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A European Digital Credential for Learning (EDC) is a secure digital version of a credential such as a diploma, certificate or other learning achievement. It allows credential holders to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a format that is easy to understand, verify and share across borders. Once a credential is issued, it becomes fully controlled by its holder. It can be accessed, stored

Event report of webinar focusing on the synergies between micro-credentials and European Digital Credentials for Learning (EDCs). As a contribution to the  European Year of Skills , on 24 April 2024, the European Digital Credentials for Learning team hosted a webinar focusing on the synergies between micro-credentials and European Digital Credentials for Learning (EDCs). European Commission

Europass has officially reached 10 million registered users, continuing to grow not only in numbers but also in the trust it builds with individuals across Europe and beyond. This milestone highlights the important role Europass plays in supporting people at different stages of their career and learning journeys. Millions of users chose Europass to clearly and effectively communicate their skills

The Europass Certificate Supplement is a document accompanying vocational education and training (VET) or professional certificates issued by the competent authorities in each country. It aims to help employers, educational and training institutions, recognition bodies and other stakeholders understand the qualification’s purpose, level, learning outcomes, and the corresponding national

In a rapidly evolving and increasingly interconnected learning landscape, understanding and comparing qualifications across countries and systems has become essential. Learners, jobseekers, employers and recognition bodies are often faced with the challenge of interpreting diverse qualification systems, levels and learning outcomes. To support more transparent and informed decision-making

The EU Academy is an EU-owned online hub containing first-hand knowledge, educational resources, and valuable insights, directly produced by EU institutions. It is designed for individuals and institutions whose work relates to the EU’s sphere of action, including course providers, educators and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of EU policies across a wide array of fields. Its

The Qualifications Courses and Credentials GitLab on code.europa.eu offers a rich collection of open-source resources, documentation, and tools designed to support the implementation of the European Learning Model (ELM). It brings together three key projects: European Digital Credentials for Learning (EDC) ELM Support Qualification Dataset Register (QDR) Each project contains useful README files

Europass continues to strengthen its connection with EURES (European Employment Services), making it simpler than ever for jobseekers to share their profiles with employers and access job opportunities across Europe. With the latest platform improvements, sharing a Europass profile with EURES is now faster, easier, and more intuitive. By using a single Europass profile, jobseekers remain visible

In today’s fast-changing labour market, especially with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, employers need reliable tools to verify candidates’ skills and qualifications quickly and securely. European Digital Credentials for Learning (EDC) are designed to support this need. Issued in standardised and structured digital format, these credentials support data transparency and

European Digital Credentials for Learning (EDC) have rapidly become a cornerstone of Europe’s digital education ecosystem. Today, more than 76,000 credentials have been issued to learners’ Europass wallets, with universities, vocational education and training providers, university alliances, Erasmus+ projects, and national initiatives leading the way. As EDC adoption accelerates and digitalisation