Definition

European framework of tools, documents and services set up to support European citizens in learning or career development.

Europass provides, through an online platform available in 31 languages:

• web-based tools to:
  
  
• document and describe personal information in a variety of formats, including curriculum vitae (CV) templates;
• document and describe skills and qualifications acquired through working and learning experiences, including through mobility and volunteering (Europass Mobility);
• assess and self-assess skills; o document learning outcomes of qualifications (Certificate supplement and Diploma supplement);

• information on:
  
  
• learning and job opportunities;
• qualifications and qualifications frameworks or systems;
• validation of non-formal and informal learning;
• recognition of qualifications and relevant legislation in different countries, including third countries;
• guidance for transnational learning mobility and career management;
• skills intelligence as produced by relevant Union-level activities;
• skills and qualifications relevant to third country nationals arriving or residing in the Union to support their integration.

Source: Cedefop (2023) "Terminology of European education and training policy: A selection of key terms"
European Parliament and Council of the European Union, 2018.