Qualification & Curriculum

Adhyaay Skills supports institutions in the design, development, adoption, and upgradation of qualifications and curricula aligned with national skilling and credit frameworks.
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Key Offerings

  • Qualification design and development aligned to NSQF / NCrF
  • Outcomes-based model curriculum development
  • Learning pathway design and credit mapping
  • Industry validation and stakeholder consultation support
  • Secondary research, skill gap studies, and evidence-of-need documentation
  • Adoption, revision, and rationalisation of existing qualifications

Types of Qualifications Supported

Type of Qualification Duration Purpose Suitable For
Long-Term Training (LTT) ≥ 1200 hours Diploma, fresh skilling, apprenticeship, RPL Dedicated training centres, ITIs, skill universities
Short-Term Training (STT) < 1200 hours Fresh skilling, apprenticeship / internship, RPL All institutions
National Occupational Standards (NOS) 30–210 hours Upskilling, bridge courses, fresh skilling, integration with general education Industry, HEIs, schools
Micro-Credentials (MC) 7.5–30 hours Upskilling, bridge modules, CPD, integration with general education Industry, HEIs, schools
Nano-Credentials (NC) < 7.5 hours Orientation, CPD, bridge modules Primarily industry

Categories of Qualifications

Multiskilling

Development of multiple independent competencies within a sector to enhance workforce versatility and productivity.

Future Skills
Emerging and technology-driven skills aligned with evolving industry requirements and global trends.
Training of Assessors (ToA) / Training of Trainers (ToT)

Specialised qualifications for professionals undertaking trainer or assessor roles in the skilling ecosystem.

Resources
Qualification templates (QF, MC) | Platform links (NQR, SIDH, Kaushal Verse) | Policy links (NSQF, NCrF)
Cross-Sectoral Skills
Skills applicable across related or diverse sectors, supporting innovation, convergence, and value creation.
Apprenticeship-Embedded Skills
Qualifications integrating classroom learning with structured on-the-job training to enhance employability.
Industry-Driven Courses
Co-designed with industry to address specific workforce needs and real-world practices.