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African Continental Qualifications Framework | ACQF

Qualifications that travel as far as people do.

54 countries. Millions of workers and learners. One continental framework to make skills and credentials legible, trusted, and mobile across Africa.
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Choose your path

Start with what you need to do.

Whether you are exploring the framework, preparing for referencing, or looking for technical guidance, ACQF helps you find the right starting point.

What is the ACQF?

Start with the purpose of the continental framework and how it supports transparency, mobility, and trust.

Referencing to ACQF

Check country readiness, follow the referencing phases, and find practical support for each step.

I need guidance or documents

Find policy documents, level descriptors, referencing guidelines, thematic briefs, and research materials.

Explore qualifications & frameworks

Use the QCP and NQF inventory to understand frameworks, countries, and qualifications information.

What is the ACQF?

Start with the purpose of the continental framework and how it supports transparency, mobility, and trust.

Referencing to ACQF

Check country readiness, follow the referencing phases, and find practical support for each step.

I need guidance or documents

Find policy documents, level descriptors, referencing guidelines, thematic briefs, and research materials.

Explore qualifications & frameworks

Use the QCP and NQF inventory to understand frameworks, countries, and qualifications information.

Key elements

Is the foundation in place?

Country readiness helps national stakeholders understand whether the core building blocks are in place before the referencing process begins.

Toolkits & Films

Operational NQF

A core building block for transparent, trusted qualifications systems.

Level descriptors in use

A core building block for transparent, trusted qualifications systems.

Quality assurance arrangements

A core building block for transparent, trusted qualifications systems.

Institutional coordination

A core building block for transparent, trusted qualifications systems.

Operational NQF

A core building block for transparent, trusted qualifications systems.

Level descriptors in use

A core building block for transparent, trusted qualifications systems.

Quality assurance arrangements

A core building block for transparent, trusted qualifications systems.

Institutional coordination

A core building block for transparent, trusted qualifications systems.

Explore data. Drive decisions

Two powerful platforms. One connected Africa.
NQF InventoryQualifications Credentials Platform (QCP)

Follow ACQF progress and activities.

Build shared trust in African qualifications.

ACQF grows through cooperation between countries, regional communities, institutions, technical experts, and partners committed to transparent qualifications systems.
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This project is funded by the European Union and implemented by ETF