Objectives
The MOCHILA project (MicrOCredentials in HIgher Education for Latin America: MexicO, CHIle, and GuatemaLA) has the General Objective (GO) of: “Building capacities for the design and issuance of digital microcredentials in Latin American Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).”
MOCHILA arises from the need to offer more flexible educational solutions adapted to the reality of the changing labor market in Latin America. The rigidity of traditional educational programs makes it difficult for professionals to update their competencies, making microcredentials a valuable opportunity to strengthen lifelong learning.
This project seeks to leverage European expertise in the development of microcredential systems and adapt it to the Latin American context, promoting quality standards and international recognition. To achieve this, MOCHILA will establish six specialized units for the design and issuance of microcredentials in institutions in Mexico, Chile, and Guatemala, train academic and technical staff, and implement pilot programs in strategic areas such as engineering and health.
Through the creation of a Cooperation Network on Microcredentials in Latin America, MOCHILA aims to foster digital transformation in higher education and strengthen the link between universities, industry, and regulatory entities.
Cross-cutting Objectives:
To achieve its general objective, the MOCHILA project establishes the following cross-cutting objectives:
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Develop a reference framework for the design and issuance of microcredentials adapted to the Latin American context, based on institutional diagnostics and an analysis of regulations in at least 12 countries in the region.
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Install six specialized units focused on microcredentials in Higher Education Institutions in Mexico, Chile, and Guatemala, integrating academic and technological aspects to serve as a replicable model for other institutions in the region.
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Train academic and technical staff from Latin American HEIs in the design, management, and issuance of microcredentials through in-person and virtual workshops in the participating countries.
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Implement pilot programs in strategic areas such as engineering and health, designing and launching short learning experiences that culminate in the issuance of microcredentials, benefiting at least 1,200 professionals in the region.
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Establish a Cooperation Network on Microcredentials in Latin America, facilitating the exchange of best practices, discussions on quality standards, and the promotion of initiatives related to open education and lifelong learning.
