Recognizing lifelong learning competences: a report of two cases

The importance of microcredentials has grown in recent years. The gap between study programs offered by Higher Education Institutions and the industry job demands gave rise to more open and bitesize modules in the shape of Open Educational Resources, MOOCs and microcredentials. This article shows two novel cases bridging this gap based on the recognition of the competences learning units. In addition, the article elaborates on how these competences were selected and what approaches are appropriate for the recognition of these competences. Therefore, we describe how learning outcomes are mapped to competences in tow disparate lifelong learning contexts. Finally, lessons learned and cues for further research are discussed.