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 […]

According to data from Statistics Poland, the level of unemployment in Poland is quite low, and there are many indications that the labor market situation has stabilized. However, not everywhere and not in every profession. There are still many professions in which many candidates with very similar qualifications apply for the same position. On the […]

This year's high school graduates are now making key decisions - what will I do next, who shall I be in the future, what kind of work will I do? This is all the more difficult today because, due to rapid technological changes, they are hearing that some professions may cease to exist tomorrow, and sooner or later, many will have to retrain. Nevertheless, research tells us that young people are optimistic about their future careers. What possible paths do they have? How can microcredentials help with this?

Microcredentials are not only a convenient tool for confirming one's skills, but also provide excellent motivation for continuously developing throughout life. However, these are just some of the benefits of microcredentials. 

Poland's record-low registered unemployment rate, 5.1% in April 2024, places it among the top EU countries with the lowest number of unemployed people. Meanwhile, as many as 77% of European employers struggle to find employees with the right skills.