At the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), we recognise the breadth and depth of professional practice, experience, and quality in the adult education sector through digital credentials such as Skills Badges.
Skills Badges recognise demonstrated competence in real-world practice. They are awarded to practitioners who can provide authentic evidence of their work and demonstrate their ability to apply adult learning principles effectively. Unlike traditional qualifications, Skills Badges are earned through validated professional practice, not simply through programme completion.
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Overview of Skills Credentialling Assessment Process
Skills Badges are awarded through a structured, evidence-based portfolio assessment to ensure rigour, fairness, and credibility. Submission of an application does not guarantee a successful outcome. The key steps are as follows:
Prep Work
Prepare Application, Assessment Forms and portfolio.
For AITP Role Badge applicants: Prepare Endorsement of practice.
Stage 1: Screening / Advisory
Submit Application, Assessment Forms and portfolio.
For AITP Role Badge applicants: Submit Endorsement of practice.
Stage 2: Assessment Interview
Elaborate on, and justify the submitted Assessment forms and portfolio.
Notification of Outcome(s)
Award of Skills Badges to successful applicants after careful review.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified.
The following are the Skills Badges offered under Skills Credentialling:
WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP)
Attaining the 6 skills badges tagged to DDDLP credit exemption modules through the Skills Badges pathway will automatically qualify you for the equivalent module credit exemptions.
Impact Monitoring and Evaluation
DDDLP RPP
Apply Reflective Practice for Professional Development
Impact Monitoring and Evaluation
DDDLP LNA
Perform Learning Needs Analysis to Enhance Work Performance
Impact Monitoring and Evaluation
DDDLP BCL
Design Blended Curriculum for Adult Learning
Intervention Design and Development
DDDLP ALP
Design Assessment to Evaluate Learning and Performance
Intervention Design and Development
DDDLP DCF
Develop Courseware for Facilitation
Intervention Design and Development
DDDLP DCE
Develop Courseware for e-LearningSkills Badges by Category
Skills badges fall into the following categories:
All WSQ DDDLP skills badges requires WSQ ACTA/ACLP (or equivalent)
* These WSQ DDDLP skills badges additionally require WSQ DACE/DDDLP (or equivalent)
IMPACT MONITORING AND EVALUATION
- Reflective Practice
- Learning Needs Analysis *
INTERVENTION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
- Curriculum Design *
- Assessment Design *
- Instructional Design
- E-Learning Design
Important Information
Please note: Completion of formal or informal learning programmes, or applying for credit exemption through the Qualification Track, does not automatically qualify an individual for a Skills Badge. Applicants must demonstrate their competence by providing authenticated work practice evidence that meets the relevant assessment criteria.
However, IAL recognises and affirms your professional expertise through credit exemptions for selected programmes, including:
- WSQ Diploma for Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP)
For the latest information on credit exemptions, please refer to the Credit Exemption webpage.
How Can I Apply?
For each application, please download the following forms for your reference and use:
SKILLS BADGE |
EQUIVALENT CREDIT EXEMPTION MODULE |
SELF ASSESSMENT FORM |
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DDDLP RPP Apply Reflective Practice for Professional Development |
TEMPLATE-Skills_Badge_DDDLP01_RPP_Self-Assessment_APPLICANT-NAME_-v1.3.docx |
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DDDLP LNA Perform Learning Needs Analysis to Enhance Work Performance |
TEMPLATE-Skills_Badge_DDDLP02_LNA_Self-Assessment_APPLICANT-NAME_-v1.3.docx |
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DDDLP BCL Design Blended Curriculum for Adult Learning |
TEMPLATE-Skills_Badge_DDDLP03_BCL_Self-Assessment_APPLICANT-NAME_-v1.3.docx |
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DDDLP ALP Design Assessment to Evaluate Learning and Performance |
TEMPLATE-Skills_Badge_DDDLP04_ALP_Self-Assessment_APPLICANT-NAME_-v1.3.docx |
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DDDLP DCF Develop Courseware for Facilitation |
TEMPLATE-Skills_Badge_DDDLP05_DCF_Self-Assessment_APPLICANT-NAME_-v1.3.docx |
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DDDLP DCE Develop Courseware for e-Learning |
TEMPLATE-Skills_Badge_DDDLP06_DCE_Self-Assessment_APPLICANT-NAME_-v1.3.docx |
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, please check that you have:
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3a. Make payment for Stage 1 Screening session with IAL’s Skills Assessor who will clarify your submission.
You may make the payment via bank transfer to:
- OCBC (Bank Code: 7339 Branch code: 695)
- Account number: 695-632117-001 (Account name: SUSS-IAL)
- Remarks: <Your Full Name as per NRIC>-Screening
E.g. “Tan Ah Beng –Screening” - Record the transaction details and save a screenshot of your successful fee credit to SUSS-IAL.
3b. Attach Step 2 & 3 payment screenshots in the online application form for Stage 1 Screening
[Apply Here]
Please don’t complete the payment in Step 4 yet — we’ll let you know when to proceed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All fees paid are not refundable. Any incomplete form will render your application void.
4a. Make payment for Stage 2 Assessment session with IAL’s Skills Assessor who will clarify your submission.
You may make the payment via bank transfer to:
- OCBC (Bank Code: 7339 Branch code: 695)
- Account number: 695-632117-001 (Account name: SUSS-IAL)
- Remarks: <Your Full Name as per NRIC>-Assessment
E.g. “Tan Ah Beng –Assessment” - Record the transaction details and save a screenshot of your successful fee credit to SUSS-IAL.
4b. Attach Step 2 & 3 payment screenshots in the online application form for Stage 2 Assessment
[Apply Here]
IMPORTANT NOTE: All fees paid are not refundable. Any incomplete form will render your application void.
Application Fees
* The fee is inclusive of prevailing GST and subject to changes. All fees are non-refundable.
Remarks: For the mandatory Screening session with the advisor, incomplete self-assessment form will render application void.
Remarks: For the Skills Assessment interview session, instructions for payment will be provided after completion of Stage 1 - please do not make payment in advance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- verify authenticity of your work
- clarify your evidence
- understand the reasoning behind your practice
This ensures that Skills Badges reflect genuine professional competence.
- Upon successful completion of Stage 2 Assessment Interview Session, you will be notified of the assessment outcome within the next 14 days.
- You will be required to reply within 14 days to acknowledge, indicate acceptance, and make payment for awarded Skills Badges. After 14 days, the recommended Skill Badge(s) will no longer be eligible for acceptance.
- IAL reserves the right of final decision for award of skills badge and credit exemption.
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- IAL collects personal data for teaching, learning, research and administrative purposes. All personal data collected through IAL's website will be handled in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (the "Act”). Please read our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use. Please rest assured that all information and material received by IAL and our adjunct assessors will be treated with strict confidentiality and used only for the purpose of Skills Credentialing assessment.
- SUSS and IAL reserve the right to pursue legal action against any individual or organization who submits falsified documents to apply for credit exemption(s) to attain WSQ qualification(s).
- IAL reserves the rights to decline or disqualify your application, including direct/credit exemption and skills badges if awarded, at its sole discretion as it deems appropriate.