Report on the Current Micro-Credential Status at Maritime Training Centres

The report maps the current status of micro-credentials at maritime training centres, using a theoretical framework and SWOT analysis. It examines STCW and non-STCW short courses, their relation to STCW requirements, ECTS recognition, quality assurance and industry practice.

SWOT Analysis_Current Micro-Credential Status at Maritime Training Centres

The SWOT analysis maps the current status of micro-credentials at maritime training centres. Strengths include industry-aligned STCW and non-STCW short courses, structured quality management systems, and standardised assessment. Weaknesses are the lack of ECTS credits for stand-alone courses, incomplete micro-credential accreditation, and uneven staff familiarity with Bologna tools. Opportunities lie in Bologna tools, stackable credentials, and stakeholder cooperation. Threats include fragmented standards, differing STCW interpretations, and weak recognition. Centres have a solid foundation but need coherent recognition systems.

Report on Roundtable Key trends in Maritime Education

The roundtable, focusing on key trends in maritime education, particularly the role of microcredentials in upskilling and lifelong learning brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss integrating short learning programmes within maritime higher education and aligning them with European frameworks like the Bologna Process and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The roundtable aimed to identify practical gaps and recommend changes for maritime training centres to better support recognition, alignment, and integration of short courses, enhancing quality, flexibility, and labor market relevance. The event featured presentations on the Bologna and EQF frameworks and current educational trends, followed by an interactive discussion, ultimately fostering a network for informed decision-making and improved maritime education practices.

Report on Roundtable Best Practices in Maritime Education

The MICROMET roundtable on Best Practices in Maritime Education goal was to explore how microcredentials and Bologna tools can enhance upskilling, lifelong learning, and recognition of learning outcomes in maritime education and training. Key topics included challenges in implementing Bologna tools, best practices in maritime education and training, and the integration and recognition of STCW and non-STCW short courses. The roundtable generated recommendations for maritime training centres. This involved analyzing stakeholder feedback to identify practical gaps and needs, fostering a network of experts for informed decision-making. The roundtable advanced the understanding of how maritime training centres can adapt practices to support the recognition and integration of microcredentials and short courses, promoting lifelong learning and responsiveness to industry demands in maritime education.

Training related to learning outcomes learning methods course development and mi…

The document provides staff training materials for teaching and administrative personnel at maritime training centres, aiming to strengthen competencies in defining learning outcomes, allocating ECTS credits, selecting teaching methods and designing courses, including micro-credentials. It covers Outcomes-Based and Competence-Based Education, Bloom’s Taxonomy, the Bologna Process, EQF, ECTS, the Lisbon Recognition Convention, the EU’s principles for micro-credentials, recognition of prior learning, pedagogical innovations, adult and experiential learning, quality assurance and evaluation. It supports the professionalisation of educational practice and delivery of transparent, internationally comparable programmes.

Training material related to Outcomes-Based Education and Micro-Credentials

The training presentation introduces Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) and its key principles, four pillars, Bloom’s Taxonomy and constructive alignment, alongside Competence-Based Education. It reviews European higher education reform—mobility, comparability, the Lisbon Convention, Bologna Process, ECTS and the eight EQF levels with knowledge, skills and competence descriptors. It then explores micro-credentials: their structure, benefits, EQF alignment, implementation strategies and challenges.

Training material_OBE_e-Learning Adaptation

The training materials share experience in developing and implementing e-learning within maritime education and training. It traces the institution’s digital learning journey and Moodle adoption, and walks step-by-step through the course development process using the IALA Maritime Buoyage System as a case study: planning, storyboarding, voice-over, custom graphics, video editing, SCORM development, review, Moodle set-up, testing and validation, referencing DNV standards. It also outlines MaritimeMT’s vision on blended and e-learning-only delivery, explains blended learning models, and presents a range of practical e-learning tools for slides, interactivity, voiceovers, video and feedback.

Report on WP4 Role of the training centres in micro-credentials recognition

The document describes how maritime training centres are being prepared to introduce and recognise micro‑credentials. It explains the current situation of short STCW and non‑STCW courses, their strengths and main gaps (especially lack of ECTS and formal recognition). It also outlines stakeholder discussions on trends and best practices, and presents a staff training programme on learning outcomes, ECTS, course design and micro‑credentials, together with its positive evaluation.