An instrument for the classification of qualifications according to a set of criteria for specified levels of learning achieved, which aims to integrate and coordinate national qualifications subsystems and improve the transparency, access, progression and quality of qualifications in relation to the labour market and civil society.
Source: European Union (2018) ECTS Users’ Guide.https://ec.europa.eu/education/sites/education/files/document-library-docs/ects-users-guide_en.pdf