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The HEROES Alliance approach to micro-credentials

Micro-credentials are becoming an important element in the European approach to lifelong learning. Therefore, the HEROES Alliance has created a Joint Action Plan for Micro-credentials.

The plan brings together shared principles, practical guidance and common quality standards that make it possible for institutions within the alliance to design, assess and certify micro-credentials in a comparable way.

In addition to defining the framework, the plan introduces concrete tools such as development templates, a detailed flowchart and methods for ECTS calculation. These support academic staff and administrative units in creating reliable, credit-bearing micro-credentials that can be recognized across borders.

A video introduction is available on this page, guiding you through the core ideas of the Action Plan and showing how the HEROES framework can support future learning opportunities.

Download the Joint Action Plan as PDF

Video edited, scripted and produced by R. Otvald, UCN and Work Package 6 member. For further information, contact rao@ucn.dk.