First, the microcredentials are outcome-based<\/span>, so that they \u201chighlight the overall learning outcomes a learner is expected to achieve upon completion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Second, they are driven by industry need<\/span> and \u201care designed and implemented with the intent of both being learner-centric and meeting industry standards\/needs.\u201d They can \u201cbuild on a learner\u2019s knowledge, skills or competencies, and target industry needs\/gaps.\u201d They \u201ccan also address a more general industry need or skill, e.g. communication, leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

Third, they are tailored and support lifelong learning<\/span> and \u201care created with the purpose of allowing learners to choose courses that are targeted to their needs and future ambitions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finally, they are transparent and accessible<\/span> so that providers offering them \u201csupply a set amount of information when publishing [details about them]. Aspects such as learning outcomes, mode of delivery, expected effort, content, and modes of assessment will be accessible\/viewable by learners prior to course initiation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The framework also includes a minimum set of critical information requirements, including a title, provider name, a description of the structure of the microcredential and a summary of the content that will be taught, a set of learning outcomes, the delivery mode, the assessment process, any inherent requirements or resources required to undertake it, the required learner effort and volume of learning, the dates of delivery (and an outline of the schedule within these dates), any cost to learners or financial assistance available and finally any certification, credit or other recognition the microcredential provides. Also required are details about its quality assurance processes and prerequisites. Finally, there are a series of \u201crecommended elements.\u201d<\/p>\n

A set of minimum standards are outlined, and a number of these elements are then described in greater detail.<\/p>\n

Please take a look at the framework and, by the way, it\u2019s \u201cenvisaged that the Framework will be reviewed 12 months after its implementation.\u201d<\/p>\n