Introduction to the National Qualifications Databases Course
A few hours
Novice
Course details
This training course equips you with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and manage effective national qualifications databases. Following the European Interoperability Framework, the course explores four key dimensions in developing interoperable qualifications systems:Regulatory: Legal foundations and trust in qualification dataOrganisational: Governance, quality assurance, and structured processesSemantic: Ensuring data clarity and consistency using the European Learning ModelTechnical: Core functionalities like data verification, publication, and exportWith five interactive modules, this course prepares you to modernise qualifications systems, enhancing the digitalisation of qualifications and boosting interoperability across
Target audience
- Focus: business-level understanding of the European Learning Model (ELM) and qualifications databases.
- Goal: Learn how to use ELM for structuring and presenting qualifications, and understand the broader policy and practical implications.
- Focus: technical preparation and coding.
- Goal: Gain hands-on experience with ELM-XML, data integration, and linking qualifications with systems like ESCO.
Learning objectives
Develop a comprehensive implementation plan for establishing a national qualification database that addresses regulatory, organizational, semantic, and technical considerations while ensuring interoperability with regional and international qualification systems.
Offered by
The European Training Foundation is the EU agency supporting countries surrounding the European Union to reform their education, training and labour market systems.
Schedule
- Introduction to the national qualifications database
