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 and training, which means you can pursue your career goals through job-related training.  Our International Vocational Qualifications (IVQ) are tailored to our international learners and recognised all over the world. 

Our Single Subjects qualifications are designed to meet the needs of the modern office and 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 this section 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.