UNITA Micro-credentials for Lifelong Learning

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Task number	3.2
Name	UNITA Micro-credentials for Lifelong Learning
Strategic Axes	Education and Pedagogical Innovation
Workpackage	UNITA Lifelong education

Objectives

• Define the UNITA strategy for lifelong learning
• Define and award the UNITA micro-credential label
• Develop new micro-credentials meeting emerging needs
• Catalogue of UNITA labelled micro-credentials
• Use micro-credentials as a contribution to the UNITA financial sustainability

Inputs & Resources

Source documentation:

• UNITA Tasks_Team_List_20231120
• UNITA Budget documents

Resources

• Human Resources: List of staff on the task, roles and position: 29 persons.
• Financial: Budget allocated to the task: 5000 euros (Task activities and grants).
• Materials: Type of materials required (computers, software, scientific tools …): Not mentioned in the documentation available / One of the envisioned output is a software dedicated to issuing Microcredentials (“European Digital Credential”, EDC).
• Intangible: Type of intangible materials (communication tools, data bases …): Not mentioned in the documentation available

Activities & Actions

Source documentation: In each WP folder, document entitled “WPx_full_description)

• Task Description – T3.2 description
• GANTT – T3.2 GANTT

List of Activities	Activity Title	Actions	Deadline
1	Define the UNITA strategy for lifelong learning.	Analyse and benchmark the existing micro-credential- based strategies for lifelong learning (UNITA and other alliances). The analysis will consider different audiences and their needs.	(M1-M6)
2	Define and award the UNITA micro-credential label.	Identify criteria which define the label according to the personalized, multilingual, international approach and the territorial needs. Identify existing modules to be transformed into micro-credentials and micro-credentials that could be awarded a UNITA micro-credential label. The UNITA label will be included, depending on the public, in the UNITA diploma supplement, Europass or the European student Card.	(M7-M48)
3	Develop new micro-credentials meeting emerging needs.	In collaboration with 4.1 and our associated partners the needs of UNITA's territories will be analysed in terms of up-skilling and re-skilling. We will also look into the needs of our students in terms of flexibilisation of study paths (Task 3.1) and employability. At least two calls will be launched with the aim to select the projects for the creation of new UNITA micro-credentials tailored to the emerged needs.	(M12-M48)
4	Set up the catalogue of UNITA labelled micro-credentials.	The catalogue contains all the UNITA labelled micro-credentials and is meant as a tool to support the personalisation of the study paths and reskilling and upskilling of lifelong learners. It will be hosted by the UNITA inter-university digital campus (Task 3.4)	(M12-M48)
5	Use micro-credentials as a contribution to the UNITA financial sustainability.	In cooperation with Task 5.2 and the Legal Entity create and implement the business model of the UNITA micro-credentials.	(M14-M48)

Indicators

These indicators have been gathered from the different source (list below) and have been gathered from interviews driven by Task 5.4 UNITA impact observatory.

Source documentation: In each WP folder, document entitled “WPx_full_description)

• Task Description – T3.2 description
• GANTT – T3.2 GANTT
• List of Indicators – UNITA indicators

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Primary IndicatorsSecondary IndicatorsSub-Indicators

These indicators have been chosen and agree during the Phase 2 proposal made to the European Commission.

Indicator	Indicator Description	Unit of Measurement	Data Source	Frequency	Baseline	Target	Type
a	Number of UNITA Micro-Credentials as Unita Labels delivered by the in-house certification system	Numerical	Task 3.2	Annual	6	50	Output

These indicators have been chosen and agree during the Phase 2 proposal made to the European Commission.

Indicator Description	Unit of Measurement	Data Source	Frequency	Baseline	Target	Type
Share of internal funding coming from UNITA MC offer (overhead towards UNITA Alliance from each UNITA partner)	Qualitative	UNITA Offices	Annual / To be precised			Outcome
Developments among universities partners that relate to activities & outputs of task 3.2	Qualitative	Ad hoc survey	Once			Outcome

These indicators have been chosen and agree during the Phase 2 proposal made to the European Commission.

Sub-Indicator Description	Unit of Measurement	Data Source	Frequency	Type	Parent Indicator
Number of Unita MC vs non Unita MC within the partners	Numerical	USMB	Annual	Output	Number of UNITA Micro-Credentials as Unita Labels delivered by the in-house certification system

Impact

Source documentation:

• Task and WP long-term objectives Task Description - T3.2 description - WP3 Objectives
• UNITA Mission Statement (from Grant Agreement)

	Users / Beneficiaries Intern to UNITA	End-Users / Beneficiaries extern to UNITA
1) Who are the stakeholders benefiting of the task’s actions ?	The task will deliver an instrument for developing MC in / from other tasks. Thus, the use of this instrument by other tasks could be documented (especially: 2.2: Romance Languages Learning and Intercomprehension, 3.1: International Learning Paths for a Personalized Education, 3.3: Innovation in Teaching & Learning Initiative, 5.5: Expanding UNITA in Europe and Beyond)	No relevant information available
2) To what extent has the local/international society changed as a result of outcomes compared to before UNITA? What are the long term results for them ?	No relevant information available	MC will have to be acknowledged by professional partners within the territories — this could be an impact within external stakeholders

Task Progress Overview

As part of our ongoing Open Project tracking, we’re surfacing here every activity, action, deliverable, milestone and risk grouped under the task UNITA Micro-credentials for Lifelong Learning.

Subject	Start Date	Due Date	Type	Priority	Status	Assignee	Description
3.2.1. Define the UNITA strategy for Lifelong Learning			Activity	Normal	Done
3.2.2. Define and award the UNITA microcredential label	1 May 2023	29 October 2027	Activity	Normal	In Progress
3.2.2.1: Analyse Ecosystem of the MC			Action	Normal	Done	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.2.2 Establish criteria for MC eligible to UNITA Label			Action	Normal	Done	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.2.3 Set process and template for the call to MC UNITA label			Action	Normal	Done	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.2.4 Launch a rolling call			Action	Normal	In Progress	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.2.5 Award the Label			Action	Normal	In Progress	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.2.6 Design of the Label			Action	Normal	In Progress	TL3.2	Email from Giovanni of the 16.7.2025 with different option proposed by 5.1
3.2.2.7 Inclusion of the Label in Diploma Supplement and different diploma support			Action	Normal	To Do	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.3. Develop new microcredentials meeting emerging needs	1 January 2024	29 May 2026	Activity	Normal	In Progress
3.2.3.1 Cartographie des sujets pour les MC			Action	Normal	Done	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.3.2 Action plan for new MC			Action	Normal	Done	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.3.3 Call for new MC			Action	Normal	Done	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.3.4 Matching event for new MC			Action	Normal	To Do	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.3.5 Guide for new MC			Action	Normal	To Do	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.3.6 Digital certification			Action	Normal	To Do	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.4. Set up the catalogue of UNITA labelled micro-credentials	1 November 2024	29 June 2026	Activity	Normal	In Progress
3.2.4.1 State of the art of MC for the catalogue			Action	Normal	Done	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.4.2 Specificities for catalogue			Action	Normal	In Progress	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.4.3 Implementation of the catalogue			Action	Normal	To Do	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
3.2.5. Use microcredentials as a contribution to the UNITA financial sustainability	2 June 2025	31 October 2025	Activity	Normal	To Do
3.2.5.1 Development of a business model			Action	Normal	To Do	TL3.2	<Insert an action with a tangible outcome in a short time, possibly within a month. E.g. Creation of the job description for each UO>
MS18 Catalogue of UNITA labelled micro-credentials online			Milestone	Normal	To Do	TL3.2	Catalogue of UNITA labelled micro-credentials accessible on the Inter-University Digital Campus HES-SO, UNIZAR