Micro-credentials from Design to Assurance: Strengthening Institutional Capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean

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This paper presents the outcomes of an international capacity-building initiative developed by INQAAHE, in collaboration with REALCUP, aimed at strengthening higher education leaders across Latin America and the Caribbean in the design, implementation, and quality assurance of micro-credentials. Engaging 104 participants from 75 universities in 13 countries, the programme deployed a highly innovative and interactive teaching and learning approach that combined a flipped-classroom model with skills-based learning, capstone projects culminating in a portfolio, authentic assessment, and rubric-guided self, peer, and facilitator assessment within a structured blend of synchronous and asynchronous activities. Evidence from surveys, capstone projects evaluations based on predefined rubrics, and facilitator feedback indicates that the initiative enhanced institutional capacity in the design of micro-credentials in line with strategic objectives and labour market needs and supported by robust quality assurance solutions. The programme demonstrates how international collaboration, grounded in contextual adaptation, can promote innovation and trust in embedding innovative solutions （e.g., micro-credentials） across diverse higher education systems.