National Qualifications Register

The National Qualifications Register is a publicly accessible register that contains descriptions of qualifications recognized and verified in Slovakia. Its goal is to create a unified and transparent system based on the assumption that the skills, knowledge, and competencies required to obtain a qualification can be acquired through various forms of education and learning.

The backbone of the National Qualifications Register consists of qualification cards in which the public can find so-called qualification and assessment standards.

The National Qualifications Register allows employers to present their needs and requirements for educational outcomes. It offers assistance to educators and experts in education when developing educational program content and helps graduates meet the needs of the labour market.

Key functionalities

A transparent qualifications system in Slovakia
Combines education obtained through formal education (schools), non-formal education (educational institutions outside schools), and informal learning (in the workplace, through hobbies, etc.)
Contains qualification and assessment standards
Interconnects education and the labour market
Assists educators and experts in creating educational program content that better meets market needs

Main benefits

Ability to validate qualifications obtained outside formal education
Better employability in Slovakia and EU countries
Transfer of labour market requirements into educatio
Increased public interest in lifelong learning
Employment rate increase in Slovakia
Public information about all nationally recognized qualifications

References

State Institute of Vocational Education, National Qualifications Register of the Slovak Republic