New National Microcredential Framework now available

A national microcredentials framework has been released. It sets out attributes of a Microcredential, and how they should operate, what they must cover and how they can be assessed. The paper lays a foundation for the culture of life-long learning that has been talked about but not created for 30 years.

It has been the product of broad consultation with over 120 individuals from approximately 70 organisations, an environment scan that included consideration of over 35 different definitions and multiple existing frameworks, and consensus-based discussion among a Microcredentials Working Group with recognised leaders from higher education, vocational education, and industry.

This framework seeks to respond to stakeholder inputs, and in doing so:

• sets a national definition for microcredentials.
• agrees on unifying principles for microcredentials
• establishes critical information requirements
• outlines a minimum standard for microcredentials that will sit on the Microcredentials Marketplace.

Download the Microcredentials Framework here.