There is increased emphasis by central and devolved governments on delivering holistic lifelong learning ecosystems and skills for the future economy.

This policy landscape is prompting HEPs to explore the flexible provision of formal education to impact on a broader range of learners. Micro-credentials are emerging as one innovative solution to diversifying Higher Education provision.

This session will explore how the Higher Education sector is starting to define micro-credentials in the UK and to present examples of how to develop micro-credentials that adhere to the principles outlined in the QAA (2022) Characteristic Statement on Micro-credentials.