Qualifications

See what we offer in a particular subject area or find out more about how vocational qualifications work.

Subjects

Our qualifications cover over 28 industries, from agriculture to tourism.

Browse for a particular subject, search for a course number or just find some career ideas for your learners.

Qualification types

Find out how different qualifications are structured, delivered and assessed.

Qualification comparisons

See how the different vocational qualifications correspond to academic qualifications like GCSEs, A-Levels and degrees.

Apprenticeships

Want to train and retain skilled employees or offer valuable work-based qualifications? Apprenticeships combine work, on-the-job training and knowledge-based aspects - plus apprentices earn while they learn.

See what we can do for you.

Get approval to offer a qualification

Interested in offering one of our qualifications?

Whether you're new to City & Guilds or already a centre, here's how you can get approval.

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

The new, flexible way of recognising vocational achievement - through the award of credit for units and qualifications - across England and Northern Ireland and Wales.

See what's happening and how it will affect you.