28/08/2026
Safeguarding the integrity and credibility of qualifications
Qualification fraud, including falsified or altered certificates and misleading claims relating to MQF and EQF levels, can have significant implications for qualification recognition, licensing decisions, and confidence in national and European qualifications frameworks.
To strengthen its capacity in this area, the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) engaged in discussions and specialised training with Mr Samir Gabro, MSc, Senior Credential Evaluator at the Swedish Council for Higher Education, ENIC-NARIC Sweden, and recipient of the 2026 IERF Sepmeyer Award for Excellence in Credentials Evaluation Research.
The training focused on identifying indicators of qualification fraud, verifying awarding bodies, assessing MQF/EQF level claims, examining real case studies, and learning from international approaches to false and misleading credentials.
Through continued professional development and international cooperation, MFHEA is strengthening staff capacity, supporting consistent decision-making, and contributing to the protection of trust in qualifications aligned with the MQF and EQF.
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