training providers was done by the Centre for Education Quality Assurance in Małopolska functioning at the WUP in Kraków (150 training institutions were audited by independed quality auditors). Only providers who were awarded the quality mark based on a positive result of the audit could be put on the list of training providers verified for compliance with the MSUES which was the first element of the learner-centred system of financing of education. Developed in Malopolska Standards for Educational and Training Services meet the highest quality requirements. The second element was a mechanism for distribution of public funds through training vouchers. The support was addressed directly to entrepreneurs who decided about the choice of the educational and training offer which was the basis of the approach centred around the service recipient. At the same time, the application of the said mechanism ensured maximum simplification of procedures within the law. The operators of training vouchers was selected through a tender. After picking the training offer of his choice, entrepreneurs contacted one of the training providers on the list which received the required number of vouchers from the operator. Following the concept, entrepreneurs participated in the training costs. The third element of the system was a method of supporting SMEs in the development of their intellectual capital, providing for the participation of training voucher consultants. It had been planned that the recruitment of undertaking to join the system would be done by specialised training voucher consultants whose task would be to clarify the rules for the functioning of the system, help fulfil the formalities relating to state aid, voucher accounting and, if required, providing support in diagnosing the training needs of the business and its staff. The needs which were identified were taken into account when designing the training offer. The model so developed is oriented at customised support and adaptation to the company’s needs and its development prospects. The system was very positively perceived in the final evaluation by independent expert and is recommended for implementation by 2020 under the European Social Fund as part of support to businesses in the form of development services offered to individuals.
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