The Informal Sector Industry Skills Council (ISISC) is committed to ensuring that all skill development activities within the informal sector of Bangladesh meet nationally recognized standards and maintain consistent quality. Through robust certification processes and a strong quality assurance framework, ISISC supports the development of a competent, credible, and industry-ready workforce.

1. Nationally Recognized Certification

ISISC facilitates skill certification aligned with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and approved by the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA).

Certification Ensures:

• Workers are formally recognized for their skills

• Employers gain access to verified, competent workers

• Training programs follow standard competency requirements

• Workers can pursue better employment opportunities—locally and abroad

Types of Certifications

• Competency-Based Training (CBT) Certification

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Certification

• Specialized Occupational Certificates

• Enterprise-level Competency Verification

2. Quality Assurance Framework

ISISC implements strict Quality Assurance (QA) mechanisms to ensure that training and assessments are conducted fairly, consistently, and in line with national standards.

Core QA Activities

• Monitoring training providers

• Assessing trainer and assessor competency

• Ensuring compliance with NOS and curriculum guidelines

• Reviewing assessment tools and methods

• Conducting internal and external verification

Goal of QA

To maintain credibility, transparency, and reliability across all skill development initiatives.

3. Assessment and Verification Procedures

ISISC follows a multi-step verification process to ensure the accuracy and validity of assessments.

Assessment Includes:

• Practical skill demonstration

• Written or oral tests (as required)

• Workplace-based performance evaluation

• Portfolio and experience review (for RPL)

Verification Ensures:

• Assessments are conducted without bias

• Candidate results match national assessment standards

• Certifying bodies follow uniform procedures

4. Accreditation and Support for Training Providers

To maintain high-quality training delivery, ISISC works with public and private training institutions.

Support Includes:

• Guiding institutions through national accreditation requirements

• Capacity building on Competency-Based Training & Assessment (CBTA)

• Regular monitoring and feedback

• Quality improvement recommendations

Outcome

Improved institutional performance and more reliable training services.

5. Strengthening Trust Across the Skills Ecosystem

Certification and quality assurance build:

• Credibility among employers

• Recognition of informal workers’ abilities

• Confidence in training sector outputs

• Alignment with global skills standards

6. Nationwide Impact

Through effective certification and quality assurance, ISISC contributes to:

• A skilled, certified, and competitive workforce

• Improved productivity of informal enterprises

• More structured and reliable training systems

• Enhanced national and international employment potential