NOCN Projects Framework and Certifications’ FAQs


a. TOOOPLE is an accredited center for NOCN, a leading regulated awarding organisation and the only UK awarding body specialising in productivity in globally competitive contexts, to make available a new and unique series of industry aligned and employer focused qualifications.
b. Written and developed by TOOOPLE, and quality assured and certificated by NOCN, these endorsed qualifications will be based around student/participant led, industry mentored, project-based learning, curating and validating a students work-ready skills and experiences.
c. The NOCN framework supports mentor certifications to ensure the institutions are empowered to use the high-quality projects framework, supporting curriculum and assessment standards

a. All students affiliated with partner educational institutions are eligible to enroll for the certifications
b. Groups of students are also eligible to sign up for the NOCN mentor led project development certification from outside of their institution by contacting TOOOPLE point of contact or by writing to enquiry@tooople.com

a. Yes, you may enroll later after completing the projects with TOOOPLE however, the rest of the group members may continue to enroll for certification

a. NOCN certification is a globally recognized which certifies students in the ability to design, execute and deliver technical projects according to standards set out by the NOCN regulatory organization. This not only improves the student’s ability to design and execute projects but also makes them job ready in industries which require participation, leading and contribution to project-based product deliverables to customers.

a. Yes, you may use the NOCN certification on your business card.

a. You may apply for NOCN certification through the TOOOPLE website or write to enquiry@tooople.com

a. The payment of fee is in full in advance and can be made through a bank transfer either in India or Singapore, please contact TOOOPLE @ enquiry@tooople.com

a. TOOOPLE believes in quality delivery of the projects and any issues may be escalated to enquiry@tooople.com addressed to Country Manager India, Anish Augustine. Any change in the schedules will be difficult beyond the 2nd session and delt individually. These are subject to management approvals as this may impact the group dynamics sometimes

a. Any certificates from TOOOPLE or NOCN will be issued upon successful completion of all the requirements outlined in the policy guide that will be issued from time to time

a. All TOOOPLE mentored sessions are virtually delivered however, this may be available at TOOOPLE Digital Labs that are run by our authorized partners

a. Yes, this is available through our marketing persons or by writing to enquiry@tooople.com

a. You will be given a period of one year to complete the requirements from the date of enrollments, after which you will pay an annual fee to attempt to complete the requirements.

a. Foundation certification in Applied Project Development (Unit 100): 44 hrs of individual commitment and 6 hrs of mentorship per group over 3 weeks
b. Advanced Certification- in Applied Project Development Unit 100 + Unit 200 + Unit 300: Foundation Certification plus 78 additional hrs of individual commitment & 18 hrs of group mentoring over 12 to 15 weeks

a. Foundation Certificate: TOOOPLE-UNIT 400 - Purposeful and Effective Mentoring. 24 hrs of individual commitment and mentoring a group over 4 weeks
b. Professional Certificate: TOOOPLE-UNIT 400 - Purposeful and Effective Mentoring + TOOOPLE-UNIT 500 - Practicum: Foundation Certification plus 15 hrs of individual commitment & 35 hrs of mentoring a group over 12 to 14 weeks
c. Master Certificate: Professional Certification + TOOOPLE-UNIT-600-Portfolio - Purposeful and Effective Mentoring. Professional Certification plus 45 hrs of individual commitment & 255 hrs of group mentoring over 1 to 2 years.

a. Project Research and Project Initiation Unit #100 – 30%
b. Project Development Lifecycle. Unit #200 – 60%
c. Project Reflection - 10%

a. TOOOPLE will keep track of the completion of the requirements using their web-portal at www.tooople.com with support from mentor assigned to the group

a. These certifications are technology, subject and function agnostic hence some exposure in the area that the group wants to work should greatly help but TOOOPLE will not be a full-fledged technology training company but will surely be able to point them to a training partner resources to build knowledge.
b. However. If the institution/candidates are open to additional invest into capability technology training as a part of the engagement, then TOOOPLE may include the technology training at an additional cost

a. All the mentors must go through the Unit#400 certification training and complete the requirements prescribed by TOOOPLE to deliver any projects that lead to NOCN certifications and subsequently upgrade to professional certifications

a. Yes, provided they complete at least the foundation module (Unit #400) successfully and subsequently Unit #500

a. Yes. In case the institution prefers to engage their own faculty, we have a choice to train and certify the institutional faculty members using unit#400 & Unit #500 with support from an industry mentor initially
b. The faculty who is looking for certification must have some industry exposure or any 2 vendor certifications with good communication skills

a. Yes, preferably in 8 weeks’ time

a. Certification includes only the project work in a group (Max 5)

a. It doesn’t include any technology training that is being handled by TOOOPLE as per their request

a. Yes, there will be an additional cost and need to support with documentation. Need to contact enquiry@tooople.com with a request

a. Normally it doesn’t happen as they are downloadable digital certificates but subject to completing all the formalities including the payment of dues

a. TOOOPLE participation certificates from TOOOPLE portal www.tooople.com and NOCN (UK) completion certificates from NOCN via TOOOPLE Singapore

a. No, unless requested earlier with additional cost that can be discussed with local point of contact

a. Yes, in some countries as the NOCN projects framework leading to certifications is mapped to local education systems but this is subject to local regulations; should always check with local authorities in the country

a. Currently offered through institution however, if group of students intend to go for certifications outside of their institution then they can reach out to local point of contact or by writing to enquiry@tooople.com for TOOOPLE to facilitate

a. Yes however, the cost may be higher as the entire costing will be loaded on to one individual. But TOOOPLE can facilitate by connecting them to any other group that has the capacity to accommodate

a. Every student will receive a final progress and a report with all the evaluators with their comments and rating which can be used by the candidate. Also, MyCredentials report can be generated by each and every candidate to apply jobs or for higher education

a. The certification is for project work using NOCN’s accredited framework in a group and technology/subject/function agnostic hence, it will be treated as a new project/certification only