Join an interactive introduction to the most important aspects of the field of evaluation and recognition of foreign credentials for newcomers.
If you are a newcomer to the field of credential evaluation and recognition, this course will introduce key aspects of the field such as requirements regarding the application file, the criteria and procedures used as advocated by the Lisbon Recognition Convention; where you can find accurate, up-to-date information about other education systems; the importance of accreditation, ways to combat fraud and how to develop a step-by-step coherent evaluation methodology.
Led by experienced trainers Marijke Blom-Westrik and Kristina Sutkutė, the course is specially designed to provide you with the tools to build a coherent credential evaluation methodology at your institution. This course comprises six hours of face-to-face learning and approximately two hours of self-guided study to be completed before the final learning session.
As a participant, you will benefit from a hands-on approach, the use of cases from daily practice, a chance to share information and experiences with your peers, and the extensive knowledge and expertise of the presenters. During the course theory will alternate with practice and the training will be interactive using polls and breakout rooms for case discussions.
Learn more about applying the principles of the Lisbon Recognition Convention
Come away with valuable tools and useful information resources
Become aware of the importance of accreditation
Become aware of the problem of the submission of fraudulent documents and how to combat fraud
Use a coherent credential evaluation methodology based on good practices
Work with actual cases to apply good practice and sharpen your instincts
This beginner's course will help all university staff responsible for evaluating foreign credentials (for access to bachelor, master or doctorate programs), as well as study abroad advisers and recruitment officers, approach the issue of credential evaluation and recognition with confidence. Much of the focus during the course will be on hands-on learning and some preparatory reading will be requested in advance.
Senior credential evaluator, Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR)
EAIE member: €95
Non-member: €175
21 Oct: 14:00–17:30 CEST
23 Oct: 14:00–17:00 CEST
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Senior Credential Evaluator, Nuffic
Marijke Blom-Westrik is Senior Credential Evaluator at Nuffic. Marijke has over 14 years of experience in the field of international recognition. Her main responsibilities at Nuffic include the design and provision of training courses in the field of credential evaluation, international recognition, and the Chinese educational system as well as the evaluation of foreign credentials. Marijke has acted as trainer and speaker for several sessions and workshops, including those offered by the EAIE and Nuffic. Marijke obtained a Master’s degree in Chinese language and culture from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands and is an expert in the Chinese educational system.
Senior credential evaluator, Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR)
Cecilia George has been working with recognition of foreign qualifications for over 20 years, including 15 years at the European Network of Information Centres (ENIC-NARIC) Sweden. Cecilia's fields of expertise are recognition methodology, support to higher education institutions and automatic recognition, as well as the systems of education in Anglophone Africa and Northwestern Europe. She has been involved in working groups in the Bologna process on Lisbon Recognition Convention implementation and Automatic recognition and was elected member of the NARIC Advisory Board 2019-2023. Cecilia has been a speaker at Taicep conferences and at different national and international occasions. She has been active within the EAIE Admission and Recognition stream as a speaker at conferences and trainer at workshops and the EAIE Academy.