Key functions of Qualification Development Division are:

• Carrying out activities in accordance with the applicable legislation;
• Development of national qualification framework and classification of education spheres and preparation of appropriate proposals;
• Management of development and improvement of the "Lifelong Learning" qualifications framework;
• Planning and management of awareness and recognition of national qualification framework on national and international level;
• Development of methodology and rules for elaboration of professional standards, framework documents, modules for vocational education;
• Management of professional standards, framework documents, modular development processes, preparation of proposals and submission to the Director of the NCEQE;
• Preparation of conclusions regarding the definition of the field of study and the formation of qualifications;
• Participation in public hearings and sessions within its competence;
• Elaboration of methodology and rules for the recognition of informal education, promotion and monitoring of the implementation;
• Develop recommendations regarding assessment of student / vocational student;
• Creation / production of the registry of qualifications;
• Elaboration of recommendations based on research and analysis of international experience and best practices;
• Cooperation with the Registry Division for verification of the accuracy of the information in the special card-questionnaire drawn up by the educational institution in accordance with the applicable legal acts and preparation of appropriate response;
• Informing of other structural units and stakeholders of the NCEQE within the competence and organizing and conducting trainings on relevant issues and providing consultations.