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Certification of learning outcomes

Last update : 22.02.2016

Definition

Process of issuing a certificate, diploma or title formally attesting that a set of learning outcomes (knowledge, knowhow, skills and/or competences) acquired by an individual have been assessed by a competent body against a predefined standard.

Source: Cedefop (2014) "Terminology of European education and training policy: A selection of 130 key terms"