European Competence Standards for the Academic Training of Career Practitioners

The objective of the European Competence Standards for the Academic Training of Career Practitioners (ECS) is to create a common reference framework, which promotes excellence and quality development in the academic training and certification of career practitioners within the European Higher Education Area. As a translation device, they shall also improve the transparency, comparability and validity of relevant qualifications awarded in the different European countries. The implementation of the ECS will promote the continuous professional development of career practitioners, increase the recognition of their competences both nationally and internationally, and support the quality assurance of training, further education and certification related to career guidance and counselling (CGC). Learn more about these standards through this link.