Always make sure you know the identity of those with whom you share your credentials. If you keep them in your Europass library, you can choose to share your credentials for a set period of time.

The University issues micro-credentials obtained through short courses or targeted learning experiences. These credentials are smaller and more flexible than traditional degrees, and are designed to attest to the acquisition of particular skills or knowledge, often relevant to the world of work.