Online Course

Digital Credentials and the Mutual Recognition of Professional Services

The APEC Digital Credential and Mutual Recognition of Professional Services Online Course is designed to assist participants in building the capabilities and capacity to drive the acceleration of mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) within and between economies; and to develop digital platforms that support more efficient mutual recognition practices.

Course Purpose

The course aims to provide participants with the knowledge to:

  1. Explain the benefits of mutual recognition of credentials obtained in other economies
  2. Identify the steps needed to develop and implement mutual recognition of credentials
  3. Explain the benefits of using the digital environment to support mutual recognition of credentials
  4. Identify if, where, and how digitisation can be used to support mutual recognition processes
  5. Identify steps that can be taken within your own economy to support the use and digitisation of mutual recognition agreements
  6. Network with a broad range of other interested government and industry organisation officials involved in the development and implementation of mutual recognition agreements

Course Format

The online course requires the completion of three learning modules. These modules can be completed at your own pace. It usually takes approximately four to six hours to complete the online course.

Participants will be presented with a certificate of completion after completing the course.

Registering

The course is available to complete for all participants who wish to register. Once you have submitted your details in the registration form, please wait 1-2 business days for access to the course to be given. You will be sent an email notification once you are enrolled in the course. Click the button on the upper right of your screen to be taken to the registration form.

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Questions

If you have any issues accessing the course, please contact info@apec.org.au

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Learn more about MRAs in APEC and the Australian APEC Study Centre.

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The Australian APEC Study Centre (AASC) at RMIT University is a regional centre for excellence in APEC-related trade and development issues and policy. The AASC’s goal is to promote international cooperation and economic prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2009, the AASC has worked within RMIT University to deliver global engagement, collaboration, and capacity building activities with positive and sustainable economic, social and educational outcomes.

APEC is the premier Asia-Pacific economic forum. APEC’s primary goal is to support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. APEC is united in its drive to build a dynamic and harmonious Asia-Pacific community by championing free and open trade and investment, promoting and accelerating regional economic integration, encouraging economic and technical cooperation, enhancing human security, and facilitating a favourable and sustainable business environment.

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