About SkillsIQ

As a not-for-profit, independent organisation, we bring decades of hands-on experience in workforce planning, training standards and an understanding of the credentialing process across diverse sectors

OUR FOCUS ON QUALITY IS CRUCIAL TO OUR CLIENTS’ SUCCESS

MICRO-CREDENTIALS

We develop, review and validate micro-credentials and provide guidance on delivery, ensuring every element of training aligns with best practice and is not just meeting, but exceeding industry standards.

WORKFORCE PLANNING

From mapping workforce needs to evaluating outcomes, we support organisations to design actionable, evidence-based strategies that tackle real challenges such as staff retention, skills gaps, and evolving job roles.

BUSINESS NEEDS ARE JUST THE BEGINNING ...

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING STANDARDS

We support skills development through projects and initiatives targeting learners, training providers, and industry. Our approach is built on the belief that robust skills development drives meaningful outcomes for individuals, businesses, and communities - boosting productivity, supporting innovation, and strengthening the wider economy.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

We consult widely and deeply - with industry leaders, government bodies, training providers, and communities - to ensure our work is not only informed by lived experience, but also delivers outcomes that are practical, relevant, and impactful.

we are an INDEPENdENT BODY, experts in SKILLs STANDARD development

ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED

Our achievement of ISO accreditation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, integrity and service excellence.

ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management systems

Experts in training and workforce development across diverse sectors

Proven track record in developing national and international standards

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Webinar - Introduction to Skills Literacy

In the first webinar of the six-part series, Yasmin King will join our series host Dr. Mark Keough to discuss the basics of skills literacy, including: What does skills literacy mean? Why do people have difficulty understanding and defining their own skills? And how can skills literacy lead to better career outcomes?

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CEDA - Opinion Article

Much of our workforce training is compliance-focused and not aimed at upskilling our workers. Without systems to track and recognise informal, formal, and self-directed learning, employees are having to repeat training unnecessarily. This highlights the need to embrace open recognition and use AI-powered skills recognition systems like SkillsAware to validate real skills in the workforce, if we want to address the issue of productivity.

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VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’

National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) VET Research Conference ‘No Frills’ co-hosted with TAFE Queensland. Melinda Brown, General Manager, SkillsIQ, presented how technological solutions can be adapted and integrated into existing systems to validate individuals' capabilities and experience in the workforce.

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