The development of ECVET in Europe, 2011

This working paper focuses on strategies for implementing the European credit system for vocational education and training (ECVET) in Member States of the European Union, two countries of the European Economic Area (Liechtenstein and Norway) and two candidate countries (former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey). The paper is based on analysis of policy and research documents and on the results of 45 interviews carried out between May and September 2011. It is part of Cedefop’s monitoring of ECVET developments and provides the basis for future peer learning and networking activities. It will be regularly updated to include different initiatives and to meet the European deadlines for evaluating the implementation of ECVET in Europe.