====== Critical Information Summary - Micro-credential (eCampusOntario, 2020) ======

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[[https://micro.ecampusontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Micro-credentials-en_v2.pdf|eCampusOntario Micro-credential Principles and Framework (2020)]]

 
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==== Critical Information Summary: "eCampusOntario Micro-credential Principles and Framework" ====

Source: [[https://micro.ecampusontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Micro-credentials-en_v2.pdf|eCampusOntario Micro-credential Principles and Framework (2020)]]

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=== Principles: Relevance ===

//Micro-credentials will only be issued for competencies that are currently relevant to the labour market. Relevance is achieved through consultation and partnership between employers and post-secondary institutions.//

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=== Principles: Verifiability ===

//Micro-credentials will be verifiable, and integrity will be maintained.//

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=== Principles: Ownership ===

//Once awarded, micro-credentials and associated data will be the property of the earner.//

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=== Principles: Extensibility ===

//Micro-credentials will be designed to facilitate continuous pathway for lifelong learning, where possible.//

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=== Framework: Issuing Body ===

//Micro-credentials will be issued by an established agency, organization, institution, or employer.//


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=== Framework: Competency/skills targeted ===

//Micro-credentials will adhere to harmonized skills and competency language and will be aligned with a common competency framework such as the multilingual classification of [[https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1326&langId=en|European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO)]].//

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=== Framework: Outcomes ===

//Micro-credentials will recognize performance competencies explicitly aligned to underlying knowledge, attitudes and skills.//

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=== Framework: Summative assessment ===

//Micro-credentials will require evidence of achievement of outcomes. Evidence will be embedded and visible to employers.//

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=== Framework: Transcriptable ===

//Micro-credentials will be compatible with traditional transcripts, where possible.//

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=== Framework: Partner endorsement ===

//Micro-credentials will be validated by industry partners/external bodies, where possible. This validation will confirm 1) the competency is in demand by industry and; 2) the established assessment is reflective of job performance in that industry.//

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