Future-proofing skills. Driving growth. Empowering people
For over 145 years, we’ve been at the forefront of global workforce skills development, partnering with people and organisations to foster life-changing learning and growth. We’re the global skills partner of choice, driven by a deep-rooted commitment to skills
Our comprehensive solutions – from industry-leading qualifications, assessments and awards to strategic workforce planning, hands-on technical training and leadership development – equip learners and organisations to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
Our history
Our Vision
We believe in a world where everyone can succeed through skills, because we understand the life-changing link between skills, social mobility and success. We measure our success in terms of the impact we have for learners, organisations and wider society, reporting annually on the social value we deliver.
Read the social impact report
Our values
- Inspire – we inspire people to raise and achieve their aspirations
- Improve – we help to improve the performance of people and organisations
- Achieve – we celebrate and make visible achievement where it matters most
- Trust – we hold ourselves accountable and act with integrity in everything we do
Our impact
Operating across multiple continents, we’ve advanced careers and businesses worldwide, touching the lives of millions of people. Our diversity of clients deepens our insight and expertise, through collaboration, networks and partnership.
- 1.1 million learners completed a City & Guilds qualification.
- Operating in 80+ countries.
- Partnering with governments and employers to shape policy and close skills gaps.
- Generating £15.3bn to UK society.
- Achieving 93% employment rates through Bootcamps.
- 83% of City & Guilds trained apprentices are working in a job related to their qualification, within 3 months of completion.
- 76% of City & Guilds learners progress into employment within six months, compared to 67% of learners who study with other providers.
Find out more about the impact we make here
Our portfolio of leading skills development brands
Our specialist brands reflect a commitment to addressing the complex and changing needs of the modern workforce. Across our portfolio we partner with individuals, educators, employers and governments to:
- Deliver world-class technical, vocational, and professional education and assessment.
- Build confidence, inclusion, and economic mobility at scale.
- Shape future-ready learning through industry expertise, flexible programmes, hybrid delivery models and robust, competence focused solutions.
City & Guilds: defining and certifying technical and vocational education through assessments, awards, certifications and digital credentials. A trusted leader sought by learners, educators, and employers around the world.
ILM: uplifting leaders, at all levels, through every stage of their career. A leading provider of leadership and management qualifications.
The Oxford Group: developing the skills, behaviours and mindsets of leaders and managers, for business excellence. Experts in leadership development, coaching and organisational change.
Transforming training delivery and technical competency for industry capability, growth and sustainable career pathways.
Includes specialist centres of excellence:
- Gen2 – award-winning apprenticeships and technical training in engineering and advanced manufacturing
- Intertrain – one of the UK’s largest providers of rail and safety-critical training
- City & Guilds Training - Electrical (formerly Trade Skills 4U) – the UK’s leading electrical training provider
City & Guilds Foundation
We amplify our purpose by:
- Investing in social impact programmes that remove barriers to meaningful employment.
- Recognising and celebrating excellence and best practice.
- Advocating for inclusive, future-focused skills and jobs.
Learn more about the City & Guilds Foundation
Join us on a lifelong journey
Whether you’re an individual seeking to enhance your skills, a company needing to upskill your teams or an educational provider looking to enrich your curriculum, we’re here to support your journey
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