Open for application Micro-Credential (ECTS-bearing)

TEST – Digital Inclusion in Practice (sample course)

TEST course: a blended micro-credential on accessible and inclusive digital services (5 ECTS).

  • SVK · Lithuania
  • Blended
  • A month or less
  • 5 ECTS
  • English
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TEST – Digital Inclusion in Practice (sample course)
Application deadline 15 December 2026 49 days left

About this course

This is a TEST course created to preview how all course fields are displayed on the NEOLAiA Gateway. It is not a real offer.

The micro-credential “Digital Inclusion in Practice” introduces participants to the design of accessible and inclusive digital services. Through an online preparation phase and an intensive on-site week, participants work in international teams on real cases provided by public institutions and companies from the NEOLAiA regions.

Structure

  • Online part: 1 February – 5 March 2027 (weekly webinars and team work)
  • On-site part: 15–19 March 2027 at the host university
  • Final presentation and assessment: 26 March 2027 (online)

Participants who successfully complete the course receive 5 ECTS and a micro-credential certificate.

Key facts

University
SVK · Lithuania
Partner universities
Test Partner University A, Test Partner University B
BIP coordinator
Test Coordinator, Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences (SVK)
Academic year
2026/2027
Study level
Open to all levels
Credits
5 ECTS
Language of instruction
English
Field of study (ISCED)
0613 Software and applications development and analysis
Mobility format
Blended
Duration
A month or less
Course period
1 February – 26 March 2027
Study pace
Part-time (approx. 10 h/week), full-time during the on-site week
International participants
30 · Students, Staff

Programme structure

Virtual component

1 February – 5 March 2027; final presentation 26 March 2027

In-person component

15–19 March 2027 (5 days), Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences, Šiauliai, Lithuania

Description of the virtual component

Weekly live webinars (90 min) and guided team work on a shared online platform to prepare the on-site week.

Methods and outputs

Case-based team work, accessibility audits, user testing. Output: an inclusive service prototype and a short report.

Key dates

  1. Nomination deadline In 35 days
  2. Application deadline In 49 days
  3. Confirmation / acceptance deadline In 75 days

What you will learn

  • Explain the principles of digital accessibility and inclusive design
  • Evaluate a digital service against WCAG accessibility criteria
  • Design an inclusive prototype together with an international team
  • Present and defend a solution to stakeholders

Who is this course for?

  • Bachelor and master students of all disciplines
  • University teachers and staff
  • Working professionals interested in digital inclusion

Requirements

  • Good command of English (B2)
  • Enrolled student or staff member of a NEOLAiA university
  • Laptop with internet access for the online part

Documents & further information

PDF Syllabus (test PDF) PDF document · 20.1 KB Official course page Entry requirements, application details and syllabus