A systematic review of the opportunities and challenges of micro-credentials for multiple stakeholders: learners, employers, higher education institutions and government

Table 1 Summary view of the opportunities offered by micro-credentials for learners

Opportunities		N	Percentage (%)
LO1	Student centred learning / Increase Motivation	38	63
LO2	Increase flexibility for learning	36	60
LO3	Promote lifelong learning / Upskilling / Evidence of Skills	34	57
LO4	Increase employability	30	50
LO5	Develop 21st Century transversal skills	23	38
LO6	Increase access and pathways to formal education (cost)	13	22