The VET Data Streamlining (VDS) Program is improving the way VET training activity data is collected and used across the sector. The VDS Program is a collaborative effort involving Commonwealth, state and territory training authorities, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), and VET sector regulators.
What's new
13 July 2026
The VET Information Standard is now live!
Visit the VET Information Standard Website for more information.
VDS Developer Portal
The VDS Developer Portal is a technical resource designed to assist Student Management System vendors, and other relevant stakeholders with their own systems, to connect with VDS APIs.
The VDS Developer Portal does not contain information about other aspects of the VDS Program.
Register for the VDS Developer Portal
To register for the VDS Developer Portal, use the link below and complete the registration form. Please be aware that it may take up to five business days to create your account.
Login to the VDS Developer Portal
Once you have registered and received your login credentials, you can log into the VDS Developer Portal using the link below.
If you experience an issues please see the help and support section for troubleshooting tips.
Help and Support
If you are having trouble accessing the VDS Developer Portal for the first time, please review this troubleshooting guide (193.7 KB PDF)
Submit an enquiry
Want to know more about the VDS Program?