Objectives

Objectives

The MOCHILA project (MicrOCredentials in HIgher Education for Latin America an the cAribbean: Mexico, dOminican republic, CHIle, and guatemaLA) has the General Objective (GO) of: “Building capacities for the design and issuance of digital microcredentials in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) 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 and the Caribbean (LAC). 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 LAC context, promoting quality standards and international recognition. To achieve this, MOCHILA will establish eight specialized units for the design and issuance of microcredentials in institutions in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Chile, and Guatemala, train academic and technical staff, and implement pilot programs in strategic areas such as engineering, health and entrepreneurship.

Through the creation of a Cooperation Network on Microcredentials in LAC, 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:

    • 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 LAC.

    • Install eight specialized units focused on microcredentials in Higher Education Institutions in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Chile, and Guatemala, integrating academic and technological aspects to serve as a replicable model for other institutions in LAC.

    • Train academic and technical staff from Latin American and the Caribbean HEIs in the design, management, and issuance of microcredentials through in-person and virtual workshops in the participating countries.

    • Implement pilot programs in strategic areas such as engineering, health and entrepreneurship, designing and launching short learning experiences that culminate in the issuance of microcredentials, benefiting at least 2,000 professionals in the region.

    • Establish a Cooperation Network on Microcredentials in LAC, facilitating the exchange of best practices, discussions on quality standards, and the promotion of initiatives related to open education and lifelong learning.