Ecoprise Designer

Ecoprise Designer

The Ecoprise Designer certification validates competences in Ecovillage Design Education for entrepreneurial purposes, combining digital, green, resilience and entrepreneurial skills.

It prepares learners to develop sustainable initiatives, strengthen communities and apply innovative approaches to environmental, social and economic challenges.

About the Job Profile

Ecovillage Design Education for Entrepreneurial Purposes

The competence profile brings together sustainability, digitalisation, resilience and entrepreneurship to support the development of sustainable and regenerative initiatives.

Learners develop the skills needed to use digital tools, address environmental challenges, design social, cultural and educational activities and create sustainable entrepreneurial solutions.

The competence profile is built around four main areas: digital skills, green skills, resilience skills and entrepreneurial skills.

Key Competence Areas

Digital Skills
Develop digital competences for content creation, data protection, digital tools, cooperation, networking and community building.

Green Skills
Build knowledge and practical competences related to renewable energy, recycling and upcycling, sustainability education, sustainable management and the restoration of natural ecosystems.

Resilience Skills
Develop systems thinking, critical and creative problem-solving, communication, conflict resolution, self-management, adaptability, social inclusion and community engagement.

Entrepreneurial Skills
Develop competences in entrepreneurship and innovation, business development, financial knowledge, marketing, networking, sustainable thinking and risk and crisis management.

Practical Application
Apply the acquired knowledge and skills through practical activities, including permaculture and sustainable agricultural skills.

What to Expect from the Certification

The certification combines structured learning, online multiple-choice examinations and practical assessment. Learners progress through the respective learning modules before demonstrating both theoretical knowledge and practical competence.

1. Complete the Learning Modules

Successfully work through the respective learning modules in the MOOC environment. Completion of the relevant learning modules is required for admission to the examination.

2. Take the Online Exams

Complete the online multiple-choice examinations for Modules 1–4. The introductory module and the practical module do not include a multiple-choice examination.

3. Pass the Theoretical Assessment

Achieve at least 70% in each module. All theoretical modules must be successfully completed to fulfil the requirements for the full certificate.

4. Complete the Practical Assessment

After successfully completing Modules 1–4 and receiving the corresponding ECQA Module Certificates, continue with the practical component in Module 5.

The practical assessment includes four case-study project works that are graded according to defined evaluation criteria.

5. Become ECQA Certified

Successfully complete all required theoretical modules and receive a positive assessment for the practical tasks to qualify for the full ECQA Certificate.

Exam

Online Multiple-Choice Exams
The theoretical assessment is conducted online through multiple-choice examinations for Modules 1–4.

 

250+ Question Pool
The examination questions are randomly generated from a pool of more than 250 questions covering the four theoretical subject areas.

 

4 Questions per Sub-Unit
Each module examination includes four questions per sub-unit. The total number of questions therefore depends on the number of sub-units within the respective module.

 

Up to 60 Minutes
The maximum duration of the written examination is 60 minutes per module. Learners can take up to three module examinations at once.

 

70% Passing Score
At least 70% of the total score must be achieved in each module. All modules must be passed to qualify for the full certificate.

 

Practical Assessment
Module 5 includes a graded practical exercise. Four case-study project works are required to assess the learner's knowledge and practical application of the acquired competences.

 

Certificate Validity
The certificate is valid for 5 years.

Your Path to the ECQA Certificate

The certification combines theoretical learning with practical application, ensuring that learners can both understand and apply the acquired competences.

Complete the Learning Modules

Work through the respective learning modules in the MOOC environment and develop your digital, green, resilience and entrepreneurial competences.

Pass the Online Exams

Complete the multiple-choice examinations for Modules 1–4 and achieve at least 70% in each module.

Receive Your Module Certificates

Successfully complete Modules 1–4 and receive the required ECQA Module Certificates before progressing to the practical component.

Complete the Practical Assessment

Apply your acquired competences in Module 5 and successfully complete the required case-study project works.

Become ECQA Certified

Successfully complete all theoretical modules and practical requirements to receive the full ECQA Certificate.

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