It is estimated that the total number of digital credentials issued globally may now exceed 300 million. The decentralised model of issuing microcredentials introduced by the Mozilla Foundation has helped to popularise this solution. The digital badge market continues to grow, but it faces challenges related to the lack of standards, quality assurance, and trust. […]

When discussing the skills of the future, digital competences are often at the forefront. The ability to navigate new technologies is already crucial, and its importance will only continue to grow in the coming years. However, researchers emphasise that soft skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability, communication skills, and mindset for lifelong learning, […]

Time and cost savings for businesses, reliable confirmation of candidates’ skills, increased motivation, better career prospects, and greater job satisfaction for employees – these and many other benefits of digital credentials in the job market were discussed by participants at the 5th meeting of the Advisory Group on Microcredentials. On the 13th of March 2025 […]

Lifelong learning is not a new idea. However, its promotion is currently one of the most important elements of public policy in most countries, including Poland. What makes lifelong learning so important for individuals and whole societies? Read on and find out: What does lifelong learning mean? In an ever-changing world dominated by new technologies, […]

There are many reasons why people decide to change their jobs. Some are forced to do so due to the changes in the job market, while others choose a new career path because their current one is no longer fulfilling. Though the reasons may differ, the trend is clear – more and more people worldwide […]

In the United States, there is a growing trend of eliminating the requirement for a college diploma in job recruitment. Instead, the focus is shifting towards candidates’ competences that align with the actual needs of the labour market. This shift highlights the increasing importance of various methods of skill validation, such as microcredentials. Could Poland […]

In 2023, only 44.3% of Poles had basic or higher digital skills. Meanwhile, according to the World Economic Forum’s ‘The Future of Jobs Report 2025’, by 2030 as many as 39% of workers will need to reorganise themselves to adapt to changes in the labour market related to the development of new technologies. This means […]

The microcredential project’s first pilot phase is now complete, and the second one has started. On the basis of a description standard proposal that was developed and implemented, the first microcredentials were issued in the Odznaka+ application. The project’s experts must now develop a quality assurance standard for microcredentials. Its fundamental importance was discussed on […]

The microcredential project’s first pilot phase is now complete, and the second one has started. On the basis of a description standard proposal that was developed and implemented, the first microcredentials were issued in the Odznaka+ application. The project’s experts must now develop a quality assurance standard for microcredentials. Its fundamental importance was discussed on […]

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 […]