Report On Training On The Micro-Credential Quality Assurance Practice In Project Partner Countries

The Training on the micro-credential quality assurance practice in Project Partner countries was organized at the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities, Münster, Germany, 28-31 March 2023.

The meeting was held according to the Agenda, with a total of 4 representatives from Partner Institutions, one from University of Belgrade (UB), two from Qualification Agency of Serbia (QAS), and one from Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU), while two participants from the University of Lleida (UDL) and UB joined online.

The meeting kicked off with the opening speech from ACEEU Director Adisa Ejubovic. Following the opening words, the partners looked into the status quo of the project. One drive folder has been set up to manage and populate all the data, deliverables and other documents. This was followed by the presentation of University of Belgrade on the pilot micro-credential on Elevators. A sample micro-credential was presented, as well as the background, needs for such program, employer involvement, ECTS number, general structure and content and the assessment.

Day 2 kicked off with the presentation of Spanish accreditation process (delivered by University of Lleida). Following the presentation, the team from Serbia, tuned in online to discuss the accreditation process in Serbia, discuss the employer survey (prepared by ACEEU) as well as proposed dates for LTTA5 in Lleida. Furthermore, ACEEU presented its findings on accreditation process and quality assurance in Germany. Following the presentation, Qualifications Agency presented the structure of Quality Assurance in higher education in Serbia. In line with MicroGuide goal, ACEEU colleague Yu Qin held a presentation on ways we can create synergies and bring knowledge from MicroGuide to sustain the results of Digital Response Project (A project that builds online learning capacities for institutions). Following the presentation, the partners engaged in a lively discussion on what would be the difference between accrediting digital courses in comparison to non-digital, classroom-based courses.

Day 3 kicked off with summarising the conclusions of the SWOT analysis. The conclusion of the insights wrapped up the LTTA in Münster.