Transparency and transferability of learning outcomes: An analysis of past 20 years and policy scenarios towards 2040

Conference presentation from the event Making learning progression a reality: policy scenarios towards 2040.

Cedefop presented the key findings of its analysis on the coherence and impact of two decades of European policy initiatives aimed at promoting lifelong learning opportunities for individuals. The initiatives analysed span across different policy areas, such as quality assurance, comparability, credit systems, validation of non-formal and informal learning and recognition of qualifications. The analysis also focused on changes observed at national level over the past two decades and identifies remaining challenges to learning mobility within and across countries. Alternative future policy scenarios on lifelong learning for 2040 were also presented and discussed with participants.

The conference aimed to encourage reflection and discussions on promoting systems that further encourage entering, re-entering and accumulation of learning across institutions, education and training systems, and countries for all types of learner. The event targeted a diverse group of stakeholders involved in shaping and influencing education and training policies. This included policy-makers at EU and national levels, academics, social partners, education and training institutions from various sub-sectors and levels of education, career and learning advisory services, businesses, and learners.

Related works:

• Background note: Making learning progression a reality: policy scenarios towards 2040
• Research paper: Cedefop. (2024). Transparency and transferability of learning outcomes : a 20-year journey : analysis of developments at European and national level. Publications Office of the European Union. https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2801/3413866 ; https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/publications/5609