ACCREDITATION OF LEARNING PROGRAMME

  1. The application for Accreditation of Learning Programme shall be made to Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) office, within 12 months of an Education and Training Provider (ETP) who has been registered and accredited by BQA. Failing to do so will result in one’s registration and accreditation being revoked.
  2. An Education and Training Provider that wish to offer learning programme should:
    • Identify a registered National Credit and Qualification against which they want to develop a Learning Programme.
    • Develop a Learning Programme based on the BQA Quality Assurance Standard 3 requirements.
    • Seek endorsement from relevant professional body/ industry (where appropriate).
    • Apply for accreditation of the Learning Programme.
  3. Following the submission of an application, BQA will conduct assessment of the application and produce a report.
  4. A recommendation will then be made to Quality Assurance Committees (decision making structure).
  5. The Quality Assurance Committees will make decision for applications falling under NCQF Level 8 and make recommendations to the Board for applications falling between NCQF Levels 8 to10.
  6. The Board will make decision for applications falling between NCQF Levels 8 to 10.

NB: Accreditation of learning programmes shall be done at a fee set out in the Fees Regulations

To submit an application for Learning Programme accreditation click here.

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