Digital reality is changing everything. Also how we validate our knowledge and abilities and how we learn them. Odznaka+, an innovative application developed by the Educational Research Institute (IBE), is the first Polish tool that responds to one of the most pressing needs of the education and labour markets. It is a platform that not […]

Days when our future career was determined solely by a school or university diploma are long gone. Today, specific skills – what we can actually do – are crucial. Competences, which are not usually described in diplomas or CVs, are becoming more and more valuable. Microcredentials that might document our unique abilities are key here.  […]

The creation of microcredentials for the Odznaka+ application marks the completion of the first phase of the Educational Research Institute’s microcredentials pilot project. We talk to Martyna Leciejewicz, the key expert responsible for conducting the project, about the goals of this project, achievements so far and plans for the next phases. microcredentials.pl: The first stage […]

Until over a decade ago, learning for seniors was not a widely discussed topic. Elderly students or high school graduates were perceived as interesting but rare cases. Although worth mentioning, such people were not significant pedagogical objects of attention. It was only some time ago in Poland that it was noticed that adults and the […]

The discussion on microcredentials in Poland is not about whether this tool is useful and to whom. Conversations among experts in various fields are now focusing on how to ensure the highest quality and credibility of microcredentials, and how to make them accessible to everyone.  Microcredentials are becoming more and more prevalent in conversations regarding […]

McKinsey, a global management consulting firm, predicts that up to 375 million workers worldwide must acquire new skills or upgrade existing ones by 2030. The European job market has undergone significant changes, and social and technical transformations have led to the demand for more agile forms of education and more opportunities for lifelong learning to […]

The implementation of microcredentials in Poland requires a lot of advanced work to be done in parallel on every aspect of the issue. Providing opinions on the established standards and recommendations for the use of microcredentials, discussing solutions related to their design, description, issuance and assurance, as well as exchanging experiences and sharing knowledge – […]

Is talent alone, understood as a predisposition to do certain things better than others, enough to achieve widespread success? Not necessarily. Patience, determination, hard work and lifelong learning are a much greater guarantee of success in pursuing our passions in life. Small steps to great achievements The 19th century thinking of talent as something we […]

Adult Poles want to learn. This statement applies to more than half of our citizens. However, there are conditions – the less formalized the learning is, the more willing we are to undertake it. What are ways to learn in such a way that we never think of it as learning at all? Read on, […]

For students, microcredentials are an opportunity to validate extra-curricular learning that serves to develop interests and acquire new, specific skills. How should microcredentials be approached to make the most of their potential while studying? Read on and you will learn: Microcredentials – a complement to traditional education Traditional education is not always enough to meet […]