What is the total time expected for completing the qualification called?

• A. Total Learning Time (TLT)
• B. Time to Completion (TTC)
• C. Total Qualification Time (TQT)
• D. Overall Qualification Time (OQT)

Answer: (C)

Total Qualification Time is the standard term used to describe the total amount of learning a typical learner needs to complete a qualification. It combines the guided learning hours (time spent with teachers or trainers) with the notional learning time for independent study and preparation, as well as the time for assessments. This helps set clear expectations for how long the whole qualification will take and is used by regulators and providers for planning and funding. Other phrases aren’t the accepted designation in this context, so the familiar term is Total Qualification Time. For example, if a course has 60 guided hours and 140 hours of notional learning time, the Total Qualification Time would be 200 hours.