MASTERY – Micro-credentials Empowering Sustainable Skills is an Erasmus+ Forward Looking project aiming to make the green transition a development driver for business and communities. 

It develops and pilots short, flexible training pathways to support the green transition through recognised micro-credentials which record the learning outcomes that a learner has acquired following a small volume of learning.

The project identified twelve enabling green skills crucial for supporting sustainable innovation, circular business models and the green transition across sectors such as manufacturing, construction, agri-food, and wood and furniture. The skills include cradle-to-cradle design, reduction of waste and material outputs, sustainability reporting, environmental compliance, circular and socially responsible procurement, joint sustainability initiatives and sustainable investment opportunities.

It then designed and implemented European Qualifications Framework level 5-6 training courses designed to teach these skills and provide the credentials to prove it.

Through the MASTERY Academy, learners can access flexible online learning materials, practical resources and assessment activities which make green skills more visible, transparent and recognisable. The courses are designed to help participants apply sustainability principles in real professional contexts and act as agents of change in their organisations and communities.

The catalogue includes courses on topics such as circular design, waste reduction, sustainable procurement, environmental legislation, sustainability reporting, green certifications, sustainable investment and joint sustainability initiatives.