Methodology for comparison of content of syllabuses at maritime higher instituti…
The document presents a methodology for comparing the content of syllabuses at maritime higher institutions in Poland, Croatia and Spain with STCW and non-STCW short courses identified in WP2. Focus groups with educators, students and industry representatives complement the analysis, helping identify gaps, strengths and the basis for granting micro-credentials in seafarers’ education.
Comparison of Study Programme Curricula in Partner Institutions
Report on Best Practice Sharing Workshop
This workshop, part of the MICROMET project, focused on reviewing how maritime higher education institutions in Spain, Croatia, and Poland embed and recognize micro-credentials within their study programs. It aimed to assess institutional approaches, administrative procedures, and teaching practices to identify commonalities, differences, and good practices, while exploring opportunities for development and harmonization. Held during the 16th International Conference on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, the workshop gathered faculty management, teachers, and administrative staff to share experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange best practices related to micro-credentials recognition. The event facilitated comparison of institutional practices and contributed to understanding readiness for enhancing micro-credential frameworks across partner institutions.
Focus Group Report Micro-Credentials in Maritime Education
A focus group discussion explored practical and policy barriers affecting student mobility, course recognition, and training quality—especially regarding the relationship between academic recognition, professional certification (notably STCW), Erasmus mobility, and Bologna Process implementation.
Report on micro-credentials status – Survey report
The report is based on a survey of 618 students from four maritime higher education institutions in Croatia, Poland and Spain. It examines how many STCW and non-STCW certificates students hold before enrolment, their prior sea experience, and whether they attended a secondary maritime school.
Report on micro-credentials status analysis
Report on Self-Assessment Test: Micro-credentials for Maritime Faculty Instructors
The report summarizes a self-assessment test conducted with maritime faculty instructors from MICROMET partner institutions to evaluate their familiarity and understanding of micro-credentials and Bologna tools.
Strengthening Maritime Education: The Status of Micro-Credentials in Maritime Higher Education Institutions
Abstract titled “Strengthening Maritime Education: The Status of Micro-Credentials in Maritime Higher Education Institutions”, presented as a result of the MICROMET project at the 11th International Conference on Maritime Transport (MT’26), held in Barcelona, 27–29 May 2026.
Report on WP3 Policy and Curricula in Higher Maritime Education Institutions
WP3 of the MICROMET project examines how short learning programmes and micro‑credentials are used and could be improved in higher maritime education in Croatia, Poland and Spain. The findings show that maritime faculties already work with many small, clearly defined learning units, especially through STCW and some non‑STCW courses, and that students enter university with very different prior experience and certificates. However, these units are not systematically framed or recognised as micro‑credentials, prior learning is only partially taken into account, and recognition rules differ widely, particularly between STCW and non‑STCW courses. Strict STCW attendance requirements and weak mutual recognition of STCW certificates strongly reduce student mobility, while Bologna tools and the concept of micro‑credentials are unevenly understood among staff. At the same time, institutions view micro‑credentials positively and see them as flexible and suitable for seafarer education.