Join Arqus micro-credential implementation staff training

Arqus academic and administrative staff are encouraged to participate in this training event on 20 March 2025, at 13:00–16:00 CET. This virtual event on micro-credential implementation is designed to provide academics with an understanding of what micro-credentials are and how they are developed.

Key materials such as a framework for jointly prepared micro-credential courses offered in degree and certificate programmes, an agreement template and a syllabus template will be shared to guide participants in their practical application. This event seeks to foster active engagement and collaboration among participants and will serve as a crucial starting point for enabling the smooth implementation of Arqus micro-credentials.

The registration deadline is 14 March 2025.

Learning outcomes

After completing this module participants will:

Clearly define what micro-credentials are and their relevance in the European Higher Education (Area)
Understand the key steps and considerations in developing joint micro-credentials
Gain practical insights on how to apply provided documents, such as a framework for jointly prepared micro-credential courses offered in degree and certificate programmes, a micro-credential agreement and syllabus templates
Foster collaborative relationships to support the ongoing initiatives development and further implementation of micro-credentials

Target group

Academic staff from the Arqus Alliance interested in the joint development of micro-credentials. Priority will be given to academics who have already submitted concrete proposals for micro-credential implementation. Administrative staff interested in supporting academics during the implementation phase are also welcome to join the event.

Structure and Input

50 min. presentation & Q&A session:

Brief introductions and overview of event objectives
General overview of micro-credential implementation: process of micro-credential implementation and practical insights from the expert

60 min. presentation & Q&A session:

Resource presentations: Framework for jointly prepared micro-credential courses offered in degree and certificate programmes, agreement template and syllabus template

30 min. discussion :

Discussion and Q/A session
Closing session: Recap of key insights and presentation of the next steps

The current Arqus micro-credentials are:

AI Ethics and Research Integrity

Coordinating university: Vilnius University

ECTS: 5

Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

AI Regulation: Harmonizing Innovation with Ethical and Environmental Standards

Coordinating university: Vilnius University
Format: Online
Study level: Master’s
ECTS: TBD
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

Financial Insights into Climate Change Risks in Banking

Coordinating university: Vilnius University
Format: In person
ECTS: 5-7
Potential participating university: Wrocław University

Future Studies

Coordinating university: Vilnius University
Format: Blended
ECTS: 5 ECTS (extended to 10 and more)
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

AI for Cybersecurity

Coordinating university: University of Lyon 1
ECTS: 3-6
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

Innovative Biotics and Gut-Brain Axis for Healthcare and Dietetics

Coordinating university: University of Padua
ECTS: 5
Potential participating university: Wrocław University

Physical activities and chronic diseases

Coordinating university: University of Lyon 1

ECTS: 3-5

Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

Innovative Biotics and Gut-Brain Axis for Healthcare and Dietetics

Coordinating university: University of Padua
ECTS: 5
Potential participating university: Wrocław University

Nontraditional therapies against multidrug resistant pathogens

Coordinating university: University of Padua
ECTS: 3
Potential participating university: Wrocław University

Climate change mitigation- blue-green infrastructure and biophilia concepts in contemporary urban planning

Coordinating university: University of Wrocław
Study level: Bachelor’s, Master’s
ECTS: 3
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

Business Administration/Marketing Basics/Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Coordinating university: University of Graz
Format: Online
Study level: Bachelor’s, Master’s
ECTS: 5
Potential participating university: Vilnius University

Making the planet a healthier place

Coordinating university: University of Granada
Format: Blended
Study level: Bachelor’s, Master’s
ECTS: 6
Potential participating universities: Universities of Wrocław, Vilinius, Minho

One Health Approach to Host-Fungus interaction and virulence

Coordinating university: University of Wrocław
Format: Blended
Study level: Master’s
ECTS: 6

One Health and microbes

(title to be specified)

Coordinating university: University of Wrocław

Format: Blended

Study level: Bachelor’s, Master’s

ECTS: To be determined

Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

Mechanisms and Regulation of Cell Death and Autophagy

Coordinating university: University of Wrocław

Format: Blended