ECTS Credit Recommendation
The Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) has certified 22 Professional Certificates from Google, IBM, Meta and Microsoft with European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credit recommendations available exclusively on Coursera. More information available here.
Universities and learners across 49 member countries in the EHEA and Bologna Process can now recognize, transfer and earn ECTS credits for these industry certificates towards a degree, supporting accessible, flexible learner mobility in higher education.
Google has consistently achieved high results in ECTS reviews since it's first review in 2023
ECTS recommended content:
Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 8 | Workload: approx. 201 hours | Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Google Business Intelligence Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 3 | Workload: approx. 76 hours | Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 7 | Workload: approx. 166 hours | Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 7 | Workload: approx. 187 hours | Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits
Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 7 | Workload: approx. 166 hours |Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits
Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 5 | Workload: approx. 113 hours | Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits
Google IT Support Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 5 | Workload: approx. 137 hours |Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF level 5 for their designated ECTS credits
Google Project Management Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 6 | Workload: approx. 152 hours | Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Google UX Design Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 9 | Workload: approx. 234 hours | Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits
Additional information: Learning outcomes can be found on each Landing Page. Full review reports can be found on the FIBAA website: here
IBM
IBM content has continuously excelled in credit reviews by renowned Quality Assurance Agencies.
ECTS recommended content:
IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 4 | Workload: approx. 160 hours| Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 6 | Workload: approx. 200 hours| Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 6 | Workload: approx. 160 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
IBM Data Analytics with Excel and R Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 4 | Workload: approx. 120 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 8 | Workload: approx. 240 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 6 | Workload: approx. 200 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist Recommended credits: 5 | Workload: approx. 160 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits. IBM Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst Recommended credits: 6 | Workload: approx. 160 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
IBM DevOps and Software Engineering Recommended credits: 8 | Workload: approx. 240 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
IBM IT Project Manager Recommended credits: 6 | Workload: approx. 160 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
IBM IT Support Recommended credits: 4 | Workload: approx. 120 hours| Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
IBM Product Manager Recommended credits: 4 | Workload: approx. 120 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
IBM Project Manager Recommended credits: 4 | Workload: approx. 120 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Additional information: Learning outcomes can be found on each Landing Page. Full review reports can be found on the FIBAA website: here
Meta
ECTS recommended content:
Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 8 | Workload: approx. 168 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Meta Back-End Developer Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 8 | Workload: approx. 192 hours| Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Meta iOS Developer Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 11 | Workload: approx. 224 hours| Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Meta Android Developer Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 11 | Workload: approx. 224 hours| Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Meta Marketing Analytics Recommended credits: 5 | Workload: approx. 280 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Meta Database Engineer Professional Certificate Recommended credits: 9 | Workload: approx. 144 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Meta Social Media Marketing Recommended credits: 3 | Workload: approx. 200 hours | Minimum passing score: 70% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Additional information: Learning outcomes can be found on each Landing Page. Full review reports can be found on the FIBAA website: here
Microsoft
ECTS recommended content:
Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Recommended credits: 7 | Workload: approx. 240 hours | Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Microsoft Power BI Developer Recommended credits: 8 | Workload: approx. 200 hours | Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Recommended credits: 3 | Workload: approx. 80 hours | Minimum passing score: 80% The learning outcomes and skills acquired can be recognized as modules in subsequent educational courses, with a recommendation for recognition at EQF levels 5 and 6 for their designated ECTS credits.
Additional information: Learning outcomes can be found on each Landing Page. Full review reports can be found on the FIBAA website: here
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Higher Education Institutions within the European Higher Education Area are obligated to recognize prior learning and non-formal learning experience, accepting up to a certain amount from non-university modules, provided there are no major differences in learning outcomes. Specific acceptance and applicability may vary by institution. For further information,visit www.fibaa.org.