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What are microcredentials?

A microcredential is a document that proves skills in a specific area, achieved with little effort and based on established standards. Microcredential are usually collected and made available in digital form. Their use is a response to changing learning methods and labor market requirements.

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Konkurs NCBR dla uczelni. Jednym z rozwiązań system mikropoświadczeń IBE PIB

The National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) call for proposals for higher education institutions. One of the solutions – a microcredentials system developed at IBE PIB

The voices of labour market representatives, students and experts, as well as recommendations from the European Union, all point in the same direction: higher education institutions must adapt their educational offerings to the changing socio-economic environment and to the needs of learners and their future employers. One of the key expectations placed on higher education […]
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How to promote microcredentials

Microcredentials are increasingly becoming part of discussions on education, the labour market, and the recognition of skills and competences. However, for many, they still remain a new concept that requires clear language, practical examples, and well-designed communication. It is one of the challenges faced by the team of experts from the Educational Research Institute – […]
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"Po pierwsze umiejętności. Podcast o tym, jak być na czasie" - zapowiedź serii podcastów IBE PIB, na ciemnym tle widać nazwę cyklu oraz mikrofon, a także datę premiery pierwszego odcinka - 7 maja 2026 r.

Skills instead of beaten paths. Conversations about work and learning in a world of dynamic change

Aleksandra Przegalińska, Maciej Kawecki, Ewa Woydyłło, Tomasz Stawiszyński – these are just a few of the exceptional guests you will soon be able to hear and see, starting from 7th May 2026, in the podcast by the Educational Research Institute – National Research Institute: „Po pierwsze, umiejętności. Podcast o tym, jak być na czasie” (Skills […]
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Odznaka+ - dane klasy odznaki Architekt Open Badge poziom podstawowych. Z lewej strony ekranu graficzna reprezentacja odznaki, poniżej przycisk "przyjmij odznakę". Z prawej strony ekranu opis odznaki, kryteria jej otrzymania, tagi oraz ułatwienia dostępności.

Odznaka+ application

Odznaka+ is an application for issuing, collecting, storing and sharing digital badges and equivalent PDF certificates. It allows users to digitally certify different types of skills and achievements. The Odznaka+ App is available through a web browser for all users, and a mobile app for individual users.

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