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.