Conditions for Developing Vocational Training Programs 2026

Conditions for Developing Vocational Training Programs are implemented based on strict legal grounds to standardize teaching processes and assess learner capacity. Implementing units need to comply with the program structure, including both theory and practice, to ensure output for the labor market. In the following article, Long Phan Consulting Company will provide information on conditions for developing vocational training programs under current law.

What is the training program?

According to Clause 1, Article 2 of Circular 17/2021/TT-BGDĐT, a training program is a system of educational and training activities designed and organized to achieve training objectives, aiming to grant a higher education degree to learners. The training program includes objectives, volume of knowledge, structure, content, methods, and forms of assessment for subjects, disciplines, training levels, and output standards suitable to the Vietnam National Qualifications Framework.

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Conditions for Developing Vocational Training Programs

According to Clauses 1 and 2, Article 18 of the Law on Vocational Education 2025, the development of training programs must ensure the following requirements:

• Support learners to develop capacity and access the next training level according to the Vietnam National Qualifications Framework.
• Reference occupational competency standards or national occupational skill standards (if any).
• Periodically review, update, and supplement to suit the development of science and technology, labor market needs, practical production/business requirements, career trends, and learner capacity.
• Secondary vocational education programs must integrate core high school knowledge and vocational expertise, ensuring requirements in Clause 1 Article 18.

The objectives of developing training programs for vocational education institutions

According to Clause 2, Article 6 of the Law on Vocational Education 2025, the objectives are:

• College Level: Equip learners with the capacity to perform and solve complex, unpredictable tasks; creativity; apply modern technology; guide and supervise others.
• Intermediate Level: Equip learners with the capacity to perform and solve complex, predictable tasks; apply modern technology; work independently in changing conditions or in teams; guide and supervise others in predefined tasks.
• Secondary Vocational Education: Complete general education, equip learners with the capacity to solve tasks in stable conditions/familiar environments; apply modern technology; work independently or in teams.
• Elementary Level: Equip learners with the capacity to perform basic, predictable tasks; apply technology to work.
• Other Vocational Training: Equip learners with the capacity to perform one or several simple tasks of a profession.

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Some frequently asked questions when carrying out the procedure for developing training programs for vocational education institutions

Below, Long Phan Consulting Company provides some frequently asked questions related to the procedures for developing training programs for vocational education institutions. We invite interested clients to refer to this information:

What types of training programs are included in vocational education?

According to Article 6 of the Vocational Education Law 2025, Vocational education training programs include college-level training programs, intermediate-level training programs, vocational high school education programs, basic-level training programs, and other vocational training programs.

What requirements must a standardized training program meet?

According to Clause 2, Article 17 of the 2025 Vocational Education Law, the training program standards must ensure the following requirements:

• In line with the objectives and specific requirements of the corresponding qualification level in the Vietnamese National Qualifications Framework;
• Promoting the application of science and technology in the design and implementation of training programs;
• Applying flexible training methods to facilitate continuous learning and lifelong learning for students;
• Regularly review and evaluate the quality of training.

Can vocational education institutions independently determine the content of their training programs?

According to Clause 3, Article 18 of the 2025 Vocational Education Law, vocational education institutions have the autonomy to compile, evaluate, select, and issue training programs under the guidance of the Minister of Education and Training. However, the content must ensure the minimum knowledge level and competency requirements that learners must achieve upon graduation and comply with the regulations on output standards issued by competent state agencies.

At what minimum frequency (in 5 years) must training program standards be updated?

Training program standards must be reviewed, revised, and updated periodically, at least once every five years. If necessary, the Ministry of Education and Training may decide to review, revise, and update training program standards for specific majors and fields within each sector to meet the changing demands of science, technology, and the development trends of the training sector. Therefore, in your question, training program standards must be updated periodically, at least once every five years.

Legal basis: Clause 1, Article 16 of Circular 17/2021/TT-BGDĐT.

What are the prescribed forms and methods of organizing training?

According to Clause 3, Article 20 of the 2025 Vocational Education Law, the forms and methods of organizing training are stipulated to include:

• Training can be organized in two forms: formal and part-time.
• Training methods include: in-person, distance learning, and a combination of in-person and distance learning.

Which agency has the authority to establish new sectoral advisory councils to organize the updating of training program standards for each sector?

According to Clause 2, Article 16 of Circular 17/2021/TT-BGDĐT, the Ministry of Education and Training, in coordination with the relevant ministries, shall decide on the restructuring or establishment of new sectoral advisory councils to organize the review, revision, and updating of training program standards for each sector as stipulated in Articles 12 and 13 of Circular 17/2021/TT-BGDĐT; the Minister of Education and Training shall organize the appraisal and promulgation of updated training program standards as stipulated in Article 15 of Circular 17/2021/TT-BGDĐT.

Therefore, the Ministry of Education and Training, in coordination with the relevant ministries, shall decide on the establishment of new sectoral advisory councils to organize the updating of training program standards for each sector as stipulated in Articles 12 and 13 of Circular 17/2021/TT-BGDĐT.

Conclusion

Correctly implementing regulations on conditions for developing training programs for vocational education institutions is key to ensuring legality and quality. Long Phan Consulting Company is always ready to accompany clients in building training program structures according to current standards. Please contact the hotline 1900636389 for direct advice.