Language: | English | Title: | The potential and perspective of micro-credentials in Slovenia and the Slovenian Armed Forces | Abstract: | Geopolitical change, technological innovation, demographic transitions, sustainability requirements, the digital and green transition, changes and challenges in work methods, job loss predictions, and the automation of existing jobs, among other things, are factors which are significantly changing the profiles of tasks and the skills required. Against this background, promising solutions and innovative approaches are being explored to accelerate the embrace of lifelong learning and career development opportunities which lead to improvements in specific competences, and can effectively bridge the skills gaps of employees in the organization. One such solution or perspective is micro-credentials. The aim of this paper is to present the potential and to identify the perspective of microcredentials in Slovenia and the Slovenian Armed Forces. The paper presents approaches to micro-credentials and the possibility of their implementation and recognition. Micro-credentials in Slovenia do not yet have an appropriate legal basis, but it is expected soon. In the Slovenian Armed Forces, micro-credentials have been studied, among other things, within the framework of the VoKa (Military Science-Based Military Career) research project, which was carried out in 2023-2025 within the framework of a targeted research programme. Its conclusions on micro-credentials show the relevance of the piloting of shorter forms of training for the acquisition of micro-credentials. In the Slovenian Armed Forces, micro-credentials are already integrated in the highest development and guidance planning document, the Resolution on the Overall Long-term Programme for the Development and Equipping of the Slovenian Armed Forces up to 2040, so their recognition seems to offer a realistic prospect. | Keywords: | micro-credentials, lifelong learning, skills, specific competences |
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