In Seychelles, there is growing interest in understanding how micro-credentials can be integrated into the national qualifications framework to enhance skill development, employability, and lifelong learning as well. Therefore, as an initial step towards generating this understanding, there is a need to establish the state-of-play of micro-credentials among various education and training providers and other organisations and entities providing education and training in the country.

The African Continental Qualifications Framework-II supports the development of National Qualifications Frameworks (NQF) and related policies in African countries, working in close cooperation and coordination with the relevant national authorities and with the Regional Economic Communities (RECs).

In line with the objectives of the project, the survey aligns with the goals of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) by providing valuable insights into the implementation and impact of micro-credentials in Seychelles. The survey will serve as a pilot study in mapping the current provision of micro-credentials and will further several objectives:

• Support quality assurance by mapping current practices and identifying gaps, the survey will contribute to the development of quality assurance mechanisms for micro-credentials, ensuring they meet national, regional and international standards.
• Enhance recognition: the findings will facilitate the development and implementation of mechanisms for the recognition and portability of micro-credentials, promoting greater mobility for learners and workers.
• Assist in policy-making by providing an overview of the current state, which can be utilised by policy-makers to see how the current usage of micro-credentials aligns and fits with NQF requirements. Furthermore, the survey will provide information on the preferences and future plans of stakeholders with regard to the development, offering and uptake of micro-credentials.
• Supporting capacity building: the survey will create a knowledge base that supports capacity building in the area of micro-credentials among education and training providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders in Seychelles. This contributes to ACQF’s objective of strengthening the capacity of national qualifications frameworks.

ACQF-II acknowledges the excellent cooperation with the Seychelles Qualification Authority (SQA) and recognises the policy-leading role of SQA and the valuable inputs to ensure the relevance and quality of all deliverables.