Autorité Congolaise de Régulation des Certifications et Qualifications Professionnelles (ACRCQP)

ACRCQP is the body responsible for developing and implementing the National Framework for Certifications and Qualifications in the DRC.

About the ACRCQP

The Congolese Authority for the Regulation of Certifications and Professional Qualifications (ACRCQP) is the body responsible for developing and implementing the National Framework for Certifications and Qualifications (CNCQ) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Established by decree in November 2023 and recently appointed with a new leadership team, ACRCQP plays a key role in modernizing the training and professional qualification system.

Its mission is to ensure effective governance, strengthen the quality of training, and work closely with employers and unions to enhance the recognition of skills at all levels and across all sectors.

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The DRC Mobilises for Its National Certification Framework for Lifelong Learning

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking action and joining the group of African states that have established National Certification Authorities for a more integrated and effective management of high-quality certifications across the entire national education system.

Cooperation with the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)

Partnership, collaboration, and synergy between the ACQF and National Certification Frameworks (NCF) in Africa contribute to transforming and reforming skills development ecosystems, lifelong learning, certification comparability between countries, and inclusion in decent employment.

Green Skills and Jobs – A Key Link in the DRC’s Vision for Sustainable Development

The role of ACRCQP in developing green skills and jobs for job creation, innovation in education and training, and regional cooperation for the development of the Congo Basin.