# ICEQC-EDT-3120:2026 — Learning Application Quality Applicability Module Status: Published Version: Edition 2026 ICEQC requirements for learning application quality applicability module. ## 1 Name 1.1 This document is ICEQC-EDT-3120, Learning Application Quality Applicability Module. ## 2 Purpose 2.1 This document establishes object-specific education quality requirements within a controlled ICEQC certification scope. ## 3 Certification boundary 3.1 Certification is voluntary, applies only to the stated scope and does not confer governmental authority, a licence, institutional recognition, academic equivalency, a ranking or approval of education content. ## 4 Conformity determination 4.1 Each applicable requirement shall be determined only as C or NC. NA requires confirmed objective non-applicability. Certification is prohibited while any applicable requirement is NC or any nonconformity remains open. ## 5 Remote assessment 5.1 Assessment is conducted remotely through controlled documents, data, interviews, demonstrations, independent sampling and suitable specialist evidence. ICEQC does not conduct routine on-site assessment. ## 6 Application and operating scope 6.1 The provider shall control supported devices, operating environments, versions, features and excluded conditions. 6.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 6.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 6.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. ## 7 Onboarding and informed use 7.1 Users shall receive intelligible information about purpose, permissions, data, purchases, limitations and support before material use. 7.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 7.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 7.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. ## 8 Engagement and choice architecture 8.1 Engagement features shall avoid concealed, coercive or age-inappropriate design that undermines learner interests. 8.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 8.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 8.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. ## 9 Offline operation and synchronization 9.1 Offline use and synchronization shall control version, conflict, loss, duplication and user notification. 9.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 9.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 9.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. ## 10 Notifications and communications 10.1 Notifications shall be configurable, proportionate, attributable and suitable for the intended learner age. 10.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 10.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 10.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. ## 11 Progress and learner records 11.1 Learner records shall remain accurate and recoverable across devices, accounts, reinstallations and updates. 11.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 11.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 11.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. ## 12 Device permissions and local data 12.1 Device permissions and locally stored data shall be minimized, protected and removed according to controlled rules. 12.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 12.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 12.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. ## 13 Accessibility and device variation 13.1 Core educational functions shall operate across declared accessibility settings, input methods and supported device conditions. 13.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 13.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 13.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. ## 14 Update and compatibility control 14.1 Updates shall be tested, versioned, recoverable and communicated where learning records or material use may be affected. 14.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 14.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 14.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. ## 15 Parental and educator controls 15.1 Where provided, supervisory controls shall be understandable, effective and bounded from inappropriate surveillance. 15.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 15.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 15.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. ## 16 Purchases, advertising and external links 16.1 Purchases, advertising, sponsorship and external links shall be clearly distinguished and suitable for intended users. 16.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 16.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 16.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. ## 17 Support, defect and incident response 17.1 Users shall have accessible routes for support, data correction, safety concerns, defects and incident notification. 17.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 17.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 17.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. --- ICEQC certification is voluntary and does not constitute governmental authorization, institutional licensing, programme accreditation, degree recognition or academic equivalency.