Malte Kneifel received his doctorate from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and currently works at the Vice-Rectorate for Teaching and Studies at the University of Cologne. There, he develops project- and topic-related digital learning experiences and is involved in strategy processes on the topics of learning experience design and micro-credentials. Previously, he worked as a research assistant in the field of Romance linguistics in teaching and research.

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Micro-credentials in Ireland: Lessons learned and recommendations for German Higher Education Institutions

In Ireland, the project MicroCreds provides a framework for distributing and establishing micro-credentials. Earlier this year, a delegation sponsored by Hochschulforum Digitalisierung visited three universities in Dublin and one in Waterford to learn more about their system and how standards for using micro-credentials could be established in Germany. This blog post showcases the insights gained during the delegation trip to Ireland on the topic of micro-credentials in January 2025, funded by HFD.

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Graphic that reads ‘Micro-credentials in Ireland: Lessons learned and recommendations for German Higher Education Institutions’. Above it is an illustration of two students at a desk.