The Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM), Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM) and Malaysian Skills Advanced Diploma (DKLM) are implented based on the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) which are established by the Department of Skills Development under the purview of the Ministry of Human Resources.
The SKM is a formal nationally recognized certificate issued by the government to individuals who have shown capabilities that are required or practised and been equipped with competencies to perform task and functions for gainful employment.