

Broadly defined, they are stackable, industry-aligned short units of learning designed to help individuals form specific skills and signal those skills to employers. In skills, education and training policy around the world, micro-credentials are increasingly being positioned as a solution to a wide range of economic, labour market, and social challenges. To keep updated on all of the OECD's work supporting the fight against COVID-19, visit our Digital Content Hub. Aiming to foster the fruitful exchange of expertise and perspectives across fields to help us rise to this critical challenge, opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the OECD.

This article - first posted on September 13th 2021 - is part of a series in which OECD experts and thought leaders - from around the world and all parts of society - address the COVID-19 crisis, discussing and developing solutions now and for the future.
