“The project was founded to break the mould in terms of how universities offer short-form learning,” says David Corscadden, acting MicroCreds project lead at the IUA. At its inception the MicroCreds project had four strategic aims, each of which was successfully delivered. The transition to the HEA marks a critical shift from project-based innovation to system-wide infrastructure for lifelong learning. “We are cognisant that we need to increase the number of people engaging in lifelong learning,” Patterson says. So, employers really should be availing of these courses.”“The MicroCreds project has proved its worth and its value,” she says.

Source: Irish Examiner March 30, 2026 05:30 UTC