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- 6 NQFs Governance Models
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority: shaping the future of Kenya - Dr. Eusebius Mukhwana - FR
- NQF Bahrein - Dr Tariq Alsindi - EN
- NQF Development and Governance - Ireland - Mr John O'Connor - EN
- NQF France (Cadre national des certifications français) - Ms Brigitte Bouquet - FR
- Synthesis report of the benchmarking of NQF governance models (FR, 2021)
- The NQF Evolution, Governance and Implementation: the Namibian Experience - Mr Franz Gertze - EN
- The Portuguese Qualifications Framework: A pillar of the qualifications - Ms Teresa Duarte - FR
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority: shaping the future of Kenya - Dr. Eusebius Mukhwana - FR
- Videos - real NQF cases
- ANAQ-Sup - Senegal - Prof Lamine Gueye - 9th PLW - Session 3 - 30.06.21 - FR
- Angola: developing the NQF - Ms Ana Claudia de Andrade - 5th PLW - Session 2 - 08.10.20 - PT
- ASEAN QRF - Dr Megawati Santoso - 2nd PLW - Session 4 - 16.07.20 - EN
- Bahrain QF and Arab Qualifications Framework - Dr Tariq Al-Sindi - 4th PLW - Session 4 - 24.09.20 - EN
- Cabo Verde: a decade of experience with the NQF - Mr Amilcar Mendes - 6th PLW - Session 3 - 22.10.20 - PT
- CAMES - Prof Bertrand Mbatchi - 9th PLW - Session 2 - 30.06.21 - FR
- TVET reforms work better with an NQF: case of Mozambique - Ms Ida Alvarinho - 12th PLW - Session 2 - 28.10.21 - PT
- ARES - Ms Paula Carvalho & Mr Alberto Landim - 12th PLW - Session 3 - 28.10.21 - PT
- Micro-credentials - Mr Jens Bjørnåvold - 12th PLW - Session 4 - 28.10.21 - EN
- School Curriculum mapping study- Mr J. Keevy & Ms Z. Vally - 12th PLW - Session 5 - 28.10.21 - EN
- Learning is changing - opportunities and challenges for NQF - 12th PLW - Session 5 - 28.10.21 - EN
- Early childhood education and development – towards a continental framework - Mr Moses Abiero - 9th PLW - Session 4 - 30.06.21 - EN
- Kenya - Recognition of Prior Learning: a new system for a new hope - Dr Eusebius Mukhwana - 8th PLW - Session 4 - 03.06.21 - EN
- Angola - national qualifications framework and national qualifications system - Mr Olavo Correia - 10th PLW - 22.07.21 - PT
- South Africa, SAQA: National Learners' Records Database - Dr July Reddy and Ms Tola Akindolani - 10th PLW - Session 3 - 22.07.21 - EN
- Kenya: new NQF Information Management System - Dr Eusebius Mukhwana and Vincent Koech - 10th PLW - Session 4 - 22.07.21 - EN
- African Qualification Verification Network (AQVN) - Ms Mirriam Chiyaba - 10th PLW - Session 5 - 22.07.21 - EN
- Learning outcomes approach - Mr Jens Bjørnåvold - 11th PLW - Session 2 - 23.09.21 - EN
- Regional qualifications frameworks (RQF): objectives, referencing, levels - Ms Andrea Bateman - 11th PLW - Session 3 - 23.09.21 - EN
- Towards technical design of the ACQF: levels and level descriptors - Ms Coleen Jaftha - 11th PLW - Session 4 - 23.09.21 - EN
- Namibia NQF: Lessons from longstanding experience - Mr Franz Gertze - 8th PLW - Session 3 - 03.06.21 - EN
- East Africa Community: experience and new developments for a regional qualifications framework - Dr James Jowi - 6th PLW - Session 5 - 22.10.20 - EN
- Egypt: Quality Assurance and NQF - Prof Youhansen Eid - 5th PLW - 08.10.20 - EN
- Europass Digital Credentials - Mr Dennis Van-Gessel and Ildiko Mazar - 7th PLW - Session 5 - 29.10.20 - EN
- France NQF - Ms Brigitte Bouquet- 3rd PLW - Session 2 - 10.09.20 - FR
- Ghana: NQF in evolution - Mr Maxwell Kissi - 5th PLW - Session 3 - 08.10.20 - EN
- Ireland National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) - Dr John O'Connor - 2nd PLW - Session 5 - 16.07.20 - EN
- Kenyan NQF - Dr Eusebius MUKHWANA -1st PLW - Session 2 - 02.07.21 - EN
- Lesotho NQF - Mr M Khobotlo - 4th PLW - Session 2 - 24.09.20 - EN
- Mauritius NQF - Dr Robin Phoolchund- 3rd PLW - Session 2 - 10.09.20 - EN
- Mozambique NQF - Dr Jeffy Mukora - 2nd PLW - Session 3 - 16.07.20 - EN
- Panel Discussion "Learning is changing" - 12th ACQF Peer Learning Webinar - 28.10.21
- Portugal NQF - Ms Teresa Duarte - 3rd PLW - Session 3 - 10.09.20 - PT
- Seychelles NQF: Goals, features, new developments - Ms Fiona Ernesta - 8th PLW - Session 2 - 03.06.21 - EN
- Sierra Leone: A new NQF in development - Mr. Mohammed Jalloh - 7th PLW - Session 3 - 29.10.20 - EN
- Slovenian NQF and online qualifications database - Ms Urška MARENTIČ - 1st PLW - Session 4 - 02.07.21 - EN
- South Africa: Two decades of NQF - Dr Julie Reddy - 7th PLW - Session 2 - 29.10.20 - EN
- South Africa: Two decades of NQF - Ms Coleen Jaftha - 7th PLW - Session 2 B - 29.10.20 - EN
- Southern African Development Community Qualifications Framework (SADCQF) - Ms Coleen Jaftha - 6th PLW - Session 4 - 22.10.20 - EN
- Zambia: an operational NQF making the difference - Ms. Mirriam Chiyaba - 6th PLW - Session 2 - 22.10.20 - EN
- Zimbabwe: NQF in action - Prof Kuzvinetsa P. Dzvimbo - 5th PLW - Session 5 - 08.10.20
- ANAQ-Sup - Senegal - Prof Lamine Gueye - 9th PLW - Session 3 - 30.06.21 - FR
- 6 NQFs Governance Models
- Cooperation with Regions & Countries
- African TVET Round Table and African Qualifications Network
- Early reflection or consolidating the NQF
- IGAD Qualifications Framework: experience-sharing with ACQF
- Mozambique builds capacities on National Qualifications Framework, with ACQF contributions
- SADC-ACQF Cooperation
- Supporting Mauritius developing the National Credit Value and Transfer System - concept note and roadmap and two stakeholders consultation webinars
- Supporting the NQF development process in Guiné-Bissau. NQF Concept Document. Mapping report. Training Handbook, Presentations, Methodological Guide on Qualifications Development
- Apresentação 1 e 3 do workshop 5-6 Julho: QNQ / SNQ - visão sistémica
- Apresentação 2 workshop 5-6 Julho: trabalho-emprego-competências-QNQ
- Apresentação 4 workshop 5-6 Julho: desenvolvimento de qualificações profissionais
- Documento conceptual e técnico do Quadro Nacional de Qualificações da Guiné-Bissau (Versão final, 16/09/2023)
- Documento Político do Quadro Nacional de Qualificações da Guiné-Bissau (PT). Final version of 15/Aug 2024
- Guia Breve de Desenvolvimento de Qualificações Profissionais - Brief Methodological Guide on development of professional qualifications (PT)
- Quadros de qualificações num mundo em mudança. Manual de formação QNQ Guiné-Bissau 5-6 Julho 2022.
- Relatório de mapeamento do sistema de qualificações da Guiné-Bissau (PT) - Baseline Mapping Report on the qualifications system in Guiné-Bissau
- Apresentação 1 e 3 do workshop 5-6 Julho: QNQ / SNQ - visão sistémica
- Technical Notes
- Thematic Briefs
- ACQF Capacity Development Programme_Concept 2021-2022
- ACQF Thematic Brief 1: concepts and definitions
- ACQF Thematic Brief 10: ACQF level descriptors - the story of the development journey
- ACQF Thematic Brief 11: governance of NQFs / NQS
- ACQF Thematic Brief 13. Micro-credentials: concepts, debates, experiences – towards a common understanding in different parts of the world
- ACQF Thematic Brief 14: Recognition of Prior Learning gives us wings for transitions to decent work, learning and social activity.
- ACQF Thematic Brief 2: competences frameworks
- ACQF Thematic Brief 3.1: level descriptors
- ACQF Thematic Brief 4.1: Regional qualifications frameworks (RQF)
- ACQF Thematic Brief 6.1: TVET Quality Assurance
- ACQF Thematic Brief 8: Qualifications Frameworks in a changing world
- ACQF Thematic Brief 9: Competence-Based Training (CBT) - a brief overview
- ACQF Capacity Development Programme_Concept 2021-2022
- Training Modules and Handbooks
- Apresentações (PPT) para os programas de formação ACQF (PORTUGUÊS)
- Handbook on Competence-Based Training (CBT)
- Manual de Apoio à Implementação de Cursos e Qualificações do Catálogo Nacional de Qualificações de Angola
- Micro-Credentials Handbook
- Modules de formation 1 - 10 (FRANÇAIS)
- Module de Formation 1: acquis de l'apprentissage dans le contexte des cadres de certifications
- Module de Formation 10: vue systémique des cadres de certifications
- Module de Formation 2: niveaux et descripteurs de niveau dans le context de l'ACQF
- Module de Formation 4: validation et reconnaissance des acquis
- Module de Formation 5: assurance qualité dans le contexte de l'ACQF
- Module de Formation 6: enrégistrement et repértoires de certifications
- Module de formation 9: Innovation et Technologie dans le contexte des cadres de certifications.
- Module de Formation 1: acquis de l'apprentissage dans le contexte des cadres de certifications
- Módulos de formação 1-10 (Português)
- Presentations (PPT) for the Training Courses (ENGLISH)
- Session 3: PPT on ACQF as framework for mutual trust for the continent
- Session 14_PPT on Credential Engine (USA)
- Session 11_PPT on Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT)
- Session 16_PPT on Innovation and Technology in the context of qualifications and NQFs
- Session 17_PPT on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in the context of NQFs
- Session 4_PPT on Eswatini NQF (case study)
- Session 12_PPT on registration and catalogues of qualifications
- Session 11_PPT on the Kenyan RPL system (case study)
- Session 4_PPT on the review of Zambia National Qualifications Framework (case study)
- Session 11_PPT on validation and recognition of learning (RPL)
- Session 4_ PPT on Qualifications and NQFs: a systemic view
- Session 8_PPT on Learning Outcomes in NQFs
- Sessions 20, 21, 22_PPT on Level descriptors of ACQF_referencing to ACQF_communication
- Session 13: Quality assurance in the context of ACQF
- Session 16: Micro-credentials
- Session 2: Agenda, people and working methods of the training week
- Session 23: presentation of assessment task- Coherence and Logic NQF (Botswana)
- Session 23: presentation of assessment task- Coherence and Logic NQF (Seychelles)
- Session 23: presentation of assessment task- Coherence and Logic NQF (Tunisia - Tunisie)
- Session 23: presentation of assessment task- M&E NQF (Cameroon)
- Session 24: green and digital skills for transition
- Session 5: Occupations, skills, classifications
- Session 7: practical case - Lesotho, placing qualifications in the LQF
- Session 7_PPT on development of qualifications
- Session 3: PPT on ACQF as framework for mutual trust for the continent
- Présentations (PPT) pour les programmes de formation (FRANÇAIS)
- Session 11_PPT sur la Validation des acquis de l'expérience (VAE / RPL)
- Session 11_PPT sur le cas pratique de la VAE au Kenya
- Session 12_PPT sur enregistrement et repértoires de certifications
- Session 16_PPT sur Innovation et Technologie dans le contexte des cadres de certifications et ACQF
- Session 17_PPT sur le suivi et évaluation dans le contexte des cadres de certifications
- Session 3: sur l'ACQF en tant que cadre de transparence
- Session 4_PPT - Certifications et Cadres Nationaux de Certifications: une vue systémique
- Session 11_PPT sur la Validation des acquis de l'expérience (VAE / RPL)
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - Handbook for RPL Practitioners
- Training Modules 1 to 10_ENGLISH
- Training Module 1: Learning Outcomes
- Training Module 10: Qualifications and qualifications frameworks - a systemic view
- Training Module 2: Levels and level descriptors in the context of ACQF
- Training Module 3: Referencing to ACQF
- Training Module 4: Validation and Recognition of Learning
- Training Module 5: Quality Assurance in the context of the ACQF
- Training Module 6: Registers / databases of qualifications
- Training Module 7: Monitoring and Evaluation the context of NQFs and ACQF
- Training Module 8: Communication and Outreach in the context of NQF / ACQF
- Training Module 9: Innovation and Technology in the context of qualifications and NQFs
- Training Module 1: Learning Outcomes
- Webinars & Workshops
- 13th Peer Learning Webinar - focus on Recognition of Prior Learning
- 14th Peer Learning Webinar - RPL / VAE / RVCC (RCA)
- 2nd NQF Forum - 2ème Fórum CNC - 2º Fórum QNQ - LUANDA, Angola (5-6 September 2024)
- 2nd Training Week 5-9 September 2022: Skills, Qualifications and Frameworks for Mutual Trust in a Changing World
- Day 1 (5/Sept 2022): Video recording - English channel
- Day 1 (5/Sept 2022): Video recording - French channel
- Day 1 (5/Sept 2022): Video recording - Portuguese language channel
- Day 1: integral video recording (floor)
- Day 2 (6/Sept 2022): integral video recording (floor)
- Day 3 (7/Sept 2022): integral video recording (floor)
- Day 3 (7/Sept 2022): video recording French channel
- Day 3 (7/Sept 2022): video recording Portuguese language channel
- Day 4 (8/Sept 2022): integral video recording (floor)
- Day 4 (8/Sept 2022): video recording English channel
- Day 4 (8/Sept 2022): video recording French channel
- Day 4 (8/Sept 2022): video recording Portuguese language channel
- Day 5 (9/Sept 2022): integral video recording (floor)
- Day 5 (9/Sept 2022): video recording English channel
- Day 5 (9/Sept 2022): video recording French channel
- Day 5 (9/Sept 2022): video recording Portuguese language channel
- Day 1 (5/Sept 2022): Video recording - English channel
- 3rd ACQF Forum: RPL for Practitioners
- 4th ACQF Forum: Micro-credentials for better opportunities
- 5th ACQF Continental Forum
- 6th ACQF Continental Forum
- Accra: Making Qualifications Frameworks operational in a changing world (Part II)
- ACQF 10th Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF 11th Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF 12th Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF 1st Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF 2024: Celebrating Progress
- ACQF 2nd Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF 3rd Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF 4th Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF 5th Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF 6th Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF 7th Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF 8th Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF 9th Peer Learning Webinar
- ACQF Mission to Cameroon: Launch of a Pilot on Validation of Prior Learning (VAE)
- ACQF QCP: Automated publication webinar
- ACQF Webinar on Recognition and Exchange of Microcredentials
- Angola, INQ: Apoio à Preparação da Implementação dos referenciais do Catálogo Nacional de Qualificações Profissionais (CNQP)
- Apoio à Implementação do Quadro Nacional de Qualificações da Guiné-Bissau - Webinars de desenvolvimento de competências
- Consultation and validation workshop on the Somalia National Qualifications Framework (NQF), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (CATS)
- Developing Seychelles National CATS Policy and Guidelines
- Development of the Regional TVET Qualifications Framework
- Développer le Cadre National des Qualifications et des Certifications (CNQC) de la République Démocratique du Congo
- Eswatini develops the National Policy for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - in cooperation with ACQF-II
- Eswatini Prepares Groundwork for RPL Pilot
- Final Webinar: looking back and leap forward
- Forum des institutions des Cadres Nationaux des Certifications (Atelier continental) - Information en Français
- Forum of National Qualifications Frameworks' institutions (Continental workshop) - Kinshasa - information in English
- Ghana Develops Ecosystem of Comprehensive NQF-RPL-CATS
- Global Trends in Tertiary Education Quality Assurance: Challenges & Opportunities
- Inaugural event ACQF-II: 11-13 July 2023, headquarters of the African Union, Addis
- Learning to Care for People, Livelihoods and the Planet through Green Skills and Qualifications
- Nairobi: Making National Qualifications Frameworks (NQF) operational in a changing world (part I)
- Maputo: Making Qualifications Frameworks operational in a changing world (part III) - Annual Conference
- Mission to Guinea-Bissau – Capacity building for the NQF Office continues
- Moçambique: Desenvolver o sistema de monitoria e avaliação do QNQ. Novos temas para o Quadro Nacional de Qualificações
- Monitoring and Evaluation in the context of Qualifications Frameworks / ACQF
- National consultations on development of Zambia Micro-credentials Framework
- National workshop on the implementation of the SNCATS and stepping towards the development of a national micro-credentials framework
- ACQF mission to Rwanda: Planned Areas of Collaboration
- QCP Training Programme - QCP Contact Persons
- Qualifications and Credentials Platform: 2nd meeting - Steering Group
- Qualifications and Credentials Platform (QCP) – 3rd Onboarding Webinar for QCP Contact Persons
- 15th Peer Learning webinar - Recognition of Prior Learning: regional and national approaches and practice
- Review of the Zambia Qualifications Framework (ZQF) - National Validation Workshop
- Review of the Zambia Qualifications Framework (ZQF) | Sub Technical Working Group Meeting
- Review of the Zambia Qualifications Framework (ZQF): Technical Working Group Workshops - 23-24 January 2025
- Rumo ao QNQ da Guiné-Bissau - Towards NQF in Guiné-Bissau
- Rumo ao Quadro Nacional de Qualificações da Guiné-Bissau: Workshop de apresentação pública do Gabinete do Quadro Nacional de Qualificações (QNQ), 20 de fevereiro de 2025.
- SADC Qualifications Framework: review and way forward. Special TCCA meeting
- SADC Qualifications Framework (SADCQF) - Meeting 2025
- SADC TVET Symposium 2023
- SADCQF: annual meeting TCCA 2024
- Sénégal développe le Cadre National des Certifications
- Seychelles - National Credit Accummulation and Transfer System (SNCATS): Policy and Guidelines
- Seychelles - reflections and discoveries on RPL and Learning Outcomes
- Sierra Leone-ACQF-II: a decisive step forward towards the NQF - capacity development programme (Part II)
- Sierra Leone: Policy planning webinar – focus on RPL and CATS
- Somalia: Developing NQF-RPL-CATS Policies. Policy dialogue and capacity development workshop
- Support for the Implementation of Guinea-Bissau's National Qualifications Framework - Skills Development Webinars
- The Freetown NQF Training Workshop (Part I)
- Towards Eswatini RPL Policy and Guidelines: RPL training workshop
- Training Program with INQ Angola - Jornada da Formação INQ-ACQF-II
- Training Programme: Skills and qualifications - towards better frameworks and systems for people's lifelong learning
- Day 1: Introduction and systemic view of National Qualifications Frameworks
- Day 2: developing qualifications; learning outcomes
- Day 3: validation of learning; Quality assurance; Credential Engine (U.S.A)
- Day 4: Innovation & Technology; Monitoring & Evaluation
- Day 5: ACQF at work (level descriptors, referencing, communication9
- Day 1: Introduction and systemic view of National Qualifications Frameworks
- Webinar of the ACQF Network
- Workshop | Botswana National Qualifications Framework: reviewing policies; advancing implementation
- Events
- News
- 10 ACQF Guidelines are in development
- 12th ACQF Peer Learning Webinar confirmed: 28/10/2021
- ACQF 2024 is the year of many developments and innovation
- ACQF at Africa Skills Week: Advancing Quality, Trust and Mobility Across Africa
- ACQF development moving forward
- ACQF Guidelines and Training Modules – the technical foundation supporting the ACQF policy document
- ACQF-II boosts activities in 2024
- ACQF-II project - brief activity report 2023
- ACQF-II project started! Supporting implementation of the ACQF.
- ACQF Level Descriptors: reflections, development methods, principles.
- The new "ACQF Micro-credentials Handbook" is for you!
- ACQF Peer Learning Webinars continue in 2021
- ACQF Peer Learning Webinars programme 2021 successfully completed
- ACQF Qualifications and Credentials Platform: in brief
- ACQF recognised as a Good Practice of South-South and Triangular Cooperation for SDG-4 (UN Publication)
- ACQF Showcases Continental Skills Solutions at the AU-EU Business Forum
- Africa Creates Jobs Conference (3-4 November 2021): presentation of ACQF website
- African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF) is validated, and implementation started
- African Continental Qualifications Framework Advisory Group very active
- African Qualifications Verification Network (AQVN) activates knowledge-sharing
- Agenda 2063: Second Continental Report on the Implementation of Agenda 2063
- Angola's National Institute of Qualifications (INQ) promotes the implementation of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and its Catalogue
- Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa - a Champion of ACQF
- Capacity Development and networking programme 2023 - “Making National Qualifications Frameworks (NQF) operational in a changing world.”
- Comment l'Afrique peut-elle jouer un rôle de leader dans l'exploitation des micro-certifications? By: Mr Laurent Ndaywel, R.D. Congo
- Comparison between European Qualifications Framework and the National National Qualifications Framework of the Republic of Cabo Verde. News article by: Eduarda Castel-Branco
- Comparison of the ACQF and SADCQF: initial thoughts. By: Coleen Jaftha
- Conclusions of ACQF Forums 2024
- Cooperação INQ Angola-ACQF-II (2024): impulsionar o impacto do QNQ de Angola
- Cooperation for better recognition of qualifications in Africa - synergies and complementarities between ACQF and UNESCO Recognition Conventions. Article by: James Mwewa, expert ACQF-II team
- RPL / VAE / RVCC webinars start soon! Join on 18 February, 03 and 24 March 2022. Seven cases from Africa and Europe
- East Africa develops regional TVET qualification framework
- Factsheet ACQF-II Updated - report of all activities (May 2023 - 31 December 2024)
- Getting closer! 2nd ACQF Training Week! 5-9 September 2022, Johannesburg
- Ghana Credit Accumulation and Transfer System gains momentum. By: James Mwewa, ACQF-II expert.
- Greening Skills and Qualifications in Africa – Users’ Engagement: call for surveys input
- How can Africa take a leading role in harnessing the potentialities of micro-credentials for the green and digital transformation and for better opportunities for all? By: Prof. Carlos Mataruca, CNAQ, Mozambique
- Instituto Nacional de Qualificações (INQ) de Angola impulsiona implementação do Quadro Nacional de Qualificações (QNQ) e seu Catálogo.
- Jeunesse, employabilité, qualifications - un cheval de bataille pour un Gabon prospère
- Join the First ACQF Network Meeting!
- Kenya develops and expands Recognition of Prior Learning for the benefit of millions of young people, artisans and small businesses
- NQF in action, not in paper. Kenya takes the NQF to the People.
- Lançamento da Chamada para Boas Práticas: Competências e Qualificações Verdes na África
- Lancement de l'appel à des bonnes pratiques : Ecologisation des compétences et des qualifications en Afrique
- Launch of the Call for Best Practices: Greening Skills and Qualifications in Africa
- Le projet ACQF-II amplifie les activités en 2024 - niveaux pays et continent
- Luanda hosts the 2nd NQF Forum on 5-6 Sept 2024
- Micro-Credentials and Individual Learning Accounts
- Micro-credentials. Exploring the Dynamics of Micro-Credentials: Insights from Across African States.
- Micro-credentials. The lure of micro credentials: implications for the African Continental Qualifications Framework. By: James Keevy.
- New ACQF-II Survey Maps Policies on Recognition of Prior Learning across African Countries.
- New National Qualifications Frameworks emerging on the continent
- New QCP eLearning Course
- New Seychelles NQF Regulation launched!
- News on National Qualifications Frameworks in Africa: Mozambique moving forward with instruments supporting implementation. By: Dr. Jeffy Mukora.
- ACQF Newsletter - November 2025
- National Qualifications Frameworks in Africa: ACQF Survey 2024 - Report highlights main features and trends
- PROCESSUS DE DÉVELOPPEMENT DU CADRE NATIONAL DE CERTIFICATIONS ET DE QUALIFICATIONS AU CAMEROUN (en Français). Par: Deodonne Kunwufine
- Progress and Challenges of the Development Process of the National Qualifications Framework of Mozambique. By: Jeffy Mukora
- Qualifications and qualifications frameworks: getting definitions and terminology right
- Recognition of Prior Learning gives us wings
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) gains momentum in different parts of Africa
- Regional Qualifications Frameworks (RQFs) are enablers of regional integration
- Rolling out the African Continental Qualifications Framework
- RPL discussed in Peer Learning Webinars! From Invisible to Visible: all learning in life and work is valuable and can be recognised - 24/03/2022
- RPL / VAE / RVCC webinars start soon! Join on 18 February, 03 and 24 March 2022. Eleven cases from Africa and Europe
- SADC TVET Symposium 2023 very active: meeting on 8-9 May. News article by: Eduarda Castel-Branco
- SADCQF: Regional Qualifications Framework boosting its potential - meeting on 11-12 May 2023. News article by: Eduarda Castel-Branco
- Seychelles - develops national Credit Accumulation and Transfer System. Article by: James Mwewa - ACQF-II expert.
- Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA) - at Panel session of ACQF 2024 final webinar (20/12/2024)
- Somalia Scores a “Hat-Trick”: Elaborates NQF, RPL, CATS Policies
- Strengthening the link between the NQF and quality assurance arrangements. By: Andrea Bateman
- Training Programme: Skills and qualifications - towards better frameworks and systems for people's lifelong learning
- 10 ACQF Guidelines are in development
- Qualifications Platform (QCP)
- Leaflet on the Qualifications and Credentials Platform (QCP)
- QCP Development and preparation to launch implementation: Progress Report 2024. Approved 17 December 2024
- QCP Training: Modules and Presentations
- QCP Capacity Development Plan
- T0_Training Unit_Introduction to QCP Training Manual
- T1_Training Unit 1: Qualifications Databases - purpose and users
- T2_Training Unit 2: Role of qualifications databases in the international context
- T3_Training Unit 3: Mapping and Standardising Qualifications Data
- T4_Training Unit 4: Integrating Learning Outcomes into Qualifications Databases
- T5_Training Unit 5: Structured data, data standards and interoperability
- T6_Training Unit 6: Policy benefits and use cases
- QCP Capacity Development Plan
- Qualifications and Credentials Platform: Architecture Report
- Qualifications and Credentials Platform: Baseline Analysis Report - Stakeholders' needs
- Leaflet on the Qualifications and Credentials Platform (QCP)
- Resources
- ACQF-II FACTSHEETS and ACTIVITY REPORTS
- Library
- Publications from international sources
- An Introductory Guide to NQF, R. Tuck, 2007
- ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework - Referencing Guidelines (2020)
- Cedefop - Guidelines Validation Non-Formal and Informal Learning (2015)
- Cedefop - Handbook on Learning Outcomes (2017)
- Cedefop - Level descriptors NQFs Europe_2018
- Cedefop - Lignes Directrices sur la Validation des Acquis Non-Formels et Informels (2015) - FR
- Cedefop - Renewal and comparison of qualifications (2021)
- EQF 2017 - Brochure
- EQF Note - Using Learning Outcomes
- EQF - Referencing national qualifications levels
- ETF - Cadres régionaux de certifications dans le monde (2020)
- ETF - Compétences et certifications des atouts pour tous / toutes (2019)
- ETF - Getting organised for better qualifications (2016)
- ETF - Making better vocational qualifications (2014)
- NQF - RQF: Interplay and Governance Models (ETF, 2021)
- ETF - Orientation Note on Regional Qualifications Frameworks (2021)
- ETF - Regional Qualifications Frameworks Initiatives around the Globe (2021)
- ETF - Se mobiliser pour de meilleures certifications (2016)
- ETF - Skills and Competences Benefits for the People (2019)
- Global Inventory of Regional and National Qualifications Frameworks (Cedefop, ETF, Unesco, UIL) (2019) - Vol I
- Global Inventory of Regional and National Qualifications Frameworks (Cedefop, ETF, Unesco, UIL) (2019) - Vol II
- SADCQF Booklet (2017)
- Seychelles NQF - SADCQF: alignment report (Final, 2020)
- UN Office for South-South Cooperation, Good practices in South-South and Triangular Cooperation - Transforming Education and Delivering on SDG4
- Unesco - Guidelines for Quality Assurance of TVET Qualifications in the Asia-Pacific region (2017)
- Unesco - Guidelines on developing and strengthening qualifications frameworks in Asia and the Pacific (2018)
- An Introductory Guide to NQF, R. Tuck, 2007
- Publications from international sources
- Mapping Study
- 12 NQFs in Africa: key features (2022)
- ACQF Mapping Report - comprehensive (EN)
- ACQF Mapping Report - comprehensive (FR)
- ACQF Mapping Report - comprehensive (PT)
- ACQF Mapping Report - synthesis
- ACQF relatório do estudo de mapeamento - síntese (PT)
- Angola country report - ACQF Mapping
- Angola country report - ACQF Mapping (PT)
- Cameroon country report
- Cameroun country report (FR)
- Cape Verde country report
- Cape Verde country report (PT)
- Cape Verde country report - UPDATE 2021
- Cape Verde: Snapshot on the National Qualifications System and NQF. Working Paper (2022)
- Côte d'Ivoire country report (FR)
- East African Community report
- ECOWAS report
- Egypt country report
- Ethiopia country report
- Guiné-Bissau: country mapping report (2022). Relatório de mapeamento de preparação para o QNQ
- Kenya country report - ACQF Mapping
- Maroc rapport national - FR
- Moçambique - relatório nacional (PT)
- Morocco country report
- Morocco country report - UPDATE 2021
- Mozambique national report
- Nigeria country report
- Rapport de cartographie sur curriculum et programmes scolaires - rapport de synthèse - FR (2022)
- School Curriculum Mapping Report. Mapping curriculum frameworks and practices in Africa: creating baseline evidence (2022)
- School Curriculum Mapping Report. Mapping curriculum frameworks and practices in Africa - Infographic (2022)
- School Curriculum Mapping Report - Synthesis report. EN (2022)
- Senegal national report
- Senegal rapport national (2020)
- Snapshot - Infografia Panorâmica sumária do estudo de mapeamento (PT)
- Snapshot - infographic of the ACQF Mapping study
- South Africa country report
- Southern African Development Community (SADC) - rapport regional (FR)
- Southern African Development Community (SADC) - regional report
- Southern African Development Community (SADC) - relatório regional (PT)
- Togo country report
- Togo rapport national (FR)
- 12 NQFs in Africa: key features (2022)
- Micro-credentials
- Policy & Guidelines
- ACQF Guidelines
- ACQF Guideline 1: Learning outcomes in the context of qualifications frameworks and systems
- ACQF Guideline 3: Referencing to ACQF
- ACQF Guideline 10: Qualifications and national qualifications frameworks - systemic view
- ACQF Guideline 2: Levels and level descriptors in the context of ACQF
- ACQF Guideline 4: Validation and recognition of learning
- ACQF Guideline 5: Quality Assurance in the context of qualifications and ACQF
- ACQF Guideline 6: Registers and databases of qualifications
- ACQF Guideline 7: Monitoring and evaluation in the context of national qualifications frameworks and ACQF
- ACQF Guideline 8: Communication and outreach in the context of qualifications frameworks and ACQF
- ACQF Guideline 9: Innovation and technology in the context of national qualifications frameworks and ACQF
- ACQF Guidelines - concept
- ACQF Guideline 1: Learning outcomes in the context of qualifications frameworks and systems
- ACQF Level Descriptors
- ACQF Policy Document - upon validation by AU Member States (EN, FR, PT)
- African Union policy documents
- ACQF AU policy context - note 2020
- African Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ASG-QA)
- AU TVET Strategy
- AU TVET Strategy (FR)
- CESA-25: Continental Education Strategy for Africa 2016-2025 (EN)
- First Ten-Year Implementation Plan of Agenda 2063
- Plan of Action for the African Decade for Technical, Professional, Entrepreneurial Training and Youth Employment (2019-2028)
- ACQF AU policy context - note 2020
- Brief ACQF Handbook
- Feasibility Study
- Meetings and Webinars ACQF Advisory Group (AG)
- 2021 Progress Report ACQF development project: presented to ACQF AG-4 meeting (13/01/2022)
- ACQF Advisory Group meeting 2 - 08/04/2021
- ACQF Advisory Group meeting nº5 (26/05/2022): full presentation
- ACQF Advisory Group meeting nº4 (13/01/2022)
- ACQF AG meeting nº 3, 28/07/2021
- ACQF Groupe consultatif 2, réunion du 08/04/2021
- ACQF Groupo Consultivo-2, reunião 08/04/2021
- ACQF Launch Workshop 09/2019 - Report (EN)
- ACQF Launch Workshop 09/2019 - Report (FR)
- ACQF workshop inaugural, 09/2019 - Relatório (PT)
- Final activity report: ACQF Development project (2019-2022)
- Progress Report of ACQF development project: presented to ACQF AG-5 meeting (26/05/2022)
- Rapport d'avancement du projet ACQF présenté à la réunion do Groupe Consultatif de l'ACQF (26/05/2022)
- Relatório de progresso do projeto ACQF apresentado à reunião do Grupo Consultivo ACQF (26/05/2022)
- 2021 Progress Report ACQF development project: presented to ACQF AG-4 meeting (13/01/2022)
- ACQF Guidelines
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- Referencing to ACQF
- ACQF Research
- Digital Skills
- School Curriculum Mapping
- Abordagem estudo de cartografia sobre curriculo escolar em Africa (CESA Cluster - ACA) - PT
- Aperçu sur l'enquête sur les programmes scolaires (CESA Cluster - ACA) (FR)
- Overview of African School Curriculum Mapping (CESA Cluster - ACA) (EN)
- School Curriculum Mapping Report. Mapping curriculum frameworks and practices in Africa: creating baseline evidence (2022)
- Abordagem estudo de cartografia sobre curriculo escolar em Africa (CESA Cluster - ACA) - PT
- Surveys ACQF-II: NQF, RPL, Micro-credentials
- Micro-credentials in Africa: results of the survey 2024. Full report.
- Micro-credentials: summary of the survey results (2024)
- NQF Survey 2024 - Summary Report Infographic
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Africa: full report.
- RPL: Summary of survey results (2024)
- Seychelles Micro-Credentials Survey Report - analytical report
- Survey of National Qualifications Frameworks in Africa: analytical report
- Micro-credentials in Africa: results of the survey 2024. Full report.
- Skills data focus