How it Works

The Micro-credentials Certification Centre (MIC) offers a simple and flexible process to validate your competences and obtain a micro-credential.

Whether you are a learner, a professional or a trainer, you can follow a clear step-by-step pathway to demonstrate your skills and receive recognition.

Step-by-step process

Step 1

Explore available micro-credentials

Browse the Micro-credentials Directory and identify the micro-credentials that match your profile, interests and career goals.

Step 2

Select a micro-credential

Access the detailed description and review its content, including learning outcomes, level, workload and relevance to your professional pathway.

Step 3

Review requirements

Make sure you are familiar with the competences covered and, where applicable, with the related training programme or course.

Step 4

Complete the assessment

Start the validation process by completing the online questionnaire designed to assess your knowledge and competences.

Step 5

Receive your result

Once you complete the assessment, your responses are evaluated and you will receive your result.

Step 6

Obtain your micro-credential

If you successfully meet the required learning outcomes, you will be awarded the micro-credential. All micro-credentials are issued by the Habitat Sector Skills Certification Alliance and promoted by the organisation that developed them.

Flexible and user-friendly

The process is designed to be:

Fully online
Flexible, allowing you to complete the assessment at your own pace
Accessible, supporting different user profiles and learning pathways

Recognition and progression

Micro-credentials obtained through the MIC:

validate your competences in a structured way
support your employability and professional development
are linked, where applicable, to ESCO occupations and real job profiles
may include guidance towards formal or nationally recognised certifications

Start your journey and validate your competences in the Habitat sector.