Austria - learning outcome-oriented curricula for adult educators

The Austrian academy of continuing education (Weiterbildungsakademie, WBA) validates and recognises formally, non-formally and informally acquired competences of adult educators and awards two-stage degrees against set standards: a WBA certificate and, for certificate holders, a WBA diploma. WBA aims to professionalise adult education in Austria without offering continuing education and training itself. It acknowledges prior learning results and offers guidance on the acquisition of missing skills. In May 2015 WBA registered its 2000th application since its foundation in 2007. More...