Certifying Skills. Building Futures. Empowering Afghanistan.

The Erteqa Trusted Center is Afghanistan’s emerging national certification hub dedicated to validating professional skills in Technology, Management, and English Proficiency.
We bridge the gap between training and employability by certifying individuals through internationally aligned standards, rigorous testing, and transparent evaluation systems.

Our mission is clear: to empower a new generation of Afghan professionals with verified, credible certifications that unlock job opportunities, scholarships, and global recognition.

Our Purpose

Afghanistan’s workforce has the talent — what it needs is trust, verification, and visibility.
The Erteqa Trusted Center ensures that every certified individual is recognized for their real skills, not just attendance or affiliation.
Through our assessment-based certification model, we promote competence, credibility, and confidence in both the national and international job markets.

Core Certification Tracks

1. Technology Certifications

We certify learners, developers, and professionals across modern digital and ICT domains to ensure job readiness and alignment with global tech standards.
Key areas:

  • Software Development (Flutter, Laravel, MySQL, Firebase)

  • Data Management & Analysis

  • Networking, IT Support & Systems Administration

  • Cybersecurity Awareness & Compliance

  • Digital Literacy and Office Productivity Tools
    Modality:

  • Practical assessments, coding challenges, and project-based testing

  • Blended online/in-person proctored exams

  • Continuous learning validation through micro-credentials
    Outcome: Recognized credentials that validate digital competence for employment, freelancing, and higher education.

2. Management Certifications

We certify organizational professionals and aspiring leaders in essential management and leadership disciplines used across NGOs, institutions, and the private sector.
Key areas:

  • Project Management (based on PMD Pro and Agile models)

  • Human Resource Management

  • Financial Management & Donor Compliance

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

  • Organizational Governance & Strategic Planning
    Modality:

  • Structured training + competency evaluation

  • Scenario-based case studies and interviews

  • Digital portfolio verification via Erteqa’s Learning Management System (LMS)
    Outcome: Verified management professionals ready for leadership roles across Afghanistan’s development and business sectors.

3. English Language Certifications

We provide English language assessment and certification programs to meet the growing demand for international communication and employability skills.
Key areas:

  • General English (Beginner to Advanced)

  • Business English for Professionals

  • Academic English & Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL readiness)

  • Technical English for IT and Management professionals
    Modality:

  • Computer-based testing (listening, reading, writing, speaking)

  • Adaptive test formats for accurate proficiency placement

  • AI-assisted grading and human verification for fairness
    Outcome: Reliable English certifications accepted by NGOs, private firms, and academic institutions nationwide.

Our Certification Modalities

1. Competency-Based Evaluation

Every certificate is earned — not given. Candidates are assessed through performance, simulations, and scenario-based testing that prove real-world capability.

2. Blended Testing System

Candidates can register and take proctored tests at certified centers or online via Erteqa’s secured testing platform with real-time identity verification.

3. ToT & Authorized Testing Partners

We accredit Testing Partners and Trainers (ToTs) across provinces to expand accessibility while maintaining standardization and control.

4. Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Certified professionals can upgrade or renew credentials every two years through CPD modules, ensuring their skills stay relevant and up to global standards.

5. Blockchain-Verified Certificates (Planned Integration)

To prevent fraud and strengthen global credibility, the Trusted Center will implement blockchain-based verification, enabling employers or universities to instantly confirm authenticity.

Our Infrastructure

  • Central Testing Hub: Kabul headquarters equipped with AI-proctored testing labs and digital classrooms

  • Provincial Certification Hubs: Partner centers across major provinces (Herat, Mazar, Kandahar, Nangarhar)

  • Online Assessment Portal: Web and mobile integrated testing system (Flutter + Firebase)

  • LMS Integration: Automated course tracking, scoring, and certificate generation

Who We Serve

  • Students & Graduates — seeking certified skills for scholarships or jobs

  • NGO & Institutional Staff — needing formal verification of management or digital competencies

  • Private Sector Employees — upskilling for promotion or international career mobility

  • Government Officials & Trainers — pursuing recognized technical and leadership credentials

Why Choose the Erteqa Trusted Center?

  • Integrity-Driven Certification: Verified by experts, trusted by employers

  • Inclusive & Accessible: Nationwide testing centers and online access

  • Globally Aligned Standards: Mapped to international frameworks and quality benchmarks

  • Sustainable Talent Development: Continuous learning, recognition, and renewal opportunities

  • Tech-Integrated Trust: Blockchain-backed verification and secure digital badges