Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge
Recognising Lifelong Learning. Enhancing Employability.
The Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge highlights and validates the professional and transversal skills students gain through virtual learning and mobility within Ulysseus, supporting European priorities for skills, employability, and lifelong learning.
The Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge:
- Is a personal, verifiable digital credential uniquely linked to the learner and cannot be transferred.
- Recognises verified virtual learning achievements.
- Highlights professional and intercultural competencies.
- Strengthens students’ employability profiles.
- Can be displayed on professional platforms such as LinkedIn.
Virtual Learner Badge Courses
The Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge is awarded upon successful completion of the following three online courses.
Course 1. Introduction to Ulysseus
This online course enables students to:
- Understand the Ulysseus European University Alliance, its partner institutions, and mission
- Explore mobility opportunities (virtual, physical, and blended)
- Recognise the academic, personal, and professional benefits of mobility
- Receive practical guidance on application processes, funding options, and preparation
By the end of the course, students are equipped to take their first step toward an international Ulysseus experience.
Self-paced online course that can be completed in approximately 45 minutes.
Course 2. Intercultural Awareness and Sensitivity
This online course enables students to:
- Identify and explain key concepts related to culture and intercultural awareness
- Reflect on their own cultural background and identity
- Apply intercultural competencies for personal and professional development
By the end of the course, students are better prepared to navigate diverse cultural contexts and engage effectively in international and multicultural environments.
Self-paced online course that can be completed in approximately 27 hours (equivalent to 1 ECTS; please consult your study department to confirm whether it can be recognised).
Course 3. From Good Intentions to Smart Decisions
This online course enables students to:
- Set clear and achievable personal and professional goals
- Turn intentions into concrete, actionable outcomes
- Develop effective decision-making, planning, and self-management skills
By the end of the course, students are better equipped to make informed choices, translate goals into action, and manage their personal and academic development more effectively.
Self-paced online course that can be completed in approximately 45 minutes.
Please note: The online overview ”course” Start Your Journey: Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge tracks your progress across all three courses. It is therefore essential to enroll in this course to ensure your progress is recorded and that you are eligible to receive the badge.
Interested in earning the Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge?
Please follow these steps to earn the Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge:
- Self-enrol in the overview course
Start Your Journey here with the Ulysseus Virtual International Learner Badge - Complete all three online courses (linked within the overview course):
– Introduction to Ulysseus: Your Gateway to International Opportunities
– Intercultural Awareness and Sensitivity
– From Good Intentions to Smart Decisions – How to Turn Your New Year’s Resolutions into Action - Finish all required tasks and exercises in all three courses.
- Once all requirements are completed, the badge will be awarded.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ulysseus Virtual Mobility Badge offers a clear and trusted way to showcase the skills and learning outcomes you gain through virtual Ulysseus programmes. Issued digitally and backed by the Ulysseus partner universities, these badges provide portable recognition that supports your academic and professional journey. Whether you want to enhance your CV, strengthen your online profile, or share verified achievements with employers, this section explains everything you need to know—from how badges work to why they matter.
Click below to learn more about the Frequently Asked Questions about The Ulysseus Virtual Mobility Badge.
The Ulysseus Virtual Mobility Badge is a verified digital credential that recognises specific learning achievements and skills gained through virtual Ulysseus programmes, including online courses without ECTS. It provides transparent and portable recognition of competences.
The badge is not a static image or document. It is a verified digital credential embedded with metadata that permanently records the issuer, the recipient, the date of issue, and the specific criteria against which the badge was awarded.
This means the badge is uniquely and irrevocably linked to you as an individual. It cannot be transferred, reassigned, or claimed by anyone other than the person to whom it was originally issued. Any attempt to share or present this badge as belonging to another individual will be detectable, as the embedded data will not match the claiming party’s identity.
Your badge link can be shared digitally and verified instantly by any employer, institution, or platform that supports open badge standards.
Badges are issued digitally via an open badge system. Each badge contains embedded metadata confirming:
- Issuing institution
- Learning outcomes achieved
- Criteria for award
- Date of issuance
The badge is issued within the framework of the Ulysseus European University Alliance and aligns with European approaches to micro-credentials and digital recognition practices.
You can:
- Add it to LinkedIn and other professional platforms
- Include it in your CV or digital portfolio
- Store it securely in your Europass wallet
- Share it with employers or academic institutions
No. The badge complements formal qualifications by highlighting specific transversal and professional skills acquired through Ulysseus learning experiences.
No. The badge is part of the Ulysseus Mobility Badge initiative and incentivises online learning and participation in virtual learning and mobility activities.
Students (and eligible participants) who complete the required online courses under the Ulysseus framework.
Ulysseus Virtual Mobility Badge:
- Supports the recognition of online courses with and without ECTS credits
- Promotes lifelong learning across European university alliances
- Increases transparency of skills
- Strengthens employability