A trusted global framework for validating and certifying qualifications across borders.
GCCS is a global certification standard designed to improve transparency, comparability, and trust in qualifications in an increasingly international labour market. It supports lifelong learning and facilitates the validation of learning outcomes. The GCCS framework has been developed with reference to the principles and key requirements of ISO/IEC 17024 (certification of persons), to strengthen impartiality, competence-based assessment, and auditability.
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GCCS was developed in response to structural changes shaping the European and global labour market, particularly the green transition, digital transformation, and the growing need for upskilling and reskilling. Traditional qualification systems often rely on narrow occupational profiles and may not fully reflect modern, interdisciplinary competence needs. GCCS addresses this gap by enabling the certification of combined and cross-cutting competencies within a consistent quality framework.
Delivered under the Talent Odyssey programme. Accredits and supervises local certification bodies, audits examination platforms, verifies submissions of learning outcomes, and supports system-level reporting.
Access official GCCS template documents designed to support consistent implementation of the standard across accredited organisations. Templates are provided to improve clarity, comparability, and audit readiness of certification processes.
If your organisation certifies qualifications and operates examination processes, you can apply for GCCS accreditation. Accreditation confirms that your certification model, governance, and examination integrity align with GCCS requirements and can be trusted across borders.
