The MOCHILA project has the following General Objective (GO): “To build capacities for the design and issuance of digital microcredentials in Latin American Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).”
MOCHILA was initiated with the goal of providing a validated, easily adaptable, and replicable model for HEIs to successfully integrate microcredentials into their educational offerings. It is undeniable that digital credentials will become essential pillars for skills recognition, with great potential to revolutionize and enhance employability in Latin America. Therefore, HEIs must anticipate and explore various ecosystems that facilitate the participation of all stakeholders.
To achieve this, MOCHILA will establish a validated and replicable model of microcredential issuance units across Latin American universities, using the experience of European institutions and adapting best practices to the regional context.
Among the expected outcomes are:
- Institutional diagnostics on the adoption of microcredentials in six HEIs across Mexico, Chile, and Guatemala.
- A reference framework for the design and issuance of microcredentials adapted to the Latin American context.
- Installation of six specialized units for the design and issuance of microcredentials within participating HEIs.
- Implementation of six pilot projects in priority areas such as engineering and health, demonstrating the effectiveness of microcredentials in reskilling and upskilling professionals.
- Training of more than 250 academic and technical staff across the six HEIs on the design, issuance, and management of digital microcredentials.
- Issuance of over 1,200 microcredentials to professionals completing short learning experiences developed within the project.
- Creation of a Cooperation Network on microcredentials in Latin America to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and policy alignment.
- Engagement of over 50 institutional and business leaders in discussions on the role of microcredentials in higher education and workforce development.
- Development of at least 10 scientific publications on the implementation and impact of microcredentials in Latin American HEIs.
- Organization of at least five international dissemination events to share project findings and promote best practices.
- Over 500 participants in dissemination activities, including policymakers, educators, and industry representatives.
