The main aim of the project was to make operational a system for issuing microcredentials to certify the acquisition of skills and competences in Industry 4.0. During the realization of the project, a set of microcredentials in Italy and Portugal has been made operational and data has been collected and analysed on the user experience. The project identified most in demand skills on Industry 4.0 and provided the opportunity to test innovative approaches to assess and validate skills based on microcredentials technologies. The main objectives of the project have been the following ones: -To research on industry 4.0 skills needs:research on most in demand skills in Industry 4.0: map of existing training provisions on Industry 4.0, and identification of main gaps with regards to emerging skills needs, development of modules and learning objects to be integrated in existing training offer; -To create a tool to manage microcredential issuing process (Micoo platform), which was used to issue 3 microcredentials in Italy and 3 microcredentials in Portugal; -To validate the tool for the release of microcredentials in Industry 4.0 by means of a pilot and test phase on issued microcredentials which involved users from Italy and Portugal.
A microcredential is a qualification evidencing learning outcomes acquired through a short, transparently-assessed course or module. They are an inclusive form of learning allowing the targeted acquisition of skills and competences. The flexible nature of these qualifications allows learning opportunities to be opened up to citizens, including those in full-time employment. They can be particularly useful for people who want to build on their knowledge without completing a full education programme, upskill or reskill to meet labour market needs or to develop professionally after starting work. European fast-changing society and labour market require more targeted acquisition of skills and competences. Microcredentials are considered a key tool for the adaptation of new challenges. The recognition of specialized skills, highly requested by companies, is the most important factor for job placement. In this context MAGIC project has been created to realize a real and international experimentation of the microcredential model as a key element for employability. The project has been a valuable opportunity to field test the feasibility and sustainability of the methodological framework so strongly desired by the European Commission