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.