Qualification data needs to support recognition of non-EU country vocational qualifications.

QUALIFICATION DATA NEEDS TO SUPPORT RECOGNITION OF NON-EU COUNTRY VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATION DATA NEEDS TO SUPPORT RECOGNITION OF NON-EU COUNTRY VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Disclaimer This report was prepared by Karen Adams, Vera Chilari, Peter Debreczeni and Mile Dželalija for ETF . The contents of the report are the sole responsibility of the ETF and do not necessarily reflect the views of the EU institutions. © European Training Foundation, 2025 Reproduction is authorised, provided the source is acknowledged. PREFACE This report describes the findings of a short research study conducted by EPRD on behalf of ETF . The study provides a snapshot of recognition practices and data needs across a small selection of non- EU and EU countries along with an examination of some enablers and challenges to recognition. The findings are based on information gathered between August 2024 and January 2025. The study involved a small sample of research participants along with information gathered when some websites were undergoing (re)development. As a result, the research cannot be viewed as a representative or comprehensive account of systems, practices and data requirements. However, the findings provide clear indications of key issues affecting the recognition within the EU of vocational qualifications from non-EU countries. The research team thanks the organisations and individuals who contributed their time to the research. All efforts have been taken to...