Join Arqus Micro-Credential Implementation Staff Training
Arqus academic and administrative staff are encouraged to participate in this training event on 20 March 2025, at 13:00–16:00 CET. This virtual event on micro-credential implementation is designed to provide academics with an understanding of what micro-credentials are and how they are developed.
Key materials such as a framework for jointly prepared micro-credential courses offered in degree and certificate programmes, an agreement template and a syllabus template will be shared to guide participants in their practical application. This event seeks to foster active engagement and collaboration among participants and will serve as a crucial starting point for enabling the smooth implementation of Arqus micro-credentials.
The registration deadline is 14 March 2025.
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Learning outcomes
After completing this module participants will:
- Clearly define what micro-credentials are and their relevance in the European Higher Education (Area)
- Understand the key steps and considerations in developing joint micro-credentials
- Gain practical insights on how to apply provided documents, such as a framework for jointly prepared micro-credential courses offered in degree and certificate programmes, a micro-credential agreement and syllabus templates
- Foster collaborative relationships to support the ongoing initiatives development and further implementation of micro-credentials
Target group
Academic staff from the Arqus Alliance interested in the joint development of micro-credentials. Priority will be given to academics who have already submitted concrete proposals for micro-credential implementation. Administrative staff interested in supporting academics during the implementation phase are also welcome to join the event.
Structure and Input
50 min. presentation & Q&A session:
- Brief introductions and overview of event objectives
- General overview of micro-credential implementation: process of micro-credential implementation and practical insights from the expert
60 min. presentation & Q&A session:
- Resource presentations: Framework for jointly prepared micro-credential courses offered in degree and certificate programmes, agreement template and syllabus template
30 min. discussion:
- Discussion and Q/A session
- Closing session: Recap of key insights and presentation of the next steps
The current Arqus micro-credentials are:
AI Ethics and Research Integrity
AI Regulation: Harmonizing Innovation with Ethical and Environmental Standards
Financial Insights into Climate Change Risks in Banking
Future Studies
AI for Cybersecurity
Physical activities and chronic diseases
Innovative Biotics and Gut-Brain Axis for Healthcare and Dietetics
Nontraditional therapies against multidrug resistant pathogens
Climate change mitigation- blue-green infrastructure and biophilia concepts in contemporary urban planning
Business Administration/Marketing Basics/Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Making the planet a healthier place
One Health Approach to Host-Fungus interaction and virulence
One Health and microbes
Mechanisms and Regulation of Cell Death and Autophagy