MC4LSA – Career readiness through microcredentials in Saxony-Anhalt

Six universities, one goal! In collaboration with the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, the Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, the Harz University of Applied Sciences, the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, we are developing a flexible, cross-university module system based on microcredentials – compact, clearly structured learning units with recognised qualifications. The demand for skilled workers in our wonderful federal state is a great incentive for us.

The project focuses on three main areas:

• Strengthening key competencies: The development of microcredentials is being driven forward, in particular with a view to acquiring key competencies.
• Enabling recognition: By establishing quality standards, microcredentials will be comparable and creditable statewide from the outset – both in higher education and on the labour market.
• Digital networking: The implementation of a central platform for the transparent presentation, administration and recognition of microcredentials will enable students to easily select suitable offers – with administrative tasks running service-oriented in the background.

As the network leader, Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences is responsible for the content and strategic management of the joint project and ensures targeted cooperation and a sustainable impact of the project.