Workshop on Reviewing Quality Standards in MET
Bologna Tools and Micro-Credentials Recognition in Maritime Education and Traini…
The staff training programme equips administrative and teaching staff at maritime higher education institutions and training centres to apply Bologna Tools in recognising micro-credentials. It runs over two days and lasts 8 hours, and comprises five units: short learning programmes in maritime education; Bologna Tools in practice such as learning outcomes, ECTS, workload and quality assurance; micro-credentials in the maritime context; step-by-step micro-credential design using the MICROMET template; and reflection and evaluation. It defines goals, learning outcomes, hands-on activities and a detailed agenda.
Report on Internationalization and Recognition Mechanisms in Maritime Education …
The report analyzes internationalization and recognition mechanisms for micro-credentials in maritime education and training. Using a SWOT analysis across partner institutions the report identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to micro-credential development and recognition in different national and institutional contexts.
Report on the Workshop on Erasmus Mobilities, ECTS Recognition, and Quality Assu…
The MICROMET workshop focused on Erasmus mobilities, ECTS recognition, quality assurance, and micro-credentials in maritime higher education institutions and training centres. The workshop aimed to examine and compare quality control processes, discuss the recognition of ECTS credits from Erasmus mobilities and short learning programmes, and explore the alignment between STCW short courses and Bologna/EHEA standards.
Report on Quality Control Process
The report provides a structured, comparative overview of quality control processes at maritime higher education institutions, and maritime training centres. Based on quality descriptions from MICROMET partners in Croatia, Spain, Poland and Malta, it examines institutional quality frameworks, course planning and programme approval, delivery control, assessment and certification, staff evaluation, and external accreditation. It highlights how existing systems, learning outcomes and modular short courses form the foundations for developing transferable micro-credential frameworks.
SWOT Analysis_Internationalization and Recognition Mechanisms in Maritime Educat…
The document presents a SWOT analysis of internationalisation and recognition mechanisms for micro-credentials in the seafarers’ profession. Developed within the MICROMET project, it brings together the perspectives of five partner institutions from Croatia, Spain, Poland and Malta. For each institution it identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats related to developing, implementing and recognising micro-credentials. It highlights common strengths in quality management and short-course experience, and shared challenges such as the absence of fully implemented micro-credentials and the lack of harmonised cross-border recognition.
Report on the Workshop on Reviewing Quality Control Process in MET
The report describes a workshop on Reviewing Quality Control Process in MET. Its goal was to review quality control in maritime universities and training centres, especially for short courses and micro‑credentials. Participants talked about quality systems, audits, learning outcomes, STCW training and links with ECTS and EQF. They concluded that quality assurance is strong but rules for micro‑credentials differ, recognition is difficult and better cooperation and common solutions are needed.
Bologna Tools and Micro-Credentials Recognition in Maritime Education and Training
The staff training programme equips administrative and teaching staff at maritime higher education institutions and training centres to apply Bologna Tools in recognising micro-credentials. It runs over two days and lasts 8 hours, and comprises five units: short learning programmes in maritime education; Bologna Tools in practice such as learning outcomes, ECTS, workload and quality assurance; micro-credentials in the maritime context; step-by-step micro-credential design using the MICROMET template; and reflection and evaluation. It defines goals, learning outcomes, hands-on activities and a detailed agenda.
Training materials_Bologna Tools and Micro-Credentials-UNIT1-Short Learning Prog…
The training materials open the MICROMET pilot training and introduce short learning programmes and micro-credentials in maritime education and training. They outline the training’s purpose, expected learning outcomes and structure, then present the main types of short learning programmes: STCW, non-STCW sectoral courses, and institutional short courses. The unit explains what a micro-credential is, why recognition, transparency and comparability are challenging across institutions, and why micro-credentials matter for upskilling and mobility. It includes an ice-breaker activity for mapping and classifying existing short learning programmes at participants’ institutions.
Training materials_Bologna Tools and Micro-Credentials-UNIT2-Bologna Tools in Pr…
These slides explain how Bologna tools apply to short learning programmes in maritime education and training. They recap the Bologna architecture (EHEA, three-cycle structure, EQF and national qualifications frameworks) and focus on four key tools: learning outcomes, workload and ECTS, quality assurance, and recognition. The unit covers how to write clear, measurable learning outcomes structured around knowledge, skills and responsibility, how to estimate total workload beyond contact hours, and how ECTS makes workload transparent. It includes practical mini-exercises and group tasks, and highlights recognition pathways for short learning programmes.
Training materials_Bologna Tools and Micro-Credentials-UNIIT3-Micro-Credentials ..
The training materials show how the micro-credential framework applies in maritime education and training. They differentiate four types of short learning programmes: STCW-regulated training, company-specific training, technology-focused short programmes, and internal institutional courses, explaining how each is treated as a micro-credential. The unit presents micro-credentials as a packaging and documentation layer for existing courses rather than a redesign, describing the standard recognition package: learning outcomes, workload/ECTS, assessment, quality assurance and documentation. It includes a group activity where participants describe a real programme as a micro-credential.
Training materials_Bologna Tools and Micro-Credentials-UNIT4- Designing a Micro-…
The training materials guide participants through the structured, step-by-step development of a micro-credential using one shared template. They present the template elements: title and purpose, target group and entry requirements, intended learning outcomes, content structure and learning activities, workload and ECTS, assessment and evidence of learning, quality assurance and recognition, and optional EQF/NQF alignment. The unit stresses translating existing short courses without redesign, ensuring internal consistency and recognition-ready documentation. The outcome is one complete micro-credential draft per group, followed by group presentations.
Training materials_Bologna Tools and Micro-Credentials-UNIT5- Reflection and Tra…
The training materials consolidate learning from Units 1–4 and supporting reflection and evaluation. They review the four preceding units and invite participants to reflect individually on which Bologna tools they now understand better and which parts of the micro-credential template felt easiest or most challenging. The unit prompts reflection on how short learning programmes are documented at participants’ institutions and where micro-credentials could realistically help. It identifies anticipated challenges, gathers structured feedback through an evaluation form, and summarises the key takeaways of the training.
Report on Pilot Course Bologna Tools and Micro-Credentials Recognition in Mariti…
The pilot course aimed to enhance understanding and application of Bologna tools (learning outcomes, ECTS, qualification frameworks, quality assurance, recognition procedures) for recognizing micro-credentials in maritime education and training. The course supported the design, certification, and recognition of micro-credentials by combining conceptual lectures with practical exercises to apply Bologna tools directly to maritime short learning programmes.
Development of Micro-Credentials at MHEI – Key Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract titled “Development of Micro-Credentials at MHEI – Key Challenges and Opportunities” has been accepted for presentation at the 31st International Maritime Lecturers Association (IMLA31) Conference, which will be held in Le Havre, France, from 27 to 30 October 2026
MICROMET project: Standardizing Maritime Education through Micro-credentials
Abstract presented as a result of the MICROMET project at TransNav, the 16th International Conference on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, and in the TransNav, International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, under the title “MICROMET project: Standardizing Maritime Education through Micro-Credentials”.
Report on WP5 Quality assurance
The WP5 report of the MICROMET project summarises analysis, quality assurance, and practical training related to micro‑credentials in maritime education. It covers a SWOT on internationalisation and recognition, evaluation of existing quality systems, two stakeholder workshops, a pilot course on Bologna tools, dissemination via research papers, and a BIP proposal, highlighting both existing strengths and key recognition challenges.