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Home ❯ News ❯ IQS strengthens careers for professionals with its new micro-credentials: modular, stackable training with a European quality seal

IQS strengthens careers for professionals with its new micro-credentials: modular, stackable training with a European quality seal

Institutional Programmes Prospective students 18 December 2025

In a labour market that demands constant upskilling, IQS has presented its innovative range of university microcredentials. These short, highly focused educational programmes are specifically designed to enable working professionals to specialize, update their knowledge, and progress in their careers without the constraints of traditional academic cycles.

What are IQS microcredentials?

Microcredentials entail short programmes (typically between 1 to 15 ECTS credits) that allow learners to acquire specific skills in a flexible manner. Based on recommendations from the European Union, these certifications address the need for lifelong learning and enhanced employability.

The main features of this educational model are:

  • Modularity and flexibility: Modules are independent and can be taken at different times, adapting to the pace of working individuals.
  • Professional focus: Content is designed to address current labour market demands such as new technological developments or regulatory changes.
  • Digital certification: Microcredentials are awarded with institutional recognition and integrated into the Europass system, ensuring transparency and portability across the European Union.

A pathway towards advanced degrees

One of the greatest advantages of IQS microcredentials is that they are stackable. Learners can begin their education with a low commitment level and progressively combine these modules to:

  1. Earn University Expert degrees.
  2. Fold the modules into Continuing Education Master’s Degrees.

This system makes it possible to design personalized learning pathways, saving time and effort by avoiding the need to repeat content that has already been completed.

Benefits for professionals and companies

This model benefits not only individuals seeking to change careers or certify prior experience, but also companies that need their workforce to upskill quickly in critical areas. In addition, IQS facilitates access through scholarships and discounts for alumni and employees of partner entities.

International recognition with Europass

Thanks to integration within the Europass platform, graduates receive a secure and verifiable digital certificate. This ensures that the training is easily understood and valued by both national and international institutions, clearly detailing learning outcomes and the workload.