Karel Nemecek

What Spain, Finland, and Portugal Are Already Doing Right

One of the most important findings of the AutoCredify Good Practice Mapping is that the three pilot countries are not starting from scratch. Spain, Finland, and Portugal each have training systems with genuine strengths: modular qualification architectures, nationally recognised standards, industry-driven certification schemes, and committed providers with real expertise in automotive maintenance and repair. The […]

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Why the Automotive Industry Needs Micro-Credentials Now

The automotive sector is changing faster than its workforce can keep up. Across Europe, the vehicles arriving in workshops today are fundamentally different from those that technicians were trained to service. Electric drivetrains, high-voltage battery systems, advanced driver assistance systems, connected vehicle architectures, and AI-enabled diagnostics are no longer emerging technologies on the horizon. They

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Country Reports on Micro-credentials – 3.4

This report, presents in-depth country analyses of the micro-credential landscape in the automotive maintenance and repair sector across Finland, Spain, and Portugal. Each country report examines the national policy and regulatory framework, key stakeholders, existing training provision, emerging skills needs, and the effectiveness of micro-credential implementation. Together, the three reports offer a detailed picture of how

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Micro-credentials Case Studies – 3.3

This report, presents a collection of 11 in-depth case studies examining how micro-credentials are being developed and implemented across the automotive sector and beyond. Drawing on examples from Finland, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, and the USA, the case studies cover a range of initiatives. From electrical safety training for electric vehicle technicians and electromobility micro-credentials, to national

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Good Practice Mapping – 3.2

The Good Practice Mapping Report is the result of an extensive research exercise covering 112 training practices relevant to micro-credentials in the automotive ecosystem. The mapping spans three pilot countries, namely Spain, Finland, and Portugal, and includes an additional set of EU-wide and international examples from Ireland, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Italy,

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Good Practice Report on Micro-Credentials in the Automotive Sector

The automotive sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. The rapid shift towards electric vehicles, digital diagnostics, connected mobility, and advanced driver assistance systems is fundamentally changing the skills required of technicians, maintenance workers, and engineers across Europe. Keeping pace with this transformation demands not only new training content, but

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Report – Autocredify partners meet in Pamplona, Navarra

On 18th and 19th of November, project partners of Autocredify convened in Pamplona, Navarra region for a comprehensive two-day working meeting dedicated to advancing the development and implementation of microcredentials (MCs) across partner regions. The meeting brought together representatives from Navarra, Samiedu, ATEC, FGB, ASA, and external experts to engage in collaborative presentations, technical workshops,

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Day One of Autocredify meeting Report: Case Study Analysis and Skills Intelligence Integration

Opening Session and Project Progress Review The first day meeting started with a comprehensive project status update delivered by FGB. This introductory session established the framework for the intensive collaborative work that would follow. Work Package 3: National Case Studies and Good Practice Mapping A substantial portion of the first day focused on Work Package

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Day Two: Field Engagement and Co-Design Activities

The second day shifted focus toward connecting theoretical frameworks with practical learning environments and engaging directly with local stakeholders. Site Visit: CIP Virgen del Camino VET Provider Partners conducted an institutional visit to CIP Virgen del Camino, a prominent VET provider in the region. A comprehensive tour of the institution’s training facilities and learning environments

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Conclusions to Pamplona Meeting and Next Steps

The two-day working meeting in Navarra marked significant progress for the Autocredify project across multiple dimensions: Evidence Consolidation: Comprehensive national case studies have been analyzed and assessed against the EU Council Recommendation on Microcredentials, providing a robust evidence base for country reports and policy recommendations. Methodological Alignment: Refinement of the skills anticipation methodology ensures that

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