In this course 2025-2026, the ULPGC launch micro-credentials linked to information, documentation and cultural management, which may be taken independently or progressively combined to complete the programme itinerary University Expert in Information and Documentation. For its part, the ULL advances also in emerging areas such as production of podcasts, training of company tutors or introduction to artificial intelligence and its practical application to the working environment.

In addition, over the next two years, the ULPGC and the ULL estimate to launch more than one 20 joint micro-credentials incorporating a skills intelligence approach to respond to emerging labour market demands. Within the framework of this joint strategy, both universities are developing co-designed proposals that respond to specific training needs of the Canary Islands. Thus, some microcredentials will focus on the field of Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Companies, Circular Economy and Business Sustainability, Professional Communicative English for Business and Business, Communication and Speaking Skills, Personal Branding and Professional Networking, Responsibility and Motivation at Work, Critical Thinking and Decision Making, Teaching Training in Artificial Intelligence, Urgent Spanish for Migrants and Training in Multicultural Contexts.

During the conference, in which the rectors of the ULPGC and the ULL were present, as well as the vice-rectors of the fields of teaching and permanent training and the Vice-Councillor of Universities of the Canary Islands, it was reported that this new model of university training, already implemented in other European countries, allows students to opt for a personalized training itinerary, selecting courses of short duration and in a flexible way.

Likewise, university micro-credentials are conceived as a modular university education that responds with agility to the social demands and the productive environment, thus becoming a strategic tool to promote lifelong learning and professional updating.

With the offer of university micro-credentials, the ULPGC and the ULL consolidate a flexible, inclusive and employability-oriented educational model, which allows students, graduates and professionals to update, specialize or reorient their professional career, contributing to educational innovation and sustainable development in the Canary Islands.

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