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Competency-Based
Assessment is based on defined professional competencies, evidence of contribution and demonstrated academic impact.
Faculty accreditation in Higher Education
Quality-Focused Faculty Certification Scheme aligned with Professional Standards (ISO/IEC 17024) for Higher Education
Every Great Institution Begins with Great Educators.
Your Academic Journey Deserves Recognition.
Discover Your DRONĀ Level.
DRONĀ is a competency-based faculty certification designed to recognise, benchmark, and advance professional excellence in Higher Education Institutions. Through structured, evidence-based assessment, it enables educators to demonstrate their capabilities, strengthen academic leadership, and pursue continuous professional development.
Built on the principles of quality, integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement, DRONĀ provides a credible framework for recognising faculty contribution while helping institutions strengthen academic quality, professional standards, and institutional performance.
DRONĀ Faculty ExcellenceEvidence-Based • Transparent • Professionally Evaluated
Evidence-BasedStructured documentation and verification
Dual AssessmentIndependent professional review
TransparentClear progress and assessment pathway
ProfessionalDesigned for higher-education faculty
About DRONĀ
Recognising the people who shape great institutions.
DRONĀ is a competency-based faculty certification designed to recognise, benchmark, and advance professional excellence in Higher Education Institutions. Through structured, evidence-based assessment, it enables educators to demonstrate their capabilities, strengthen academic leadership, and pursue continuous professional development.
Built on the principles of quality, integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement, DRONĀ provides a credible framework for recognising faculty contribution while helping institutions strengthen academic quality, professional standards, and institutional performance.
DRONĀ brings a structured, evidence-centred approach to professional recognition, enabling faculty members to demonstrate sustained contribution across teaching, research, leadership, professionalism and digital readiness.
5Core assessment domains
2Independent assessors
100%Evidence-centred approach
Why DRONĀ
A professional framework built around evidence and impact.
Designed to make faculty contribution visible, verifiable and professionally recognised.
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Evidence Verified
Key claims are supported by relevant, traceable evidence rather than relying solely on self-attestation.
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Independent Review
Applications are independently assessed to strengthen consistency, transparency and professional judgement.
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Transparent Progress
A structured pathway helps applicants understand requirements, evidence and progress throughout assessment.
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Review & Appeal
A defined review mechanism supports fairness and provides an avenue for reassessment where appropriate.
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Professional Recognition
Provides a formal framework for recognising sustained faculty contribution and professional excellence.
Five-Domain Framework
A complete view of faculty excellence.
DRONĀ recognises contribution across complementary dimensions of academic and professional practice.
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Teaching
Teaching effectiveness, student engagement, curriculum contribution and learning impact.
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Research
Research productivity, publications, innovation, intellectual contribution and scholarly impact.
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Leadership
Academic leadership, institutional contribution, mentoring and professional responsibility.
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Professionalism
Ethics, continuous development, collaboration and sustained professional contribution.
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Digital Readiness
Digital teaching capability, technology adoption, innovation and future-ready practice.
Assessment Pathway
Clear, structured and professionally assessed.
STEP 01
Eligibility
Complete the initial eligibility and profile requirements for the certification pathway.
STEP 02
Evidence Submission
Submit relevant documents and supporting evidence against the applicable indicators.
STEP 03
Independent Assessment
Qualified assessors review the submitted evidence using the defined assessment framework.
STEP 04
Certification Decision
Assessment outcomes are reviewed and the appropriate certification decision is completed.
Levels
Certification Levels
Academic, Assessment, and Technology Expertise.
Associate Faculty
Demonstrates foundational academic and professional competencies.Accredited Faculty
Demonstrates established competence in teaching, assessment, and academic practices.Senior Accredited Faculty
Demonstrates advanced expertise, mentoring capability, and sustained professional contribution.Distinguished Faculty
Demonstrates significant leadership, innovation, research impact, and institutional contribution.Master Faculty
Represents the highest level of professional recognition, reflecting exceptional expertise, leadership, mentoring, scholarly impact, and sustained contribution to higher educationCategories of Teaching Professionals
Designed around credibility, evidence and transparency.
RKIP
DRONĀ is the faculty certification platform of RajKaruna (RK) Institutional Partners, developed to provide a structured and consistent approach to recognising professional and academic contribution across participating institutions.
Quality-Focused Framework
DRONĀ is designed with a strong emphasis on quality, evidence, transparency and professional assessment, supporting institutions in strengthening faculty quality and academic standards.
Quality-Focused Framework
DRONĀ is designed with a strong emphasis on quality, evidence, transparency and professional assessment, supporting institutions in strengthening faculty quality and academic standards.
Quality & Governance
Designed around credibility, evidence and transparency.
RKIP
DRONĀ is the faculty certification platform of RajKaruna (RK) Institutional Partners, developed to provide a structured and consistent approach to recognising professional and academic contribution across participating institutions.
Quality-Focused Framework
DRONĀ is designed with a strong emphasis on quality, evidence, transparency and professional assessment, supporting institutions in strengthening faculty quality and academic standards.
DRONĀ Great Institutions Begin with Great Teachers.
Ready to Demonstrate Your Excellence?
Begin with a simple eligibility check and take the next step toward formal recognition of your professional excellence.