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Free access to the complete EASEC resource library — framework documentation, implementation guides, technical evidence, credential samples, and institutional adoption materials. Organised by vertical and category. No registration required to download.

EASEC Competency Framework and Certification Levels 2026
The institutional reference document defining EASEC's 32 certifiable competencies across 5 proficiency levels, fully aligned with EQF, ESCO, WEF Future of Jobs and the Tuning Project. It provides descriptors by competency and level, and serves as the technical backbone for all EASEC evaluation, certification and programme accreditation processes worldwide.
This institutional document defines EASEC's 32 certifiable competencies, their descriptors by proficiency level and the five-level certification structure aligned with EQF, ESCO, WEF and Tuning. The essential technical reference for educational institutions and organisations integrating the EASEC model.
Este documento institucional define las 32 competencias certificables de EASEC, sus descriptores por nivel de dominio y la estructura de los cinco niveles de certificación alineados con EQF, ESCO, WEF y Tuning. Referencia técnica esencial para instituciones educativas y organizaciones que integran el modelo EASEC.

Future Skills Implementation Guide
Practical guide for secondary school teachers to integrate 5 core future competencies into daily classroom practice, aligned with EQF levels and the EASEC certification framework.
Fill in the form to download the Future Skills Implementation Guide for secondary school teachers.
Completa el formulario para acceder a la guía de implementación de competencias del futuro para docentes de educación secundaria.

Transversal Skills in Secondary Education: Evidence, Impact and Certification
Evidence from OECD, UNESCO, WEF, EU and IDB on why certifying transversal skills in secondary education (ages 12–18) is a strategic institutional decision — and how EASEC for Schools makes it verifiable.
This study brings together evidence from OECD, UNESCO, WEF, EU and IDB to document the real impact of certifying transversal skills in secondary education. Aimed at school leaders and decision-makers — no promotional content, only data, verifiable sources and strategic arguments.
The downloadable resource will be available shortly. In the meantime, please feel free to access the Spanish version.Este estudio reúne evidencia de la OCDE, UNESCO, WEF, UE y BID para documentar el impacto real de certificar habilidades transversales en la educación secundaria. Dirigido a directivos y tomadores de decisión, no tiene carácter publicitario: solo datos, fuentes verificables y argumentos estratégicos.

Psychometric Assessment of Competencies: Validity, Evidence and Certification Standards
A study of 3.2 million people across 64 countries highlights the limitations of 360-degree assessments and presents the EASEC psychometric model as a more reliable method for evaluating soft skills.
This technical study presents the scientific foundations of soft skills assessment, the limits of 360° evaluation models and the empirical evidence behind EASEC's psychometric model — based on data from over 3.2 million people evaluated across 64 countries. Download it if you work in assessment, quality assurance or certification instrument design.
The downloadable resource will be available shortly. In the meantime, please feel free to access the Spanish version.Este estudio técnico presenta los fundamentos científicos de la evaluación de competencias blandas, los límites del modelo 360° y la evidencia empírica del modelo psicométrico de EASEC, basado en más de 3,2 millones de personas evaluadas en 64 países. Descárgalo si trabajas en evaluación, calidad o diseño de instrumentos de certificación.

Accredit to Lead: The Evidence Your Institution Needs
An evidence-based analysis for academic and institutional authorities that answers a direct question: what real and measurable impact does accrediting programmes under international transversal competency and employability standards have? Drawing on data from WEF, OECD, European Commission, McKinsey, MIT, LinkedIn and others, the report addresses accreditation, reputation, enrolment, employability and employer perception — without opinions, only verifiable data.
This report compiles systematic evidence from the world's most credible international organisations to answer one direct question: what real impact does accrediting programmes under international competency and employability standards have? Download it and build your own conclusion, data point by data point.
The downloadable resource will be available shortly. In the meantime, please feel free to access the Spanish version.Este informe reúne evidencia sistemática de los organismos internacionales más relevantes para responder una pregunta directa: ¿qué impacto real tiene acreditar los programas de una institución bajo estándares internacionales de competencias y empleabilidad? Descárgalo y construye tu propia conclusión, dato a dato.

Certified Soft Skills: The Answer
An institutional research report — 2026 edition — that argues why certifying soft skills through internationally aligned frameworks (ESCO, EQF, Tuning, WEF) and issuing them as verifiable digital credentials in Europass and Open Badge 3.0 is the most structurally effective response to technological displacement. Based on pilot studies with over 12,500 certified individuals across Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
This institutional research report argues why certifying soft skills against international frameworks — ESCO, EQF, Tuning and WEF — and issuing them as verifiable digital credentials is the most effective response to technological displacement. Download it to access the data, pilot studies and implementation recommendations.
The downloadable resource will be available shortly. In the meantime, please feel free to access the Spanish version.Este informe de investigación institucional argumenta por qué la certificación de soft skills con marcos internacionales —ESCO, EQF, Tuning y WEF— y su emisión en credenciales digitales verificables es la respuesta más efectiva al desplazamiento tecnológico. Descárgalo y accede a los datos, estudios piloto y recomendaciones de implementación.

Future Skills Implementation Guide
Practical guide for secondary school teachers to integrate 5 core future competencies into daily classroom practice, aligned with EQF levels and the EASEC certification framework.
Completa el formulario para acceder a la guía de implementación de competencias del futuro para docentes de educación secundaria.
Fill in the form to download the Future Skills Implementation Guide for secondary school teachers.

Discover Who You Are
Institutional proposal for secondary schools covering three independent solutions: program accreditation aligned with ESCO, EQF and WEF; psychometrically validated student certification with Europass and Open Badges credentials; and Ikigai-based vocational guidance.
Completá el formulario para acceder a la propuesta institucional completa de EASEC for Schools.
Fill in the form to download the full EASEC for Schools institutional proposal.

My Competencies Notebook
Personal workbook for secondary school students (ages 12–18) to self-assess, reflect on and document growth across 5 core future competencies throughout the semester, building their own evidence portfolio.
Completa el formulario para acceder al cuaderno de competencias para estudiantes de educación secundaria.
Fill in the form to download the Student Competency Notebook for secondary school learners.

Practical Teacher Guide
Daily classroom toolkit for secondary school teachers to integrate future competencies into existing lessons — with activating questions, observation sheets, a 30-day starter plan and teacher self-assessment.
Fill in the form to download the Practical Teacher Guide with ready-to-use classroom tools.
Completa el formulario para acceder a la guía práctica docente con herramientas concretas para el aula.

The Case for Institutional Adoption
Strategic document for school principals and directors presenting the evidence, certification framework and implementation roadmap for integrating future competencies into secondary education through EASEC for Schools.
Completa el formulario para acceder al documento estratégico para directivos sobre la adopción institucional de EASEC for Schools.
Fill in the form to download the strategic case for school leaders on adopting EASEC for Schools.

Transversal Skills in Secondary Education: Evidence, Impact and Certification
Evidence from OECD, UNESCO, WEF, EU and IDB on why certifying transversal skills in secondary education (ages 12–18) is a strategic institutional decision — and how EASEC for Schools makes it verifiable.
Este estudio reúne evidencia de la OCDE, UNESCO, WEF, UE y BID para documentar el impacto real de certificar habilidades transversales en la educación secundaria. Dirigido a directivos y tomadores de decisión, no tiene carácter publicitario: solo datos, fuentes verificables y argumentos estratégicos.
This study brings together evidence from OECD, UNESCO, WEF, EU and IDB to document the real impact of certifying transversal skills in secondary education. Aimed at school leaders and decision-makers — no promotional content, only data, verifiable sources and strategic arguments.

EASEC Competency Framework and Certification Levels 2026
The institutional reference document defining EASEC's 32 certifiable competencies across 5 proficiency levels, fully aligned with EQF, ESCO, WEF Future of Jobs and the Tuning Project. It provides descriptors by competency and level, and serves as the technical backbone for all EASEC evaluation, certification and programme accreditation processes worldwide.
Este documento institucional define las 32 competencias certificables de EASEC, sus descriptores por nivel de dominio y la estructura de los cinco niveles de certificación alineados con EQF, ESCO, WEF y Tuning. Referencia técnica esencial para instituciones educativas y organizaciones que integran el modelo EASEC.
This institutional document defines EASEC's 32 certifiable competencies, their descriptors by proficiency level and the five-level certification structure aligned with EQF, ESCO, WEF and Tuning. The essential technical reference for educational institutions and organisations integrating the EASEC model.

Psychometric Assessment of Competencies: Validity, Evidence and Certification Standards
A technical institutional study presenting the scientific foundations of soft skills assessment based on data from over 3.2 million people evaluated across 64 countries. It examines the limits of hetero-reported evaluation models (360°), demonstrates why they explain 53–62% of their variance from the evaluator's own idiosyncrasies, and presents the EASEC psychometric model as a methodologically rigorous alternative — with Cronbach's alpha reliability of 0.87–0.96 across all 32 competencies.
Este estudio técnico presenta los fundamentos científicos de la evaluación de competencias blandas, los límites del modelo 360° y la evidencia empírica del modelo psicométrico de EASEC, basado en más de 3,2 millones de personas evaluadas en 64 países. Descárgalo si trabajas en evaluación, calidad o diseño de instrumentos de certificación.
This technical study presents the scientific foundations of soft skills assessment, the limits of 360° evaluation models and the empirical evidence behind EASEC's psychometric model — based on data from over 3.2 million people evaluated across 64 countries. Download it if you work in assessment, quality assurance or certification instrument design.

Accredit to Lead: The Evidence Your Institution Needs
An evidence-based analysis for academic and institutional authorities that answers a direct question: what real and measurable impact does accrediting programmes under international transversal competency and employability standards have? Drawing on data from WEF, OECD, European Commission, McKinsey, MIT, LinkedIn and others, the report addresses accreditation, reputation, enrolment, employability and employer perception — without opinions, only verifiable data.
Este informe reúne evidencia sistemática de los organismos internacionales más relevantes para responder una pregunta directa: ¿qué impacto real tiene acreditar los programas de una institución bajo estándares internacionales de competencias y empleabilidad? Descárgalo y construye tu propia conclusión, dato a dato.
This report compiles systematic evidence from the world's most credible international organisations to answer one direct question: what real impact does accrediting programmes under international competency and employability standards have? Download it and build your own conclusion, data point by data point.

Programme Accreditation Guide
A complete step-by-step guide to accrediting academic and training programmes under the EASEC standard. Covers the 8-step process, the four international evaluation frameworks (ESCO, EQF, WEF and Tuning), eligible programme types, required documentation, mutual commitments and renewal conditions. Designed for higher education institutions and professional training centres worldwide.
Esta guía explica paso a paso cómo acreditar un programa académico o formativo bajo el estándar EASEC, con base en los marcos internacionales ESCO, EQF, WEF y Tuning. Descárgala para conocer el proceso completo, la documentación requerida, las tarifas y los compromisos de ambas partes.
This guide explains step by step how to accredit an academic or training programme under the EASEC standard, based on the ESCO, EQF, WEF and Tuning international frameworks. Download it to explore the full process, required documentation, pricing and mutual commitments.

Certified Soft Skills: The Answer
An institutional research report — 2026 edition — that argues why certifying soft skills through internationally aligned frameworks (ESCO, EQF, Tuning, WEF) and issuing them as verifiable digital credentials in Europass and Open Badge 3.0 is the most structurally effective response to technological displacement. Based on pilot studies with over 12,500 certified individuals across Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
Este informe de investigación institucional argumenta por qué la certificación de soft skills con marcos internacionales —ESCO, EQF, Tuning y WEF— y su emisión en credenciales digitales verificables es la respuesta más efectiva al desplazamiento tecnológico. Descárgalo y accede a los datos, estudios piloto y recomendaciones de implementación.
This institutional research report argues why certifying soft skills against international frameworks — ESCO, EQF, Tuning and WEF — and issuing them as verifiable digital credentials is the most effective response to technological displacement. Download it to access the data, pilot studies and implementation recommendations.

Soft Skills & Employability
Annual global research report on the influence of transversal skills certification and verifiable credentials on real employability in higher and technical education, with regional analysis across Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
Completá el formulario para acceder al informe anual de EASEC sobre competencias transversales y empleabilidad real.
Fill in the form to download EASEC's annual report on soft skills certification and real employability.

Lasting Skills in the Age of AI
A global study — 2026 edition — that compiles evidence from WEF, McKinsey, OECD, LinkedIn, Deloitte, IBM and PwC to argue why diagnosing, developing and certifying soft skills is the most urgent decision organizations can make today. Covers the real cost of inaction, the competitive advantage of early movers, and the role of international certification standards in talent strategy.
Este estudio global reúne evidencia de WEF, McKinsey, OECD, LinkedIn, Deloitte, IBM y PwC para responder por qué diagnosticar, desarrollar y certificar las habilidades duraderas es la decisión más urgente que puede tomar una organización hoy. Descárgalo y accede a datos, gráficos y un marco de acción concreto.
This global study compiles evidence from WEF, McKinsey, OECD, LinkedIn, Deloitte, IBM and PwC to explain why diagnosing, developing and certifying lasting skills is the most urgent decision organizations can make today. Download it to access data, charts and a concrete action framework.

Enduring Skills, Verifiable Credentials and Employability
Joint study by EASEC and LinkedIn comparing generic digital badges with structured certifications aligned to ESCO, EQF and WEF. Based on LinkedIn platform data and international evidence across 12 countries, it analyzes how verifiable credentials impact real employability through visibility, trust and comparability.
Completá el formulario para acceder al estudio conjunto EASEC + LinkedIn sobre credenciales verificables y empleabilidad real.
Fill in the form to download the EASEC + LinkedIn joint study on verifiable credentials and real employability.

Skills Talks — Global Conversations by EASEC
Skills Talks is a series of twenty-minute editorial conversations driven by EASEC in which academics, institutional leaders and experts explore how competencies are developed, measured and recognised across education and the world of work. The 2026 edition invites senior voices from universities, organisations and public-policy ecosystems to share their experience with a global audience across six thematic axes aligned with ESCO, EQF and WEF frameworks.
Skills Talks es la serie de conversaciones globales de EASEC en la que líderes académicos, expertos en empleabilidad y responsables de talento debaten el futuro de las competencias. Descarga el brochure de la edición 2026 y descubre cómo participar.
Skills Talks is EASEC's global conversation series bringing together academic leaders, employability experts and talent professionals to debate the future of competencies. Download the 2026 edition brochure and find out how to take part.

EASEC Awards 2026 — First Edition
The EASEC Awards are an international recognition initiative that assesses and honors institutions, programs and professionals with measurable impact on transversal skills development and employability. Open to any country, evaluated by an international panel against public criteria aligned with ESCO and EQF, with 10 categories and a ceremony on January 26 in Valencia, Spain.
Los EASEC Awards son el primer reconocimiento internacional basado en evidencia para instituciones y profesionales que están transformando el desarrollo de competencias y la empleabilidad. Descarga la presentación oficial de la edición 2026 y descubre las categorías, criterios y fechas clave.
The EASEC Awards are the first evidence-based international recognition for institutions and professionals transforming skills development and employability. Download the official 2026 edition presentation and discover the categories, evaluation criteria and key dates.

EASEC Brand Guidelines 2025
The official manual for the identity and institutional application of the EASEC brand. It covers the authorized color palette, typefaces, logo variants by institutional category (Certification Centre, Accredited Programme, Official Partner), permitted and prohibited uses, communication protocols, quality assurance procedures, and trademark termination regulations. A mandatory reference for all institutions and partners operating under the EASEC standard.
Este documento recoge las directrices oficiales para el uso de la identidad visual de EASEC. Incluye paleta de colores, tipografías, variantes del logotipo por categoría institucional, usos permitidos y prohibidos, protocolos de comunicación y normas de calidad. Descárgalo si formas parte de la red institucional de EASEC.
This document contains the official guidelines for the use of EASEC's visual identity. It includes the color palette, typefaces, logo variants by institutional category, permitted and prohibited uses, communication protocols and quality assurance regulations. Download it if you are part of the EASEC institutional network.
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Ask a questionOverview materials, implementation guides, technical documentation, evidence reviews, credential samples, institutional agreements and brand guidelines — all organised by vertical (Schools, Higher Education, Work) and by category for efficient navigation.
Each document specifies its intended audience in the description. Overview materials are designed for institutional leaders and academic committees. Implementation guides are for coordinators and operational teams. Technical documentation is for quality assurance, procurement and legal reviewers.
No. All documents in the Official Library are freely accessible without registration, login or any form of data submission. Download directly from the library page.
Yes. Every credential issued through EASEC is permanently verifiable at cert.easec.eu/certificates/verify — using the unique code or QR embedded in the credential. No account required. No cost. The record is never deleted.
Start with the Overview Materials for your vertical — a deck or one-pager designed for institutional leadership. Then review the Technical Documentation if your evaluation requires methodological or legal evidence. If you are ready to discuss implementation, request an institutional demo directly.
Selected resources are available in Spanish and Portuguese. The full library will be progressively translated across all seven EASEC languages — English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German and Catalan. Language availability is indicated on each document card.
Yes. All Official Library resources are provided for institutional evaluation purposes and may be shared internally within your institution without restriction. For external distribution or publication, please contact info@easec.eu.
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