Upcoming launch of the European Learning Model v3
UPDATE: The European Learning Model v.3 was launched in April 2023. You can browse the ELM in our datamodel browser or visit our Introduction to the ELM page.’
What is the ELM?
A European Digital Credential for Learning (EDC) is a verifiable, digital version of a credential issued by an organisation to a learner to document their learning. These include diplomas, training certificates, micro-credentials, certificates of participation, and more. They can be issued in all EU and Europass languages and are signed with an electronic seal (a form of digital signature belonging to a trusted institution or organisation).
Launch Event Report - European Digital Credentials for Learning
The European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit launched the European Digital Credentials for learning in an all-digital event on 25 October 2021 streamed via Youtube, Zoom, Facebook and Twitter.
Open invitation to stakeholders in the European digital credentials market
The meetings will aim to reduce the current fragmentation of the digital credential market and enable EU citizens to have their digital credentials read, displayed and stored in various public and private platforms.
University of Split successfully issues Europass Digital Credentials
Europass Digital Credentials confirm and provide evidence of learning outcomes and qualifications gained, such as diplomas. The standardisation of these credentials supports better understanding and verification of qualifications or other learning achievements. They can be used for formal education, non-formal and informal learning.
European Digital Credentials describe a learning achievement. They can describe activities, assessments, and professional entitlements as well as qualifications.