We champion the value of experiential knowledge, workplace competencies, and informal learning through structured Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), powered by advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Blockchain.
As an innovative body that bridges the gap between lived experience and formal qualifications, OICAP-QA affirms full compliance with ISO/IEC 17024:2012, the globally recognized standard for the certification of persons. This standard defines the principles and requirements for bodies certifying individuals, and OICAP-QA embraces it as the bedrock of its operations, quality assurance, and credibility.
As an innovative body that bridges the gap between lived experience and formal qualifications, OICAP-QA affirms full compliance with ISO/IEC 17024:2012, the globally recognized standard for the certification of persons. This standard defines the principles and requirements for bodies certifying individuals, and OICAP-QA embraces it as the bedrock of its operations, quality assurance, and credibility.
Grounded in global relevance and operational excellence, OICAP-QA bridges the often-overlooked gap between lived experiences and formal qualifications. Our work is rooted in cutting-edge technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Blockchain, creating scalable, credible, and secure platforms that redefine how skills and competencies are recognized and rewarded worldwide.
Our Core Mission
To democratize education and professional recognition by developing innovative, technology-driven systems that validate practical skills and prior experiential learning (APEL), ensuring access to formal qualifications and economic mobility for individuals across the globe.
To democratize education and professional recognition by developing innovative, technology-driven systems that validate practical skills and prior experiential learning (APEL), ensuring access to formal qualifications and economic mobility for individuals across the globe.
Aims & Objectives
Practice Qualifications
Practice Qualifications
Programmatic Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
Skill Recognition and APEL Validation
Accredit informal, non-formal, and workplace learning through structured APEL systems.
Use AI to certify practical competencies.
Translate vocational and artisanal skills into recognized qualifications.
AI-Powered Assessment Systems
Develop secure AI- and blockchain-enabled platforms for skill validation.
License and train APEL assessors and HR professionals on AI-integrated methodologies.
Global Accreditation and Framework Alignment
Align APEL with national/international qualification frameworks (e.g., NNQF, EQF, AQF).
Promote international recognition through MOUs and strategic alliances.
Inclusive Access to Credentialing
Provide digital credentialing to underserved populations: artisans, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
Promote educational equity through inclusive recognition systems.
Lifelong Learning and Digital Innovation
Support continuing professional development via digital and hybrid platforms.
Offer micro-credentials, scholarships, and AI-enabled learning tools.
Quality Assurance and Ethical Standards
Maintain credibility through assessor certification, independent audits, and transparent appeals.
Uphold a global Code of Ethics for fair assessment practices.
Research, Policy, and Advocacy
Publish whitepapers and policy briefs on APEL, AI in education, and digital skills.
Engage with governments to drive policy reforms.
Capacity Building and Global Outreach
Host international symposia and capacity-building programs.
Provide implementation guides, toolkits, and assessor training curricula.
Strategic Partnerships and Recognitions
Partner with universities, vocational institutes, and regulators for co-branded credentials.
Facilitate dual certification and joint recognitions aligned with labor market needs.
Accredit informal, non-formal, and workplace learning through structured APEL systems.
Use AI to certify practical competencies.
Translate vocational and artisanal skills into recognized qualifications.
AI-Powered Assessment Systems
Develop secure AI- and blockchain-enabled platforms for skill validation.
License and train APEL assessors and HR professionals on AI-integrated methodologies.
Global Accreditation and Framework Alignment
Align APEL with national/international qualification frameworks (e.g., NNQF, EQF, AQF).
Promote international recognition through MOUs and strategic alliances.
Inclusive Access to Credentialing
Provide digital credentialing to underserved populations: artisans, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
Promote educational equity through inclusive recognition systems.
Lifelong Learning and Digital Innovation
Support continuing professional development via digital and hybrid platforms.
Offer micro-credentials, scholarships, and AI-enabled learning tools.
Quality Assurance and Ethical Standards
Maintain credibility through assessor certification, independent audits, and transparent appeals.
Uphold a global Code of Ethics for fair assessment practices.
Research, Policy, and Advocacy
Publish whitepapers and policy briefs on APEL, AI in education, and digital skills.
Engage with governments to drive policy reforms.
Capacity Building and Global Outreach
Host international symposia and capacity-building programs.
Provide implementation guides, toolkits, and assessor training curricula.
Strategic Partnerships and Recognitions
Partner with universities, vocational institutes, and regulators for co-branded credentials.
Facilitate dual certification and joint recognitions aligned with labor market needs.
Key Areas of Activity
APEL Assessments & Certifications
Blockchain-secured Digital Credentialing
AI-Driven Competency Evaluation
Professional Development for Assessors
Inclusive Scholarships for Skill Learners
Distance and Lifelong Learning Integration
Policy Standardization and Advisory
Global Partnerships & Validation Networks
Digital Access and Educational Equity Advocacy
APEL Assessments & Certifications
Blockchain-secured Digital Credentialing
AI-Driven Competency Evaluation
Professional Development for Assessors
Inclusive Scholarships for Skill Learners
Distance and Lifelong Learning Integration
Policy Standardization and Advisory
Global Partnerships & Validation Networks
Digital Access and Educational Equity Advocacy
Target Beneficiaries
Skilled professionals without formal academic credentials
Artisans, technicians, and informal sector workers
Youth, women, and persons with disabilities
Employers needing verifiable workforce competencies
Educational providers supporting alternative learning pathways
OICAP-QA’s Global Commitment
OICAP-QA serves as a transformational engine in global education, ensuring that no skill, experience, or contribution is left unrecognized. Through trusted, tech-enhanced credentialing and validation, we bridge the gap between informal knowledge and formal recognition, fostering inclusive growth and sustainable career mobility worldwide.
Skilled professionals without formal academic credentials
Artisans, technicians, and informal sector workers
Youth, women, and persons with disabilities
Employers needing verifiable workforce competencies
Educational providers supporting alternative learning pathways
OICAP-QA’s Global Commitment
OICAP-QA serves as a transformational engine in global education, ensuring that no skill, experience, or contribution is left unrecognized. Through trusted, tech-enhanced credentialing and validation, we bridge the gap between informal knowledge and formal recognition, fostering inclusive growth and sustainable career mobility worldwide.
Commitment to ISO/IEC 17024:2012: Principles, Practices, and Platforms
1. Impartiality, Independence & Transparent Governance
OICAP-QA is an independent certifying authority, operating with strict impartiality and integrity. Our certification schemes are governed by documented procedures, professional ethics, and a neutral appeals mechanism to ensure credibility and fairness. We serve individuals, institutions, informal learners, and employers, without bias, aligning with the global Code of Ethics for assessors and certifiers.
2. Competency-Based and Practice-Oriented Certification Framework
Our certification structure is a tiered ladder of Practice-Based Qualifications, mapped to EQF levels 3 to 8.
These include:
Certificate of Practice (Cert.oP)
Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Practice (Dip.oP, Adv.Dip.oP)
Postgraduate Diploma of Practice (PGD.oP)
Bachelor, Master Diploma, and Master of Practice (B.oP, M.Dip.oP, M.oP)
Doctorate Diploma and Doctor of Practice (Dr.Dip.oP, Dr.oP)
Professor of Practice (Prof.oP)
Each qualification is designed to validate real-world competence through micro-assignments, applied projects, fieldwork, and domain-transformative initiatives, supporting lifelong learning, economic mobility, and workforce credibility.
Certificate of Practice (Cert.oP)
Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Practice (Dip.oP, Adv.Dip.oP)
Postgraduate Diploma of Practice (PGD.oP)
Bachelor, Master Diploma, and Master of Practice (B.oP, M.Dip.oP, M.oP)
Doctorate Diploma and Doctor of Practice (Dr.Dip.oP, Dr.oP)
Professor of Practice (Prof.oP)
Each qualification is designed to validate real-world competence through micro-assignments, applied projects, fieldwork, and domain-transformative initiatives, supporting lifelong learning, economic mobility, and workforce credibility.
3. AI-Powered and Blockchain-Secured Assessment Systems
In full alignment with ISO 17024, all assessment methodologies are standardized, valid, and secure.
In full alignment with ISO 17024, all assessment methodologies are standardized, valid, and secure.
We utilize:
AI-integrated tools for skill evaluation
Blockchain-backed digital credentialing for verification
Capstone projects and field-based assessments for hands-on validation
APEL methodologies to recognize informal, non-formal, and workplace learning
We license and train assessors, HR professionals, and academic leaders in these digital processes, ensuring technical competence and standardized judgment across all programs.
AI-integrated tools for skill evaluation
Blockchain-backed digital credentialing for verification
Capstone projects and field-based assessments for hands-on validation
APEL methodologies to recognize informal, non-formal, and workplace learning
We license and train assessors, HR professionals, and academic leaders in these digital processes, ensuring technical competence and standardized judgment across all programs.
4. Qualification and Certification of Assessors
All assessors are qualified professionals who undergo rigorous AI-integrated training on APEL methodologies, ISO-aligned assessments, and ethics.
All assessors are qualified professionals who undergo rigorous AI-integrated training on APEL methodologies, ISO-aligned assessments, and ethics.
Their competence is maintained through:
Regular recalibration
Certification under OICAP-QA’s internal frameworks
Annual CPD programs
This guarantees reliable, valid, and equitable certification decisions across all applicant categories, including underserved populations.
Regular recalibration
Certification under OICAP-QA’s internal frameworks
Annual CPD programs
This guarantees reliable, valid, and equitable certification decisions across all applicant categories, including underserved populations.
5. Inclusive Access and Equity in Credentialing
OICAP-QA is deeply committed to educational equity and social inclusion. We prioritize underserved populations—including artisans, youth, women, and persons with disabilities—by:
OICAP-QA is deeply committed to educational equity and social inclusion. We prioritize underserved populations—including artisans, youth, women, and persons with disabilities—by:
Offering accessible certification pathways
Issuing digital credentials
Providing inclusive scholarships
Promoting alternative learning pathways
Our systems are digitally accessible and globally scalable, ensuring no skill or experience is left unrecognized.
Issuing digital credentials
Providing inclusive scholarships
Promoting alternative learning pathways
Our systems are digitally accessible and globally scalable, ensuring no skill or experience is left unrecognized.
6. Recertification, Continuing Competence & CPD
We implement structured recertification protocols for our certified persons. Professionals are encouraged to:
Engage in CPD
Submit updated portfolios
Demonstrate current practice in their field
This ensures lifelong relevance, sustainability, and alignment with current labor market needs.
7. Stakeholder Engagement and Global Alignment
Our certification policies are informed by alignment with national and international frameworks including:
Nigerian National Qualifications Framework (NNQF)
European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
We maintain strategic partnerships with universities, regulators, TVET institutions, and professional bodies to ensure global recognition and cross-border portability of OICAP-QA certifications. These include dual certifications, co-branded credentials, and joint qualification recognitions.
Our certification policies are informed by alignment with national and international frameworks including:
Nigerian National Qualifications Framework (NNQF)
European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
We maintain strategic partnerships with universities, regulators, TVET institutions, and professional bodies to ensure global recognition and cross-border portability of OICAP-QA certifications. These include dual certifications, co-branded credentials, and joint qualification recognitions.
8. Appeals, Complaints, and Integrity Protocols
We adhere to ISO 17024’s mandates for:
Transparent and documented appeals processes
Independent complaints resolution panels
Continuous auditing of assessors and schemes
Ethical practices, data confidentiality, and organizational transparency are foundational to our legitimacy.
9. Digital Transformation and Future-Ready Certification
OICAP-QA is a tech-enabled body, redefining certification through:
AI-driven analytics for learner profiling
Blockchain-secured credentialing systems
Interactive digital platforms for skill validation
Micro-credentials and hybrid learning options
Toolkits, curricula, and global symposia to scale APEL across regions
Our Certification Policy Manual is built on:
Equity and inclusiveness
Transparency and verifiability
Quality assurance and ethical integrity
Alignment with global qualifications frameworks
OICAP-QA is a tech-enabled body, redefining certification through:
AI-driven analytics for learner profiling
Blockchain-secured credentialing systems
Interactive digital platforms for skill validation
Micro-credentials and hybrid learning options
Toolkits, curricula, and global symposia to scale APEL across regions
Our Certification Policy Manual is built on:
Equity and inclusiveness
Transparency and verifiability
Quality assurance and ethical integrity
Alignment with global qualifications frameworks
10. Policy, Research & Advocacy
We lead global conversations on AI in education, APEL standards, and digital transformation, publishing:
Whitepapers
Policy briefs
Research on informal learning, assessment technologies, and upskilling pathways
We collaborate with governments, NGOs, and multilateral agencies to drive reforms that support alternative credentialing and educational equity.
We lead global conversations on AI in education, APEL standards, and digital transformation, publishing:
Whitepapers
Policy briefs
Research on informal learning, assessment technologies, and upskilling pathways
We collaborate with governments, NGOs, and multilateral agencies to drive reforms that support alternative credentialing and educational equity.
OICAP-QA’s Global Role and ISO 17024 Positioning
OICAP-QA stands as a beacon of 21st-century educational transformation, redefining professional certification through innovation, inclusion, and global relevance. Our certification schemes honor the principle that ability—not formality—is the new currency of recognition.
By embedding ISO/IEC 17024:2012 into our quality and operations framework, we guarantee that every credential issued by OICAP-QA represents a trustworthy, validated, and globally aligned measure of competence—fit for today's workforce and tomorrow’s challenges.
Omniversity International Council for Academic and Practice Qualifications and Assessments LLC, Missouri, USA, hereby also declares its full compliance with ISO 21001:2018, the international standard for management systems for educational organizations (EOMS).
As a quality-driven global academic body, we commit to the following:
Learner-Centric Educational Management:
Our systems are designed around the diverse needs, goals, and expectations of learners in both academic and non-formal education settings, with particular focus on distance and lifelong learning.
Clear Vision and Strategic Planning:
Our mission, vision, and objectives are clearly articulated, documented, and systematically pursued through measurable strategic planning and performance indicators.
Inclusive and Accessible Learning Environment:
We promote equity, accessibility, and inclusion by designing flexible and barrier-free learning services across all our delivery modes.
Competency of Educators and Evaluators:
Our faculty, assessors, and administrative staff are qualified, well-trained, and regularly evaluated to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality learning experiences.
Leadership and Governance Excellence:
Our governance structure supports ethical leadership, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous quality improvement.
Evidence-Based Decision-Making:
We utilize data gathered from learners, facilitators, stakeholders, and performance metrics to inform decision-making, improve curriculum design, and optimize learner satisfaction.
Accountability and Continuous Improvement:
We conduct regular internal audits, management reviews, and feedback cycles to identify opportunities for improvement and maintain compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
By embracing ISO 21001:2018, Omniversity affirms its leadership in the development, administration, and recognition of quality education and practice qualifications—supporting a culture of excellence, innovation, and global academic integrity.
Certification Structure – Practice-Based Qualifications
OICAP-QA offers a structured ladder of qualifications based on assessed practical competencies and validated prior learning experiences:
1. Certificate of Practice (Cert.oP)
Level: Entry-Level (EQF 3–4)
Duration: 4 weeks
Capstone: Micro-practical assignment
Award Function: Entry into vocational or pre-professional roles
Status: Certified Entry-Level Practitioner
Level: Entry-Level (EQF 3–4)
Duration: 4 weeks
Capstone: Micro-practical assignment
Award Function: Entry into vocational or pre-professional roles
Status: Certified Entry-Level Practitioner
2. Diploma of Practice (Dip.oP)
Level: Intermediate (EQF 5)
Duration: 6 weeks
Capstone: Practical demonstration project
Award Function: Semi-professional engagement
Status: Certified Practitioner
Level: Intermediate (EQF 5)
Duration: 6 weeks
Capstone: Practical demonstration project
Award Function: Semi-professional engagement
Status: Certified Practitioner
3. Advanced Diploma of Practice (Adv.Dip.oP)
Level: Higher Certificate (EQF 6)
Duration: 8 weeks
Capstone: Field-based applied case study
Award Function: Pre-Bachelor recognition
Status: Senior Technician/Associate Specialist
Level: Higher Certificate (EQF 6)
Duration: 8 weeks
Capstone: Field-based applied case study
Award Function: Pre-Bachelor recognition
Status: Senior Technician/Associate Specialist
4. Postgraduate Diploma of Practice (PGD.oP)
Level: Post-Bachelor (EQF 7)
Duration: 10 weeks
Capstone: Analytical project with measurable outcomes
Award Function: Preparation for advanced consultancy
Status: Postgraduate Certified Professional
Level: Post-Bachelor (EQF 7)
Duration: 10 weeks
Capstone: Analytical project with measurable outcomes
Award Function: Preparation for advanced consultancy
Status: Postgraduate Certified Professional
5. Bachelor of Practice (B.oP)
Level: Undergraduate (EQF 6)
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Independent project
Award Function: Entry into managerial roles
Status: Certified Professional Practitioner
Level: Undergraduate (EQF 6)
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Independent project
Award Function: Entry into managerial roles
Status: Certified Professional Practitioner
6. Master Diploma of Practice (M.Dip.oP)
Level: Advanced Professional (EQF 7 equivalent)
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Domain-wide analysis
Award Function: Higher specialist recognition
Status: Certified Advanced Practitioner
Level: Advanced Professional (EQF 7 equivalent)
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Domain-wide analysis
Award Function: Higher specialist recognition
Status: Certified Advanced Practitioner
7. Master of Practice (M.oP)
Level: Graduate (EQF 7)
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Practice-based applied research
Award Function: Strategic leadership roles
Status: Certified Professional Expert
Level: Graduate (EQF 7)
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Practice-based applied research
Award Function: Strategic leadership roles
Status: Certified Professional Expert
8. Doctorate Diploma of Practice (Dr.Dip.oP)
Level: Doctorate-Level Diploma (EQF 8)
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Applied doctoral-level project/publication
Award Function: Terminal specialist recognition
Status: Certified Doctoral-Level Specialist
Level: Doctorate-Level Diploma (EQF 8)
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Applied doctoral-level project/publication
Award Function: Terminal specialist recognition
Status: Certified Doctoral-Level Specialist
9. Doctor of Practice (Dr.oP)
Level: Doctorate (EQF 8)
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Domain-transformative project
Award Function: Senior consulting & leadership
Status: Certified Senior Practitioner and Leader
Level: Doctorate (EQF 8)
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Domain-transformative project
Award Function: Senior consulting & leadership
Status: Certified Senior Practitioner and Leader
10. Professor of Practice (Prof.oP)
Level: Terminal Honorific Award
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Legacy project or keynote/policy whitepaper
Award Function: Lifetime achievement and global thought leadership
Status: Professorial-level recognition
Level: Terminal Honorific Award
Duration: 12 weeks
Capstone: Legacy project or keynote/policy whitepaper
Award Function: Lifetime achievement and global thought leadership
Status: Professorial-level recognition
Master Diploma of Practice (M.Dip.oP) vs. Master of Practice (M.oP)
The Master Diploma of Practice (M.Dip.oP) serves as a transitional award for advanced professionals leading applied initiatives. It emphasizes deep technical practice, reflection, and applied problem-solving.
The Master of Practice (M.oP) represents a terminal masters-level award, focused on strategic leadership, complex systems thinking, and scalable innovations. It positions the recipient for entry into doctoral-level professional awards, including the Dr. Dip.oP and Dr.oP.
The Master Diploma of Practice (M.Dip.oP) serves as a transitional award for advanced professionals leading applied initiatives. It emphasizes deep technical practice, reflection, and applied problem-solving.
The Master of Practice (M.oP) represents a terminal masters-level award, focused on strategic leadership, complex systems thinking, and scalable innovations. It positions the recipient for entry into doctoral-level professional awards, including the Dr. Dip.oP and Dr.oP.
Legitimacy & Uniqueness
OICAP-QA is a newly established body with no conflicting identity in any major global registry of education certification bodies. Its concept is strategic, original, and globally responsive—aligning with UNESCO, World Bank, and ILO priorities on lifelong learning, skills validation, and educational equity.
OICAP-QA is a newly established body with no conflicting identity in any major global registry of education certification bodies. Its concept is strategic, original, and globally responsive—aligning with UNESCO, World Bank, and ILO priorities on lifelong learning, skills validation, and educational equity.
Certification Policy Manual – Executive Summary
Purpose:
To set forth foundational policies for the recognition, validation, certification, and digital credentialing of APEL, skills, and competencies using AI-enabled assessment systems.
Core Principles:
Equity and inclusiveness
Transparency and verifiability
Quality assurance and ethical integrity
Alignment with global qualifications frameworks
Scope of Certifications:
Artisanal and technical skills
Vocational and workplace competencies
Leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation
Informal and non-formal learning (TVET, apprenticeships, CPD)
International Framework Equivalency (e.g., NNQF, EQF, NVQ)
OICAP-QA stands as a beacon of 21st-century education transformation, ensuring that ability, not formality, becomes the new standard of global professional recognition.
Purpose:
To set forth foundational policies for the recognition, validation, certification, and digital credentialing of APEL, skills, and competencies using AI-enabled assessment systems.
Core Principles:
Equity and inclusiveness
Transparency and verifiability
Quality assurance and ethical integrity
Alignment with global qualifications frameworks
Scope of Certifications:
Artisanal and technical skills
Vocational and workplace competencies
Leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation
Informal and non-formal learning (TVET, apprenticeships, CPD)
International Framework Equivalency (e.g., NNQF, EQF, NVQ)
OICAP-QA stands as a beacon of 21st-century education transformation, ensuring that ability, not formality, becomes the new standard of global professional recognition.
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Chairman/President/Dean,
Omniversity International Council for Academic & Practice Qualifications & Assessments (OICAP-QA)
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Professor Tokunbo Akeredolu-Ale
D.Prof PhD DBA F.NISMA F.CIA F.NIIS F.IMC F.CILRM, F.CISMDM, F.NACSP, F.CIPM, Prof.F.AIMFIN Prof.F.OMV, Prof.F.OIPLD, Prof.F.OGA Prof.F.OIC Prof.F.UAIEE Prof.F.UAEE Prof.F.IAAIEL Prof.F.OBS
Chairman/President/Dean,
Omniversity International Council for Academic & Practice Qualifications & Assessments (OICAP-QA)
Professor of Artificial Intelligence Powered Marketing Communications, Leadership, Organizational & Risk Management
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Practice Qualifications
Programmatic Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
Skill Recognition and APEL Validation
Accredit informal, non-formal, and workplace learning through structured APEL systems.
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