Eligibility

This category is open to professionals only (educators, innovators and researchers both local and international from all learning institutions, corporate training agencies and related industries)

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Micro-credential Competition Guidelines ‍

1. All participants are required to register through the Festival Management System (FMS System) online platform for iLRF2026.

2. The project can be developed either in English or Bahasa Melayu.  

3. Participants may join as an individual or in a group (maximum of five (5) members per group).

4. Participants are allowed to submit more than one entry. Each entry must be of a different project.  

5. Participants are required to complete registration and make the registration fee payment for each submission before proceeding with the full project submission.

6. The organiser reserves the right to reject any incomplete submissions. The incomplete submission will be informed via the FMS system.

7. Accepted submissions evaluated by the judges will receive a Certificate and a Medal.

8. The medal will be sent out after the iLRF2026 event concludes. All communication will occur via registered email in the FMS system.

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Project Requirements‍

Projects must leverage technology to design, deliver, or assess micro-credential programs. Eligible innovations may include, but are not limited to:

1. Micro-credential Programs: Short, focused online courses that develop specific skills or competencies in any field or discipline. Can be stackable or stand-alone.

2. Assessment and Verification Tools: Innovative solutions that evaluate learner competency, track progress, or certify completion.

3. Digital Badge or Certification Solutions: Platforms or systems that issue verifiable digital badges or certificates to recognise learner achievements.

4. Flexible Learning Solutions: Platforms or systems that enable learners to access content anytime and anywhere through user-friendly interfaces that support self-paced learning.

5. Other Technology-Enhanced Micro-credential Innovations: Any novel solution that supports skill-based learning, digital recognition, or competency tracking in line with current trends in digital education.

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Materials to Submit:

All entries must submit the following two (2) items:

1. e-Poster Submission ‍
   
2. Video Presentation

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1. e-Poster Submission

• The e-poster must be uploaded to the iLRF2026 FMS System.

• Specifications:
  
  • Size: A1
  • Format: PDF
  • Orientation: Portrait

• Content Requirements:
  
  • Title, Name, and Affiliation
  • Background / Rationale of the Micro-credential Programme
  • Learning Outcomes / Competencies Addressed
  • Innovativeness
  • Practicality and Usefulness
  • Impact on Learning
  • QR code to project/product/course link (If access available)
  • Team Photo

• The poster template is available for download here

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2. Video Presentation (Maximum 5 Minutes)

• The video presentation must be uploaded to YouTube and set to public or unlisted visibility.

• The presentation should address the following key aspects:
  
  • Impact on Learners/Users: How does your project enhance learning, skill development, or professional growth?
  • Innovation: What is unique or creative about your project? Which technologies or instructional strategies are used?
  • Scalability: Can the project be expanded or adapted for broader implementation?
  • Portability: How easily can your programme be accessed across different platforms or learning environments?
  • Resource and Cost Efficiency: What resources are required, and how cost-effective is the project?
  • Sustainability: How will your micro-credential be maintained or updated over time?
  • Achievements (if any): Any awards, recognitions, or pilot/test results?

1. Any cancellation of registration must be made in writing to the Secretariat of IMU International Learning Resources Festival 2026 (iLRF2026).

2. There will be a full refund of the registration fee for cancellation made by 11 May 2026.

3. There will be a 50% refund of the registration fee for cancellation made before 11 June 2026.

4. There will be no refund of the registration fee for cancellation made on 12 June 2026 and thereafter.

5. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or change the topic or trainer of the workshop if for whatever reasons beyond its control, the workshop cannot be held as scheduled, or the topics need to be altered.