Piloting and Evaluating Micro-Credentials with Older Learners

Following the participatory co-design of micro-credentials in all four AliVe partner countries, the second phase of the project involved piloting and evaluating these micro-credentials. Learners aged 55+ were invited to attend the micro-credential courses free of charge and asked to provide feedback on various aspects, including the course content, organisation and atmosphere. Combined with demographic data, this provided important insights into the target group, their preferences and ultimately how micro-credentials can best be designed to meet the needs of older learners.

The AliVe micro-credential pilots were co-designed with the relevant local target groups, resulting in different designs in each partner country:

• The Austrian team focused on finding one’s own learning path.
• The Czech team promoted simple exercises using natural movements.
• The Finnish team concentrated on well-being and learning in nature.
• The Irish team provided a taster course covering a wide range of topics.

In total, 53 older learners took part in the micro-credential pilots.

For more information, please contact the project lead, Christine Dullnig-Pichler (c.dullnig-pichler@nullfh-kaernten.at).