Program and Plan Management

is considered Alignment form with the National Qualifications Framework An organizational tool to verify the compliance of an educational program or qualification with the requirements of the National Qualifications Framework in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The template aims to document the basic data of the program, determine the name of the qualification, its major, type, and level, and verify the fulfillment of the general requirements necessary for placing the qualification at the appropriate level of the National Qualifications Framework.

The model also includes verification of the number of credit hours, study duration, actual hours, and program admission requirements, in addition to statutory approval requirements and the participation of stakeholders and employers in program design and review. It also allows for the documentation of early exit points, where applicable, and the identification of their associated qualifications and levels.

The model includes a specific aspect concerning learning outcomes by identifying the outcomes of knowledge and understanding, skills, values, autonomy, and responsibility, and linking them to the descriptors of learning outcome levels according to the National Qualifications Framework, while indicating the level of their achievement. It also requires verifying the use of transparent and measurable criteria to ensure the achievement of the program's learning outcomes. Thus, the model provides a unified framework for reviewing the program and verifying its alignment with the requirements of the National Qualifications Framework, supporting the procedures for qualification placement and documentation in an organized manner.