1+X Certificate

FAQ

What types of X certificates are there in the 1+X certificate system?

The X certificate refers to a vocational skill level certificate developed and issued by training evaluation organizations recognized by the education administrative department of the State Council. It currently covers multiple fields such as intelligent manufacturing, information technology, modern services, and modern agriculture, including Web front-end development, intelligent finance and taxation, and industrial robot operation and maintenance. Each certificate is typically divided into three levels—primary, intermediate, and advanced—corresponding to different skill levels. The certificate standards are led by industry enterprises to ensure close alignment with job requirements.

How does the 1+X certificate system integrate with the credit bank?

The credit bank is the core supporting platform for implementing the 1+X certificate system. Vocational skill level certificates obtained by students can be recognized and converted into corresponding credits, which are stored in their personal credit bank accounts. These credits can be mutually recognized with academic education course credits, for example, using X certificate credits to replace some elective course credits in a major. Additionally, the credit bank supports cross-school and cross-regional credit accumulation and conversion, allowing students to accumulate credits even when studying at different institutions or training organizations, ultimately enabling them to apply for academic certificates or higher-level vocational certificates. Mangxu Software's credit bank system provides the technical solution for this.

How does the 1+X certificate practically help students in employment?

The 1+X certificate significantly enhances students' employment competitiveness. First, X certificate standards are developed with the participation of leading industry enterprises, meaning that holding the certificate indicates that students have mastered practical skills recognized by enterprises, shortening their adaptation period after employment. Second, the multi-certificate system encourages students to develop cross-field skills; for example, a computer science student who obtains the "Intelligent Finance and Taxation" certificate can qualify for financial IT positions. According to statistics, the employment rate of students in pilot institutions increases by an average of 10-15 percentage points after obtaining the certificate, and their starting salaries are higher than those without the certificate. Furthermore, in some provinces, the certificate can serve as a reference for professional title evaluation and job promotion.

How should vocational colleges implement the 1+X certificate system?

Vocational colleges need to implement the 1+X certificate system step by step: First, select X certificate projects that match the school's majors and apply to become a pilot institution; Second, integrate certificate standards into the talent cultivation plan and restructure the "course-certificate integration" curriculum system, for example, embedding certificate assessment content into relevant course teaching; Third, build training bases equipped with devices and software consistent with certificate assessment requirements; Fourth, organize students to take certificate assessments and use the credit bank system to manage certificates and credits; Fifth, regularly evaluate implementation outcomes and optimize teaching and assessment processes. Mangxu Software can provide full-process support from course resources to the credit bank system.

What is the difference between the 1+X certificate system and traditional vocational qualification certificates?

There are three main differences: First, the nature differs—the X certificate in the 1+X system is a vocational skill level certificate issued by training evaluation organizations, whereas traditional vocational qualification certificates are mostly issued by governments or industry associations, some of which have an access nature; Second, the standard-setting body differs—X certificate standards are led by industry enterprises and are more aligned with actual job requirements, while traditional certificate standards often lag behind industrial changes; Third, the relationship with academic education differs—X certificates and academic certificates are mutually recognized and connected through the credit bank, whereas traditional vocational qualification certificates are typically independent of the academic system. The 1+X system emphasizes "certificate-academic integration," promoting the integration of vocational education and vocational training.