NQF SWOT ANALYSIS OF MONTENEGRO Ljubljana, June, 2009 NQF SWOT ANALYSIS OF MONTENEGRO Ljubljana, June, 2009 Ministry of Education and Science of Montenegro

NQF SWOT Analysis - Montenegro STRENGHTS In the development of the NQF what are the strong points? What are the things which go particularly well? Why? WEAKNESSES In the development of the NQF what are the weak points? What are the things particularly difficult and problematic? Why? OPPORTUNITIES What are the external factors which play a positive role in this development? What supports the development? Why? THREATS What are the external factors which play a negative role in this development? What refrains the development? Why?

Strengths Defining reference levels in accordance with Bologna principles, following the existence of „new“ education degrees, Acceptance of EQF as the main reference element, Good communication with all stakeholders in Montenegro, Good information campaign

Weaknesses Focus still more on duration of studies, and not on the learning outcomes, „New“ degrees versus „old“ degrees, Non-formal and informal education,

OPPORTUNITIES Guidance for all education degrees obtained in Montenegro, especially for employers, Good comparability of education degrees obtained in Montenegro to those obtained in other countries -Increased readability and transparency of degrees -Provision of information for students and employers -Instrument for curriculum design and quality assurance

THREATS The basic criterion both for employers and other stakeholders is still duration of studies, and not learning outcomes Regional cooperation should be reinforced

OPEN QUESTIONS Different duration of bachelor studies at the University Undefined absorption capacity of employment market The issue of old diplomas issued at the University Regulated professions Alignment with the old NQF

FUTURE PLANS Strategy for development of NQF already adopted in the Parliament (generic descriptors for each cycle based on learning outcomes and competences as well as credit ranges), Creation of the Law on NQF in Montenegro based on the strategy Ministry of Education and Science established WG to work on the Law on NQF (November 2009) Planned public discussions involving all relevant stakeholders Fully implementation of NQF compatibile with the EQF is expected to be implemented by 2010