Qualifications explained

Which qualification to take is a very important decision. However, we know that it can also be very confusing. This section provides you with the A-Z of our qualifications and is designed to help you choose the right subject, level and type of qualification for you.

Types of qualification

We specialise in vocational qualifications, which means you can pursue your career goals through job-related training.

• From International Vocational Qualifications (IVQs), International English Qualifications, Skills Awards and Single Subject we've got them all
• Our Single Subjects qualifications are designed to meet the needs of the modern office
• Our International English Qualifications (IEQs) are for anyone interested in learning to speak, read and write English
• We also provide Higher Level Qualifications (HLQs) and Senior Awards

Visit our types of qualifications to find out exactly what we have to offer and to see a full list of qualifications available to our international market.

Levels

No matter your level of ability, we provide qualifications to individuals world-wide to cover any number of circumstances, from just starting out - entry level qualifications, to career progression - levels 4 to 7, the equivalent of a postgraduate qualification. Check out this section to find out where you fit in.

Qualifications comparison

A-Levels or a degree are not the right choices for everyone and the good news is that there's more than one way to the top.  However, if you're wondering what exactly is an NVQ equal to, our comparison chart compares our qualifications to other vocational qualifications as well as their academic equivalent.

Subjects

Now you know the type of qualifications we specialise in and the levels, this section will tell you if we've got one in the area you're interested in. Our subjects have been categorised into industry sectors from agriculture right through to travel and tourism. Take a look and find your qualification, or find out more about our core areas, and how you can use them.