The problem targeted with this project: insufficient and ineffective co-implementation of RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) and ECVET principles. The goal is to use the knowledge gathered through this project to enhance the adoption of ECVET across Estonia. Studies conducted so far within the Estonian framework of ECVET project have demonstrated that the awareness of ECVET among the VET institutions and their social partners is superficial, only a few VET institutions have implemented ECVET principles, and done so mainly in regard to training mobility projects. By gathering information about other countries' experiences, Estonian RPL network and ECVET expert group would like to learn how to improve the distribution of information about ECVET principles with the ultimate goal of increasing the adoption and implementation of these principles in Estonia. Goal of the project: enhance the knowledge of the steering group of RPL network about the practical implementations of ECVET in Europe, and present them with real-life experiences of ECVET implementations in other countries. The problem targeted with this project is the insufficient and ineffective co-implementation of RPL and ECVET principles. The consortium comprises a group of professionals from Estonian education sector including the steering group of RPL network and ECVET Estonia experts from VET institutions, Foundation Innove, the Estonian Qualifications Authority and Tallinn University. The steering group of RPL VET institutions network includes the study directors of the six largest Estonian VET institutions (Tartu KHK, Tallinna THK, TPT, Haapsalu KHK, Tallinna Teeninduskool, Järvamaa KHK), and a student counsellor from TUT. There is also a list of recommendations to EHIS for gathering RPL-related statistics. Two studies have been conducted on the implementation of RPL in VET institutions - these have demonstrated the difficulty of including work experience and informal studies in vocational education assessment resulting in every school having a different interpretation for this. ECVET Estonian expert group comprises seven people with expert knowledge in different areas, both from schools and various foundations. The task of the expert group is to enhance public awareness of ECVET principles and support target groups (VET institutions, other training professionals, qualification authorities, employers) in their ECVET implementation efforts. The goal is to develop practical means for managing ECVET execution, including methodology guidance materials adapted to Estonian needs, and a network of trained experts/consultants who can support and guide the process. Description of activities: the plan includes site-visits to 2-3 VET institutions; to regional institutions that coordinate educational issues; and to 2-3 regional employers that provide internship positions to students. Description of activities: the plan includes site-visits to 2-3 VET institutions; to regional institutions that coordinate educational issues; and to 2-3 regional employers that provide internship positions to students. Project management methodology. The project is managed by a project manager who is also an ECVET Estonia expert. Group members support project manager. The goal is to use the knowledge gathered through this project to enhance the adoption of ECVET across Estonia. Studies conducted so far within the Estonian framework of ECVET project have demonstrated that the awareness of ECVET among the VET institutions and their social partners is superficial, only a few VET institutions have implemented ECVET principles, and done so mainly in regard to training mobility projects. By gathering information about other countries' experiences, Estonian RPL network and ECVET expert group would like to learn how to improve the distribution of information about ECVET principles with the ultimate goal of increasing the adoption and implementation of these principles in Estonia. Organizing information sharing events, using network seminars to distribute information gathered among different target groups - VET teachers, pupils, students, labor representatives. Recommendations to the Ministry of Education and Research for the implementation of ECVET in Estonian educational system. Deliverables include: - overview of ECVET operation principles in ECVET centers and coordination bodies, - mapping of the distribution of areas of responsibility among different institutions responsible for the implementation of ECVET principles to demonstrate best practice - overview of practices for gathering statistics on ECVET implementations - overview of practices and principles for developing national ECVET network - overview of the organization of ECVET-related training and counselling activities - overview of best practices for integrating RPL and ECVET principles - mapping of practices in partnering countries to disseminate the principles and information regarding RPL and ECVET