I want to validate a new higher education and training programme

To apply for validation of a new higher education and training programme, you should have a QQI-approved scope of provision that includes the relevant NFQ level, award class, discipline, and delivery mode(s).

Your application must also show that:

  • The programme learning outcomes are appropriate for the NFQ level and award type of the intended award.
  • The necessary resources, human and other, are available to the programme.
  • The award is achievable by the target learners.
  • You will be responsible for managing and quality assuring the programme.

Policies and criteria for the validation of programmes of education and training

Schedule of Fees (June 2019)

QQI Policy for Determining Award Standards (2014)

Statutory Quality Assurance Guidelines for Providers of Blended and Fully online Programmes 2023

Guidelines for Providers 2014, Operating Principles for PEL Arrangements

Assessment and Standards (Revised 2022)

QQI Policy and Criteria for Making Awards (2017)

Principles and Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of a National Approach to Credit in Irish Higher Education and Training

Principles and Operational Guidelines for the Recognition of Prior Learning in Further and Higher Education and Training (June 2005)

Protection of Enrolled Learners: Protocols for the Implementation of Part 6 of the 2012 Act

Protocols for the Protection of Enrolled Learners: Guidelines for Providers

QQI Policy Restatement: Policy and Criteria for Access, Transfer and Progression for FET and HE Providers

Roles, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct for Reviewers and Evaluators (2018)

View the QQI Awards Programme Database

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