Estonian occupational qualifications system forms a part of the Estonian qualifications system that links life-long learning system and the labour market.

The objective of the occupational qualifications system is:

• to support the competitive edge of the Estonian workforce – Estonian workforce is competent, they have the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for successful operation;
• to form prerequisites that the content and quantity of studies targeted at occupational activities meet requirements of the labour market;
• to facilitate that the competence of individuals is appreciated and recognised, regardless where and how the studies took place;
• to make occupational qualifications internationally comparable.