Types of certificates and how they are graded

The principal course credential, awarded on successful completion and assessment of a catalogue programme. Carries the grade, performance percentage, duration and issuing centre.

Issued immediately after result declaration, stating marks obtained out of the maximum and the result, pending despatch of the final printed certificate.

Awarded for professional-level programmes, listing the topics covered in the syllabus alongside the grade and performance achieved.

Recognises completion of technical and engineering-trade programmes assessed under the relevant sector standard.

Awarded for programmes delivered and assessed through the digital learning route.

Certifies completion of the Skill Ready-To-Work programme, recognising the holder as a specialist in a defined occupation. Records skilled work performance, talent grade, experience and work category.

Recognises demonstrated performance against the assessed skill standard, separate from course completion.

Records progression from one certified skill level to the next within a sector.

Certifies trainers delivering programmes at corporate and in-house training units.

Recognises leadership capability demonstrated through assessed activity or sustained institutional contribution.

Issued to a partner institute as an Authorised Test Centre, carrying the centre code, the programmes it may conduct and its validity period.

Confirms an institution's or individual's membership of the organization and the associated rights.

Records a formal association between AITO and a partner institution or knowledge partner.

Acknowledges organisations sponsoring skill development activity, assessments or events.

Honours schools, colleges and institutions for excellence in education and training delivery.

Recognises achievement and contribution in business and enterprise.

Recognises industrial establishments contributing to skill development and workforce training.

Honours SMEs for enterprise, employment generation and skills investment.

Awarded for outstanding performance and sustained excellence in a defined field.

Records a specific, verified achievement by a student, trainer or institution.

Extends formal appreciation for contribution to the organization's activities or objectives.

Formally congratulates a recipient on a notable accomplishment.

Confirms participation in a programme, assessment, competition or organised activity.

Issued to institutions and speakers conducting an approved seminar.

Issued to institutions and trainers conducting an approved workshop.

Awarded to entrants and winners of organised competitions.

Issued to participants and exhibitors at talent and skill exposition events.

Awarded to encourage continued effort and participation.

Recognises a recipient whose conduct or achievement has inspired others.

Certifies assessed handwriting skill and penmanship.

Certifies assessed vocal music ability.

Certifies assessed proficiency in dance.

Issued to participants and winners of fashion presentation events.

Issued to participants and winners of beauty and grooming competition events.