Grades no longer motivate students to learn, partly because they lack inherent meaning. As the authority of schools continues to decline, teachers and headteachers are challenged to complement traditional grading systems with alternative, more effective methods of motivating learners. Microcredentials may be one way to do so. What grades really tell us ‘The traditional grading […]

What is the current stage of the microcredentials pilot project at the Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute (IBE-PIB)? What did cooperation with its participants look like? How is the issuer accreditation process progressing in the emerging National Microcredential System? These questions were discussed during the eighth meeting of the Microcredentials Advisory Group. Valuable […]

Higher education in Poland is currently undergoing a gradual digital transformation. A central aspect of this change is the adoption of innovative methods of learning and recognising knowledge and skills – particularly in digital forms, with microcredentials being at the forefront. What exactly can microcredentials offer to universities, students, and academic staff? Microcredentials in higher […]

Does Poland require legislative regulations for microcredentials? If so, how should they be structured, and who should be responsible for creating them? These were some of the key questions discussed by members of the Microcredentials Advisory Group during their latest meeting. On 6 October 2025, the Advisory Group met in Warsaw for its seventh session, […]

“How you tell your story changes everything. Even your flaws can become strengths if you present them in a different light,” said Noah Geisel in June during the Warsaw Microcredentials Summit, organised by the Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute. Wearing his characteristic bow tie, he arrived with a smile that instantly broke the […]

Companies are increasingly focusing on identifying and developing talent within their structures. To effectively support the career growth of their employees, leaders must not only recognise their potential but also manage it skilfully. Microcredentials play a key role in this process – they are a tool that helps build career pathways and enables precise documentation […]

Opole University of Technology is the first university in Poland to issue its microcredentials using the Odznaka+ app, thereby paving the way for the implementation of innovative solutions in higher education. Microcredentials pilot project – a real impact on the shape of microcredentials The opportunity to co-create a new solution for education and in the […]

“Microcredentials” – this word resonated constantly throughout the two-day international conference: the Warsaw Microcredentials Summit 2025: Local Insight, Global Impact. They appeared in various languages and numerous, often surprising contexts, highlighting their significance and multifaceted nature. In October 2024, the Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute (IBE PIB) organised the conference “Microcredentials for All […]

From a local perspective to global impact – this will be the scope of Poland’s first international conference dedicated to microcredentials: Warsaw Microcredentials Summit 2025: Local Insight, Global Impact. Six thematic sessions, discussion panels, presentations, workshops, and experts from around the world – all coordinated by the Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute (IBE […]

The Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute (IBE PIB) continues its work on the development of a microcredential system. Over recent months, efforts have focused on designing solutions that will guarantee their quality. Drawing on best practices and the experience of other experts specialising in certification systems and quality assurance mechanisms remains a key […]