KKNI

KKNI, the Kerangka Kualifikasi Nasional Indonesia (Indonesian National Qualifications Framework), is a system for classifying and recognizing qualifications across education and training sectors in Indonesia. It provides a common reference for learning outcomes, aligning knowledge, skills, and attitude with the level of qualification. The purpose of KKNI is to increase transparency, comparability, and portability of qualifications within the national labor market and to support lifelong learning, workforce development, and career progression.

The framework comprises six levels, labeled I through VI. Each level specifies the expected knowledge (theoretical understanding), skills (practical abilities and problem-solving capacity), and competence (autonomy, responsibility, and impact on work tasks) that a learner should demonstrate at that level. Levels are designed to accommodate different pathways to qualification, including formal education, vocational training, and recognition of prior learning. As levels ascend, the criteria generally require deeper understanding, greater technical or professional sophistication, and increased responsibility or leadership.

Implementation and use of KKNI involve mapping curricula, learning outcomes, and assessment methods to the appropriate levels. Educational institutions, training providers, and industry partners work together to ensure programs lead to recognizable qualifications. Accreditation and certification bodies reference KKNI to validate credentials, while employers use the framework to interpret and compare candidates’ qualifications. The KKNI also supports alignment with international qualification frameworks, facilitation of credit transfer, and integration with other national standards and licensing systems.

See also: Indonesian qualification framework, higher education standards, workforce development.