The purpose of this learning outcomes guideline is to: a) Clarify and deepen the concept of learning outcomes and its relation to the ACQF. Across the world a substantial amount of research and guidance material has already been developed, advising on writing and using learning outcomes for different purposes, and this guideline draws on some of that information; b) Provide a technical orientation for national implementing bodies and stakeholders, especially the lead institutions managing the NQF and interacting with the (future) ACQF governing structure and implementation unit.