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This session helps new and experienced credentials evaluators update their knowledge and credential resources for evaluation research in our ever-evolving field of comparative education. Post-secondary recognition authorities including ministries of higher education and other education authorities are discussed as well as institutional recognition, programmatic accreditation, and quality assurance networks. The goal is to help you recognize when to require secondary school leaving examinations or matriculation examinations instead of of school-issued diplomas. Understanding educational systems is easier when the country has a national qualifications framework, an area that has grown significantly in recent years. Often our country research focuses on academic programs; so, we explore technical and vocational education information as well. Also highlighted are the National Academic Recognition Information Centers for when you need more help. This session provides attendees with an extensive, updated list of country resources for learning about or identifying the educational system, recognized authorities, TVET qualifications, and more.