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Its objective is to reinforce PES capacity, effectiveness and efficiency. This activity has been developed within the work programme of the European PES Network. For further information: [http://ec.europa.eu/social/PESNetwork](http://ec.europa.eu/social/PESNetwork).  \nThis activity has received financial support from the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) strand of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) for the period 2021-2027. For further information please consult:  \n[https://ec.europa.eu/european-social-fund-plus/en/esf-direct-easi](https://ec.europa.eu/european-social-fund-plus/en/esf-direct-easi)  \nLEGAL NOTICE  \nThe information and views set out in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the European Union. Neither the European Union institutions and bodies nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein. More information on the European Union is available on the Internet ([http://www.europa.eu](http://www.europa.eu)).  \nPDF ISBN 978-92-68-03128-5 doi: 10.2767/5829 KE-04-23-714-EN-N  \nManuscript completed in April 2023.  \nThe European Commission is not liable for any consequence stemming from the reuse of this publication.  \nLuxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2023.  \n© European Union, 2023  \nThe reuse policy of European Commission documents is implemented by the Commission Decision 2011/833/EU of 12 December 2011 on the reuse of Commission documents (OJ L 330, 14.12.2011, p. 39) . Except otherwise noted, the reuse of this document is authorised under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY 4.0) licence ([https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)). This means that reuse is allowed provided appropriate credit is given and any changes are indicated.  \nFor any use or reproduction of elements that are not owned by the European Union, permission may need to besought directly from the respective rightholders.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nEXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................... 7  \n1. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE .................................................................................. 8  \n2. SKILLS ASSESSMENT, VALIDATION/RECOGNITION AND MICRO-CREDENTIALS IN PES – CURRENT PRACTICES ............................................................................................. 9  \n2.1 Skills assessment ............................................................................................. 9  \n2.2 Skills recognition and validation ....................................................................... 12  \n2.3 Micro-credentials ............................................................................................ 14  \n3. NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELDS OF SKILLS ASSESSMENT, VALIDATION/RECOGNITION AND MICRO-CREDENTIALS ........................................... 15  \n4. CHALLENGES OF SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND VALIDATION/RECOGNITION IN PES ............ 18  \n4.1 Coordination of skills assessment and recognition............................................... 18  \n4.2 Accessibility of skills assessment ...............","cbCaib8rColAwtxs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaib8rColAwtxs","pdf",492180,24,"English","# Executive summary\n# Background and rationale\n# Skills assessment, validation/recognition and micro-credentials in PES – current practices\n## Skills assessment\n## Skills recognition and validation\n## Micro-credentials\n# New developments in skills assessment, validation/recognition and micro-credentials\n# Challenges of skills assessment and validation/recognition in PES\n## Coordination of skills assessment and recognition\n## Accessibility of skills assessment\n## Challenges related to skills recognition procedures\n# Recommendations\n# References","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this PES Network seminar addressed in the paper?\",\"answer\":\"The seminar aimed to support PES in further developing support for future skills by exchanging practices, focusing on new forms of skills assessment, recognition and validation, and skills-based training including micro-credentials.\"},{\"question\":\"How are skills assessments currently handled by PES in Europe?\",\"answer\":\"Skills assessment processes are generally well established. PES provide and coordinate assessments through tests (online and on-site), self-assessment, and counsellor-supported services.\"},{\"question\":\"What improvements and developments are emphasized for PES going forward?\",\"answer\":\"The paper highlights efforts to develop and improve tools and practices, especially for digital skills assessments, moving toward skills-based profiling and comprehensive assessment of both job-related and soft skills, using multi-level approaches that combine online self-assessment with counsellor support and practical assignments.\"}]","New forms of skills assessment and validation – impact on PES services and counselling - Thematic paper | PDF"]