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

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eCampusOntario Micro-credential Principles and Framework (2020)

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

Source: 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 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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