Professional development is essential to building resilient, innovative, and internationally connected higher education institutions. As expectations for higher education staff continue to evolve, so does the need for new ways to recognise skills, support lifelong learning, and ensure the quality of staff training.
Join us for a workshop about
Staff Training for Competence Development
on 14 October 2026
in Brussels (details about the venue to follow soon)
This joint workshop brings together the Erasmus+ projects MicroHEI and COMPASS to explore how European cooperation can help shape the future of competence development for higher education staff.
The session will provide a unique opportunity to explore innovative approaches to competence development for higher education staff while exchanging experiences with colleagues from across the sector.
Through presentations and interactive discussions, participants will examine key topics such as quality assurance in staff training, competence-based learning, micro-credentials, and the recognition of professional learning. The workshop will also highlight how the two projects address these challenges from complementary perspectives while sharing the common goal of strengthening staff development in European higher education.
For more information, view the live agenda.
Whether you work in an international relations office, human resources, or institutional leadership, this workshop offers valuable insights into the future of staff development and recognition in the European Higher Education Area.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
Ensure your seat by 18 September 2026 (subject to availability)
The workshop is organised in the framework of the Higher Education Transformation Week, taking place in Brussels on 12-16 October.
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Enhancing Professional Development for Higher Education Staff through Micro-Credentials (MicroHEI) project is developing a common European framework for micro-credentials dedicated to higher education staff. By creating shared competence standards, quality guidelines, pilot learning opportunities, and a European quality label, the project aims to make continuous professional learning more visible, portable, and recognised across institutions and national borders.
COMPASS focuses on the quality of Erasmus+ staff training. Through a shared quality framework, practical tools, and a quality label, the project supports higher education institutions in designing and identifying competence-based training that delivers meaningful learning outcomes and long-term professional impact.