Strengthening Digital Skills through Micro-Credentials

Digitalisation has revolutionised the global labour market. Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) now support or take over tasks previously performed by humans. This shift is creating new areas of work and requires workers to have a specific set of digital and ethical skills. The ability to use new digital technologies and engage in continuous learning has become a key competence. To help workers acquire these skills, new training models need to be developed. These must be flexible and adaptable to the rapidly changing demands of the digital world.

Micro-credentials offer a flexible solution by providing learning experiences in a short period of time that impart specific skills and knowledge. In this context, the Strengthening Digital Skills through Micro-Credentials project aims to prepare students in Bangladesh, India and Vietnam for the dynamic demands of the digitalised work environment.

Aim of the project

The development of micro-credentials in artificial intelligence and data is the main objective of the project. This includes the creation of basic and specialised courses, as well as training for educators. Upon graduation, students will be able to use these digital skills to successfully position themselves in various sectors of the labour market. It should be emphasised that no prior technical knowledge is required to participate in the courses. They are explicitly aimed at people with no special technical knowledge.

In addition, networking and knowledge sharing will be promoted through learning calls and multi-stakeholder dialogues. These formats facilitate accessible and remote knowledge sharing. They address specific issues and connect a wide range of relevant stakeholders to build a sustainable, cross-border education network.