According to the Regulations of the Board of the Thailand Professional Qualification Institute on the Criteria, Methods, and Conditions for Issuance of Professional Qualifications and Certificates of Competence B.E. 2566, the following key terms are defined:

Learning refers to education and training at various levels in accordance with the National Education Act.

Accreditation of Learning Programs Aligned with Occupational Standards or Work Support Competencies aims to enable educational institutions to develop curricula that align with the competency elements defined in the Occupational Standards or Work Support Competencies. This ensures that learners in these programs are eligible to receive a Certificate of Competence or Professional Qualification Certificate upon graduation.

Both public and private educational institutions or their respective governing bodies wishing to have their learning programs accredited as aligned with the competency elements outlined in the Occupational Standards or Work Support Competencies may proceed as follows: