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GCSMS Standards

International requirements for trustworthy microcredentials.

Our standards define what institutions should demonstrate in purpose, competency design, assessment, provider governance, inclusion, digital issuance and outcomes.

Published framework

Standards currently available

GCSMS-MQF-001 · VERSION 1.0

Global Microcredential Quality Framework

Ten standards for trustworthy, relevant and interoperable microcredentials.

Microcredential QualityPublished
Open standard
Standards lifecycle

Transparent development and review

Each standard progresses through technical drafting, stakeholder consultation, approval, publication, implementation feedback and scheduled revision.

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Research and evidence

2

Technical drafting

3

Public consultation

4

Independent approval

5

Publication and implementation

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Review and revision