Мікрокваліфікації як засіб розвитку професійної кар’єри випускників закладів освіти [Micro-Credentials as a Prerequisite for the Professional Career Development of Educational Institutions Graduates]

<jats:p>&lt;b&gt;English Abstract:&lt;/b&gt; The introduction of micro-credentials has become a distinctive feature of educational system development. Micro-credentials are elaborated to provide learners with specific knowledge, skills or competencies that meet social, cultural, personal educational needs, or labour market demands. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The purpose of our work is to assess the potential of using micro-credentials as a component of the National Qualifications System and to determine their role in the development of the professional career of graduates of educational institutions, in particular vocational and technical education institutions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Findings indicate that micro-credentials have their own niche in the professional qualifications system, as they are considered an important professional development tool that increased access to employment opportunities. Short-term learning, employment, labour market and competencies are key areas associated with micro-credentials. Paper describes a number of models of accumulation of micro-qualifications in the professional education system: (1) vertical model; (2) horizontal model; (3) a model of addition to the main qualification.</jats:p>