Overview

Course Description

Session 1: Introduction to Stand-Alone Micro-Credentials
- National Agenda on Lifelong Learning and Micro-Credentials
- MQA Initiatives to support national agenda
- Difference between short courses and stand-alone micro-credentials 
- Credit Transfer
- Criteria for a Verified SAMC

Session 2: End-to-End Application & Evaluation Process
- Online Application Onboarding: Review each item in the system
- Evaluation process: Timeline for receiving, initial screening by the Secretariat, and endorsement by director.
- Assessment Phase: Subject Matter Expert (SME) and OBE/MQF Expert
- Recommendation Rubric