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TAM Report / Lebanon - Micro-credentials

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Petya Mitova • 17 December 2025
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GENERAL INFORMATION

TAM title: Micro-Credentials: A Catalyst for Educational Innovation and Career Advancement

Type of Event: Webinar

Modality: Online

Country: Lebanon

Dates: 20–21 May 2025

Participants: Between 96 and 113 participants took part in the webinar over the two days, representing 18 higher education institutions. The audience included university academics, researchers, programme designers, continuing education experts, administrative staff, students, representatives of the business sector and NGOs, national authorities, and employers, with approximately 65% female participation.

              

THEMES COVERED

  • Definition, global trends, and European policy frameworks on micro-credentials
  • Design, delivery, and implementation of micro-credentials in higher education
  • Recognition, accreditation, and quality assurance of micro-credentials
  • Integration of micro-credentials into national qualifications frameworks and ECTS
  • Role of digitalisation, platforms, and digital credentials
  • Cooperation between higher education institutions and the labour market

 

KEY OUTCOMES

During the workshop, participants:

  • Developed a shared understanding of micro-credentials, their defining characteristics, and their relevance for higher education and the labour market.
    • Examined European and international policy frameworks, as well as Lebanese institutional practices related to the design, delivery, and recognition of micro-credentials.
    • Analyzed the results of a national survey, identifying the current state of implementation, challenges, and opportunities for micro-credentials in Lebanese HEIs.
    • Reflected on mechanisms for quality assurance, accreditation, and employer engagement to support the sustainable integration of micro-credentials.

OVERVIEW

The two-day webinar focused on introducing and contextualising micro-credentials as flexible, skill-oriented learning formats responding to labour-market needs and lifelong learning demands. The programme combined keynote presentations by the EU expert, sessions by local and international contributors, panel discussions, and presentations of Lebanese institutional practices. A dedicated session was devoted to presenting and discussing the results of a national pre-event survey on the implementation of micro-credentials in Lebanese higher education institutions.

The TAM placed strong emphasis on practical implementation challenges, including recognition, quality assurance, and accreditation. Interactive elements such as online polls, discussion sessions, and the assessment of a real micro-credential case using a digital evaluation tool supported participant engagement. Employer perspectives were included through a dedicated panel, and discussions highlighted the complementary role of micro-credentials alongside traditional degrees, as well as their potential for upskilling, reskilling, and improving employability.

 

THE FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY

Title of the activity: Integrating Micro-Credentials into the Lebanese NQF Grid to Facilitate Recognition

Dates: 

  • 9 June 2025 – Meeting with the Directorate General of Higher Education (DGHE)
  • 16 June 2025 – Sharing the webinar recommendations with all participants
  • 17 June 2025 – Sharing the concept note, recommendations, and conclusions with HEI rectors
  • 19 June 2025 – Meeting with the Head of the NQF Committee
  • 20 June 2025 – Meeting with the Head of the NQF Committee
  • 25 June 2025 – Meeting with the Directorate General of Higher Education (DGHE)
  • 1 July 2025 – Meeting with the Head of the NQF Committee
  • 15 July 2025 – Meeting with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Committee

Audience: Policy makers at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, decision makers at Lebanese higher education institutions, members of the national NQF Committee, representatives of the labour market, and the NEO and HERE teams, including participation of the EU expert.

Description: The follow-up activity consisted of a series of meetings with national stakeholders and the publication and dissemination of survey results, conclusions, and recommendations. Activities included meetings with the Directorate General of Higher Education and the National Qualifications Framework Committee, sharing recommendations with HEI rectors and participants, and direct engagement with the NQF Committee to promote the integration of micro-credentials into the Lebanese NQF grid. The follow-up resulted in the submission of proposed standards for recognising micro-credentials and supported concrete steps toward their formal inclusion in national qualification and recognition processes.

 

ENHANCING IMPACT: PROPOSED NEXT STEPS

  • Design micro-credentials based on systematic needs assessment aligned with labour-market demand and institutional strategy.
  • Embed micro-credentials as complementary pathways to traditional degrees, supporting flexible learning, upskilling, and reskilling.
  • Strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration between HEIs, employers, and national authorities for co-design and delivery of micro-credentials.
  • Develop internal quality assurance mechanisms for micro-credentials to ensure credibility, transparency, and sustainability.
  • Integrate micro-credentials into the National Qualifications Framework to support recognition and portability.
  • Promote digital platforms and credentialing technologies to enhance visibility, verification, and accessibility.
  • Raise awareness among students, employers, and policymakers about the value and potential of micro-credentials.

 

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