The Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (IPVC) has announced the launch of seven new micro-credentials in Blue Economy, focused on training professionals for a growing sector. The courses are offered on an after-work and b-learning basis, covering strategic areas of the sustainable blue economy. The aquaculture and blue biotechnology module will be taught by B2E CoLAB.

The first course, dedicated to the Law of the Sea, starts in February, followed by the course on Spatial Planning in March. In April, the micro-credential in Sustainable Development begins, while the course on Sustainable Blue Tourism runs from April to May. The course on Ocean Renewable Energy begins in May, followed by training in Aquaculture and Blue Biotechnology, which runs from May to June and is taught by B2E CoLAB. The last micro-credential, dedicated to Business Models, starts in June.

Certified training for new challenges

Microcredentials are short, certified courses designed to meet the demands of the labor market. Focusing on rapid skills acquisition, these courses offer practical knowledge about the challenges and opportunities of the blue economy.

The sector has experienced significant growth, accompanied by an increasing demand for qualified professionals. Companies and institutions are investing in innovation and sustainability, creating new job opportunities in different areas related to the sea.

According to the report “Empregos para jovens na Economia Azul”, published by the Blue Generation project, the European Blue Economy currently employs around 5.4 million people, with the ambition of doubling this number by 2030.

Applications now available

Applications for micro-credentials are now open and can be submitted through the IPVC portal. Places are limited.