Micro-credentials and skills ecosystems in emerging contexts: employer recognition, institutional readiness and policy alignment in Palestine and Jordan

What is it about?

This study looks at whether micro-credentials can work in Palestine and Jordan as flexible learning options that help people build job-relevant skills. It shows that the main challenge is not only course design, but also whether employers trust these credentials and whether universities and regulators recognize them. Using surveys, interviews and case studies, the study found that awareness of micro-credentials is still limited, rules for recognition are unclear and digital systems for verifying credentials are underdeveloped. The paper suggests that micro-credentials could support lifelong learning and employability, but only if they are backed by clear quality standards, trusted recognition pathways and stronger cooperation among universities, employers and regulators.

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