Publications & Resources
Since its establishment in 2001, the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland has, following extensive consultation with stakeholders, produced several documents which have set out its overall determinations, policies and procedures and operational guidelines. You can view a full list of publications by year or select a list of publications by topic, listed below. Alternatively please visit the National Framework of Qualifications website www.nfq.ie.
- Interactive Fan Diagram in Flash Format
- Framework - National
- Framework - International
- Access, Transfer & Progression
- Credit
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- Standards & Guidelines
- Fees Review


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