Harnessing the Benefits of Micro Credentials for Industry 4.0 and 5.0: Skills Training and Lifelong Learning. Issue 39 (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shanahan, Breda Walsh; Organ, John
• Is Part Of: IFAC-PapersOnLine. Volume 55:Issue 39(2022)
• Page Start: 82
• Page End: 87
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: Micro-credentials -- Higher Education -- Life Long Learning -- Employers -- ECTS -- Quality Assurance -- Framework of Qualifications -- Digital Accreditation -- Industry 4.0 -- Industry 5.0; Automatic control -- Periodicals; 629.805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2022.12.015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-8963

Abstract

Abstract: Industry 4.0 has centered on 'Digitalisation' of the economy and Industry 5.0 will synchronise highly trained humans with collaborative technologies. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in significant changes in the jobs market with job losses and skills gaps occurring in many sectors. There is now a need for upskilling and lifelong learning to be consolidated into the workforce. This paper outlines the part Micro-credentials play in joining together the three main stakeholders: the learner, the higher education institution and the employer. It offers a description of micro-credentials in today's marketplace and outlines the current research in universities, technological institutes and governments worldwide.