Connect qualifications across Africa

The Qualifications and Credentials Platform (QCP) is a key part of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF). It connects national qualifications databases across Africa – making qualifications visible, comparable, and recognised beyond borders.

The QCP was launched in 2024 and is currently active in 23 countries. It supports the African Union's Agenda 2063 vision of an integrated, mobile, and competitive continent. Africa is the world's youngest continent. A modern, shared qualifications system helps young people move, learn, and work freely across borders. The QCP makes this possible by giving learners, employers, and governments a single trusted source for qualifications information from across the continent.

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The QCP Public Portal helps learners, employers, policy-makers to search, view, and compare qualifications from all over Africa. The portal is an open-access tool - no log-in required. Everyone can

• search and compare qualifications from participating countries
• understand qualification levels and recognition status

Search qualifications → Links to QCP Public Portal

The QCP Curator Portal is a secure space for national authorities. Qualifications data providers can

• register, manage, and publish qualifications data
• find technical documentation and data standards
• get support from the QCP helpdesk

Access the QCP Curator Portal → Link to QCP Curator Portal

The QCP Interactive Online Course is designed for ministry officials, database curators, and qualifications experts. It helps participants to

• gain hands-on experience using the Platform and its features
• understand the QCP policy framework and its vision for continental integration
• prepare, structure, and upload national qualifications data to the QCP.
• supports their country’s active role in the African qualifications ecosystem through ACQF QCP.

Access online course → Links to e-learning platform

Latest Updates  

Statistics Dashboard    

• Number of qualifications in database
• Number of participating countries
• Recent platform updates