noun
qualification, credential
B1
Qualifikation means 'qualification' or 'credential', referring to skills, certificates, or formal training. It is a feminine noun (die Qualifikation) with plural Qualifikationen. Use when talking about job or educational requirements. Plural adds -en; standard declension (Genitiv Plural: der Qualifikationen). Often used in résumés and job ads.
Examples
Für diese Stelle ist eine hohe Qualifikation erforderlich.
A high qualification is required for this position.
Seine internationalen Qualifikationen wurden anerkannt.
His international credentials were recognized.
Für die Stelle brauchen wir eine Qualifikation im Bereich Programmierung.
For the position we need a qualification in programming.
Details
Mnemonics
imagine a CV with a big stamp 'Qualifikation' next to degrees
qualification ≈ Qualifikation (very similar to English)
die = think of 'die Qualifikation' as a certificate in a folio (feminine)
Notes
Used in professional and educational contexts. Often appears in job descriptions and CVs.