Focus Groups
Expert Communities for Knowledge and Innovation
ECQA Focus Groups bring together professionals, researchers, educators and industry experts working in selected areas of expertise.
These communities exchange knowledge, discuss emerging skills requirements and contribute to the continuous development of ECQA certifications and competence frameworks.
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Current Focus Groups
Accessibility
Exchange knowledge and support the development of inclusive and accessible digital products, services and learning environments.
Automotive Cybersecurity
Explore skills and competence requirements related to cybersecurity in connected and software-defined vehicles.
Automotive Functional Safety
Support knowledge exchange around functional safety standards, processes and professional competences.
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
Discuss emerging blockchain applications, skills requirements and relevant certification opportunities.
Cultural Heritage
Bring together expertise for the digital preservation, management and communication of cultural heritage.
Innovation
Exchange methods and practices for developing, managing and implementing innovation.
Future Mobility
Explore emerging technologies, competences and professional roles in sustainable and connected mobility.
Sustainability and Eco-Design
Support competence development in sustainability, circular design and environmentally responsible product development.
Terminology
Promote professional terminology management and the development of relevant competence frameworks.
Join an ECQA Focus Group
ECQA Focus Groups welcome professionals, researchers, educators and organisations interested in contributing knowledge and experience to their field.
Participation may include:
- online meetings and professional exchange,
- discussions about emerging competence requirements,
- contributions to certification and curriculum development,
- networking with European experts and organisations,
- participation in selected workshops and events.