WHAT IS A MICRO-CREDENTIAL?
A micro-credential is a small learning experience supported by transparent quality assurance procedures. Here you can find the official definition by the European Commission. You can also read the ENHANCE Micro-credentials Template here for more information.
Micro-credentials are an essential part of the ENHANCE educational offer. ENHANCE micro-credentials are flexible and attractive. Whether you are a Bachelor, Master, PhD or life-long learner you may find an ENHANCE micro-credential suitable for you.
ENHANCE micro-credentials are continuously under development in cooperation with industry partners, local governments, and non-profit organisations.
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HOW CAN YOU BENEFIT FROM ENHANCE MICRO-CREDENTIALS?
Micro-credentials are the best way to customise your education pathway. Micro-credentials provide a valuable international experience and make your education richer, more personal and flexible.
Micro-credentials complement the formally certified competencies beyond your major field of study, providing insights into the essence of other disciplines or addressing relevant cross-cutting topics. Micro-credentials are an easy way to enhance your professional career opportunities.
Micro-credentials may be recognised by your home university as a component of your degree programme.
WHICH ENHANCE MICRO-CREDENTIALS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE?
Seven micro-credentials are already included in the ENHANCE catalogue for the academic year 2022/2023:
- Certificate on Climate Action
- Certificate Higher Education Teaching
- Certificate on Data Literacy
- Certificate on Sustainability
- Certificate on Digital Transformation
- Certificate on Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- MOOC Responsible Innovators of Tomorrow
HOW TO APPLY
Explore the 2022-2023 micro-credentials list and access the information about them. Inside each specific micro-credential, you will find the information about the enrolment process.
The access to the Micro-credentials catalogue will be available soon
HOW TO FINANCE YOUR MOBILITY
You can find economic support to finance your participation in the ENHANCE micro-credentials using all the alternatives at your disposal provided by European Union grants. Contact the International Office of your home university to learn about the different possibilities of financing through EU grants.
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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS
ENHANCE provides opportunities to participate in Tandem programmes.
Please visit the ENHANCE Tandem Programmes webpage to get detailed information about how to join them inside your home university and during your mobility period.
