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  • Home - City & Guilds

    Explore City & Guilds- the global leader in skills development & apprenticeship schemes with 2 million learners working on diverse qualifications every year.

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  • About City & Guilds

    Learn more about City & Guilds and our drive to build successful careers and businesses for over 140 years in the industry

  • Events

    Keep up-to-date about vocational events run by City & Guilds including apprenticeships, qualifications and T Levels plus much more. Learn more

  • T Levels - Technical education

    T Levels are level 3 technical qualifications that sit alongside apprenticeships and A Levels within a reformed skills training system. Find out more about these reforms and how City & Guilds can help.

  • Is there a skills gap in the UK

    The skills gap is costing UK businesses £2 billion. Close the gap with City & Guilds. No one is better qualified to upskill your workforce.

  • Feedback and Escalations

    Giving feedback? Making a complaint? Confidentially? Whistle-blowing? Learn more.

  • International

    City & Guilds transforms the lives of people in more than 80 countries, by helping to build businesses and economies

  • What we offer

    Discover City & Guilds qualifications, apprenticeships, digital learning platforms and skills solutions. Explore training, workforce development and sector-specific support for providers, employers and learners.

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  • Digital Credentials

    Learn about digital credentials - helping you see all skills. Join 1000s of organisations who are using digital credentials to revolutionise how they see skills.

  • Delivering our qualifications

    These pages provide you with help & guidance, covering all aspects of delivering & administering City & Guilds qualifications, including how to contact us.

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  • Help and support

    Need help with something? From replacement certificates to how to become a City & Guilds centre and much more, find your answer here.

  • Recognition Services

    Every organisation is unique, and so are your goals. High-quality, relevant and tailored training is key to remaining competitive, and recognising skills will set your business apart – making you fit for the future.

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  • Smartscreen

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  • Apprenticeships

    Explore City & Guilds range of apprenticeships and options to gain recognised qualifications and improve the sustainable skills of your employees.

  • Technicals

    City & Guilds Technicals for 14-19 year olds is a new approach to skills-based education, designed to bridge the gap between education and employment

  • Press and media enquiries

    For more information on any of our press release stories, please email PRESS@cityandguilds.com or contact a member of the press team.

  • Qualifications & apprenticeships

    We offer a wide range of vocational qualifications and apprenticeships, from Beauty Therapy to Balloon Artistry, Construction to Conservation and Technology to Tourism. Use the filters below to view our UK qualifications, international qualifications and apprenticeships.

  • Centre Winners

  • India and Nepal

    City & Guilds offers over 60 vocational qualifications in 13 industry sectors in India to help upskill the country’s vast young workforce

  • South Asia

    In South Asia, we help meet local demand and fulfil our mission to develop individuals, institutions and countries through education

  • Governments

    City & Guilds has been working with 18 governments around the world to support the development and enhancement of national vocational education systems

  • Deliver additional qualifications

    Get in touch with the Business Development team of the City & Guilds office in your country or region to discuss adding qualifications to your portfolio

  • European Vocational Education

    City & Guilds have operated in Ireland since 1901, with a permanent office in Dublin from 2002. We operate in more than 80 countries in total.

  • Employers

    We can help employers achieve growth targets and deliver business value by improving staff skillsets and motivating their workforce

  • Caribbean and the Americas

    We offer a portfolio of internationally recognised qualifications and services to our customers in the Caribbean and the Americas

  • Work Ready

    Our Work Ready short courses are designed to help people get jobs by delivering workplace skills that can be studied alongside vocational qualifications

  • ILM

    ILM provides international leadership and management qualifications as well as recognition programmes for training providers and employers

  • Centres

    A City & Guilds approved centre is a local education provider, authorised to deliver and assess our qualifications. It helps your business attract learners

  • Case Studies

    Read inspiring City & Guilds International Case Studies transforming the lives of people in more than 80 countries.

  • Hair and Beauty

    Hair and Beauty is one of the most sought-after skillsets around the world. Our portfolio includes over 15 international Hair and Beauty qualifications

  • Engineering

    Our international Engineering portfolio is one of the most comprehensive on the market. The qualifications are designed to meet a global need for engineers

  • Hospitality and Catering

    We help learners from around the globe progress directly into hospitality and catering jobs, or into more senior positions within their industry

  • Middle East and North Africa

    In the Middle East and North Africa, we help meet local demand and fulfil our mission to develop individuals, institutions and countries through education.

  • Certificates and Credentials

    Discover our certificates & digital credentials recognising learner achievements. Explore accreditation options for City & Guilds qualifications.

  • Expert Support and Service

    City & Guilds have all the support and expertise you need to get the most out of our digital solutions.

  • Contact us about Assured | City & Guilds

    Contact us about the City & Guilds Assured training recognition service using this short online form and we'll get back to you shortly.

  • Our Sectors

    Explore the 10 sectors we work across at City & Guilds, from construction and engineering to health care and hair & beauty. Discover qualifications, apprenticeships, digital learning and workforce solutions to help people and organisations thrive.

  • Green Skills and Sustainability

    A range of Environmental Awareness and Sustainability funded units and short qualifications are available now, and a number of our qualifications have sustainability units embedded into them.

  • BuildSkill – Striving to raise standards in construction

    How BuildSkill are using years of bricklaying training experience to build the future of the construction industry.

  • Meet the City & Guilds customer support teams

    At City & Guilds, we're committed to supporting providers, employers, and learners throughout the entire skills development journey. Our dedicated customer teams provide guidance on everything from training planning and delivery to exploring tailored skills development solutions.

  • Move forward with confidence guide

    Discover the City & Guilds offer for learners. Explore our courses and qualifications, including apprenticeships, and learn about our learner awards.

  • Prisons

    We work with 120+ prisons supporting 60,000+ learners a year. City & Guilds is the exclusive qualifications provider in English prisons – see how you can work with us.

  • Become an Approved City & Guilds Centre

    Become a City & Guilds centre. Learn how to gain approval and deliver recognised qualifications and apprenticeships with full support and guidance.

  • Our pathway to net zero

    City & Guilds is committed to net zero. Striving for a 50% emission reduction by 2030 and environmentally responsible operations for net zero by 2040.

  • What we offer centres

    At City & Guilds, we develop programmes of learning, learning technology, certification & assessment, to support colleges, training providers & governments.

  • Our People - About Us

    We value each other and we embody our City & Guilds culture through living our values in everything that we do.

  • Skills Change Lives

    How skills development and vocational education change lives and support career success

  • Workforce Development Solutions for Employers

    Discover the City & Guilds offer for employers. Explore how we can help provide tailored solutions, consultancy and our assured service.

  • What we offer learners

    Discover the City & Guilds offer for learners. Explore our courses and qualifications, including apprenticeships, and learn about our learner awards.

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    City & Guilds is committed to improving inclusion and diversity within the way we work and how we deliver our purpose, which is to help people and organisations develop the skills they need for growth.

  • UK teams

    Our local teams provide support, advice & guidance on our qualifications & services. Find details of City & Guilds offices in Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland & Ireland.

  • Our Policies

    We are committed to contributing to the communities we work in and acting as a responsible, ethical and accountable organisation in all areas of how we work.

  • Our commitments to our purpose

    Everything we do supports people into work, helps them develop on the job and move into the next job. And we understand the positive impact skills development has on personal achievement, organisational success and national productivity.

  • Podcasts

    On this page you can find the latest podcasts from City & Guilds. We talk to colleagues, employers and training providers to give you a better insight of the work we do across different industries.

  • Digital Credentials Support Hub

    Discover how digital credentials can help you capture and share skills online with peers, employers, and customers. Get started with our comprehensive support hub.

  • Success Stories - Digital Credentials

    Hear how digital credentials have helped the centres and employers who have used City & Guilds and ILM digital credentials

  • Functional Skills - Digital Credentials

    Introducing our digital credentials issued to learners who have successfully completed their Functional Skills qualifications, allowing them to share their achievements online, with City & Guilds.

  • Annual Review of Prices

    We review our prices every year as part of the annual review of our products and services.

  • Adult Skills - Flexible programmes for future adult skills

    With over 800 qualifications (Awards, Certificates and Diplomas) - from Entry Level to Level 3 being funded by the Adult Education Budget (AEB), our Adult Skills courses provide a great stepping-stone for gaining future relevant skills

  • Exams support hub

    All you need to know about City & Guilds examinations & administration in one place. The exams & admin section includes the latest technical qualifications exam timetable.

  • Centre development

    Find out how easy we work with centres and the supporting their development.

  • Funding for training

    Current government policy states that future funding for skills will be based on principles of 'fairness', 'shared responsibility' and 'greater freedoms'.

  • Offer our qualifications

    Everything you need to know to be able to start offering City & Guilds qualifications (new centres) or to add new qualifications to your portfolio (existing centres).

  • Position Statement on AI

    This guidance is designed to help candidates, teachers and assessors to complete NEAs, coursework and other internal assessments successfully. These assessments give candidate the chance to demonstrate skills which cannot be assessed in exams.

  • VTQ Information Hub

    Welcome to the City & Guilds VTQ Information Hub for 2024-25. Find news, key dates, resources, and support for T Levels, Technicals, and Extended Project Qualifications.

  • Curriculum planning guides for adult learners and NEET young people

    Support adult learners and NEET young people into employment with delivery guides combining short courses, qualifications and employability units.

  • Customer Stories – Employers

    See how employers across industries are upskilling and reskilling their teams and achieving measurable impact by partnering with City & Guilds.

  • Workforce Development Resource Hub

    Explore insights to help you build a future‑ready workforce. Browse upcoming events, articles, practical guides and webinar recordings.

  • NHS

    We help a number of NHS trusts to deliver their purpose across a wide range of occupational groups, aligned to the Talent for Care programme.

  • Contact Us - Employers

    City & Guilds work with employers all over the world to harness the potential of their workforce. Contact us today so we can help you get the most from yours.

  • Training and Development

    Apprenticeships? End-point assessment (EPA) for apprenticeships? Assured? Join the coaching and mentoring revolution with City & Guilds.

  • Industry Skills Board

    The ISB hope to encourage successful employer adoption of skills policy and reform by using its experience and expertise to hold the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

  • Bespoke training programmes

  • Virtual Roundtable Events - Employers

    We have been delighted to host a series of employer led discussions on the key skills challenges and topics facing organisations, both in the UK and internationally.

  • e-Certificates for employers

    e-Certificates allow learners to access PDF versions of their certificates, meaning you can quickly & easily validate them online using a unique authentication code.

  • People Strategy

    We surveyed 5,000 working-age people to discover the unused skills of millions across the UK.

  • Leadership Development - Employers

    Empower your leaders and managers through bespoke consultancy, coaching, in-house training, qualifications and apprenticeships.

  • Free Skills Review – Employers

    Get free, expert advice from our Skills Specialists to help you achieve your workforce development goals and access government funding.

  • Qualifications and Courses - Employers

    Industry‑leading qualifications and courses to help employers upskill and reskill their workforce, with flexible in‑house or provider‑led delivery.

  • Skills Consultancy - Employers

    Tailored consultancy from the global skills partner of choice. Bespoke, high‑quality workforce development and skills solutions for your organisation.

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  • Meet our Skills Specialists - Employers

    Meet City & Guilds Skills Specialists, who support employers across all industries and sectors with tailored workforce development solutions.

  • Internally Developed Training - Employers

    Trusted support for in-house training, including quality assurance, bespoke consultancy and in‑house delivery of qualifications and apprenticeships.

  • Customer Story – Network Rail

    How did Network Rail boost engagement with training and recruit 1,000 employees to their in-house Service Academy?

  • Apprenticeships - Employers

    End‑to‑end apprenticeship support for employers, from programmes and assessment to consultancy, including Levy optimisation and in‑house delivery.

  • Customer Story – British Airways

    How did British Airways ensure consistent leadership development across the globe and increase training uptake?

  • Customer Story – Worldchefs

    How did Worldchefs professionalise the culinary industry and create a global skills framework?

  • Customer Story – PfP Thrive

    How did Places for People tackle skills shortages in the housing sector by becoming a training provider?

  • Skills Story – IBM

    Discover how IBM’s apprenticeship programme delivers business impact, develops future talent and achieves a 92% retention rate.

  • Free guide – Is it time to become a skills-based organisation?

    10 steps your company can take to embrace skills. An essential guide for HR/L&D, with contributions from IBM, Pret A Manger and The Very Group.

  • Managing Hybrid Teams: Leadership Skills

    Learn leadership skills to manage hybrid teams with clarity and trust. Build communication, connectivity and practices that keep dispersed teams productive.

  • How employers are rethinking leadership – Webinar insights

    Hear leadership development stories from JD Group and Sperry Marine. Topics include global scalability and building your leadership strategy from scratch.

  • Tackling the skills challenge in advanced manufacturing – Webinar insights

    Explore the skills challenges and opportunities affecting the advanced manufacturing workforce. Includes contributions from Make UK and Cyient.

  • 6 strategic workforce development tips to boost productivity

    From auditing the current skills within your workforce to taking a data-driven approach, explore six tips to boost productivity in your organisation.

  • Supporting CSR and ESG goals through skills development

    Understand how investment in skills can help employers achieve CSR and ESG objectives. Includes contributions from Shell, IBM and RockCorps.

  • Gen2 Case Study

  • Intequal Case Study

  • Royal Bank of Scotland Case Study

  • Xtrac Case Study

  • Marston's Case Study

  • People Power Document Construction

  • People Power Document Retail

  • People Power Document Hospitality & Catering

  • People Power Document Digital

  • People Power Document

  • People Power Document Health & Social Work

  • Training Consultancy - Employers

    Expert consultancy to help you design, deliver and measure the ROI of internally developed training. Build your capability and improve your systems.

  • Assured – Training Validation and Quality Assurance for Employers

    Demonstrate your commitment to L&D excellence, improve the quality of internally developed training and give your employees recognised digital credentials.

  • Terms Of Use

    Find out about City & Guilds, including our terms of website use. Learn more.

  • Group Privacy notices

    Learn how City & Guilds businesses handle personal data to improve services, ensure legal compliance, and support lifelong learning and skills development.

  • Copyright

    The design of this website and its contents are protected by copyright and any unauthorised reproduction, whether in whole or in part, is prohibited.

  • Cookie Use

    Find out about Sitecore Digital Marketing System, analytics, social media and Facebook Pixel in regard to website cookie use. Learn more.

  • Multifactor Authentication

    Learn how to set up multifactor authentication for secure access to City & Guilds and ILM platforms using Microsoft or Google Authenticator apps.

  • Replacing and amending paper certificates

    Learn how to amend or replace City & Guilds certificates, including required documents, application steps, and timelines for learners and centres.

  • Accessibility

    Find out more about website accessibility? We adhere to style of navigation, text size, changing colours of our websites.

  • Help for centres

    Help for Centres. Find out how to become approved; how to request replacement certificates; how to reset your Walled Garden password. Learn more.

  • Help for Associates

    City & Guilds has given help for centres, help for learners and help for employers sections . They have done the more help section.

  • Privacy Notice

    Read the City & Guilds Privacy Policy which sets out how we'll treat the personal data you provide to us in compliance with applicable data protection law.

  • Associate Privacy Notice

    City & Guilds is committed to data security and the fair and transparent processing of personal data. This privacy notice sets out how City & Guilds, a City & Guilds Business or ILM, a City & Guilds Business, treat the personal data which you provide to us in compliance with applicable data protecti

  • Help for employers

    Employer frequently asked questions, help and support

  • Help for learners

    Help and support for City & Guilds learners (current, past and potential). Find the help you need, including how to request a replacement certificate or amend a certificate.

  • Customer Privacy Notice

  • Construction and BSE

    Interested in delivering T Levels? Construction and Building Service Engineering T Levels from September 2021 (England only). Learn more.

  • Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care - T Levels

    We are developing the T Level Technical Qualifications (TQs) in the two pathways within the Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care route, with first teaching Agriculture, Land Management and Production from September 2023 and Animal Care and Management from September 2024.

  • Management and Administration

    City & Guilds and ILM have developed the T Level Technical Qualification (TQ) in Management and Administration available for first teaching from September 2022 in England only.

  • Engineering and Manufacturing

    Want to deliver Engineering and Manufacturing T Levels? From September 2022, City & Guilds will offer these T Levels. Learn more.

  • Resource Hub for T Levels

    Here you’ll find a range of teaching, learning and planning resources for tutors as well as information and support regarding approval, quality assurance, registration, bookings, timelines, fees and communications for all staff.

  • T Levels for Providers

    Our T Levels run for two-years, which includes a variety of qualifications and flexible programmes of study including Technical Qualifications; Apprenticeships; Traineeships; and Study Programmes. Learn more. 

  • FAQs

    Please find below some frequently asked questions and their answers, which will help you understand some of the technical qualifications development, delivery, industry placements, and T Levels funding.

  • Moderation Portal FAQs

    Find answers to common questions about using the City & Guilds Moderation Portal, including login help, account setup, file uploads, and qualification access.

  • Success Stories

    Explore T Level success stories from learners, providers, and employers, highlighting delivery, placements, and the real-world impact of technical education.

  • Events and webinars - T Levels

    Keep up-to date with the latest City & Guilds T Levels events.

  • T Levels for Employers

    How do employers get involved in T Levels/industry placements? Ready to join Employer Industry Board? Find out more.

  • Foundation year

    The City & Guilds T Level foundation year is a full-time one-year study programme developed in conjunction with T Level providers to support progression onto a T Level.

  • T Levels for Learners

    T Levels are a two-year programme choice that follows GCSEs and could give you a head start towards the career you want.

  • Personal learning record help

    What is the Personal Learning Record? Does this affect all customers? Will City & Guilds continue to use our Enrolment numbers (ENR)? Find out more.

  • Our Service Levels

  • About Centres

    How to become City & Guilds centre? How do you change your centre details? Fill out the form on About Centres. Find out more.

  • Replacement certificates for centres

    City and Guilds have released instructions for centres that need to request replacement certificates on behalf of their learners.

  • SmartScreen help

    Administrators of Smartscreen. Our simple user guide should help with most tasks on Smartscreen. Find out more.

  • Walled Garden help and support

    To help with your centre administration via the Walled Garden, below is a consolidated list of support materials. This will take you through each function of the Walled Garden step by step.

  • FAQs for centres

    How do I become a City & Guilds approved centre? How do I apply for a replacement certificate on behalf of a learner? Using the City & Guilds logo. Find out more.

  • About Qualifications

    Help for learners. About qualifications. Confirming your qualification; how to appeal? View a list of logbook optional units. Learn more. 

  • Learner welfare and wellbeing

    At City & Guilds we want everyone who is completing our programmes and qualifications to feel safe and supported for the full duration of their training and assessment.

  • How to replace or amend your certificate

    Learn how to request a replacement certificate or how to request an amendment to your certificate from City & Guilds using our online form.

  • FAQs

    Help for learners. How do I apply for a replacement certificate? How do I amend my personal details on a certificate? How do I find a City & Guilds approved centre near me? Learn more.

  • About Courses

    Student Course Records? Confirming your qualifications? Professional Recognition Awards and Course Syllabuses? Learn more.

  • Learner Notice

    Who are City & Guilds? What personal data do we collect? How do we process your personal data? Learn more.

  • Quality Academy

    The Quality Academy is a learning management system designed to help our international centres deliver vocational qualifications to the highest standards

  • Case Study: Ministry of Education and Youth

    How working with the Ministry of Education and local educators has allowed City & Guilds to support young learners .

  • Case study - Oldham College - Success Stories

    We visited Oldham College who have been delivering the Building Services Engineering T Level since 2021 and have since added more T Levels to their curriculum.

  • How Chelmsford College and Essex County Council are working together to prepare young learners for the future

  • Case study - York College - Success Stories

    How York College and City & Guilds are setting students up for future career success

  • Case study - Exeter College - Success Stories

    Discover how Exeter College’s T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing prepares students for automotive careers through hands-on training and industry placements.

  • Case study - Middlesbrough College - Success Stories

    We visited Middlesbrough College who have been delivering the Onsite Construction and Building Services Engineering T Levels since 2021 and have since added more T Levels to their curriculum.

  • Global Hospitality Qualifications

    City & Guilds offers a wide range of qualifications in Hospitality and Catering globally, including Introductory, Higher Level and apprenticeship options. Learn more.  

  • Employer Industry Board

  • validation-activities

    Designed by employers for employers; employers and industry members are an essential part of T Level Technical Qualifications (TQs). It’s this involvement that helps ensure these qualifications produce competent, work-ready learners who are equipped with the skills and behaviours that industries nee

  • Employer Industry Board

    We are looking for new employers and industry members to join our Employer Industry Boards (EIB). Our EIBs are formed of a group of trusted representatives from a range of sectors.

  • Land-based services

    Develop safe, sustainable land‑based careers with City & Guilds qualifications, CoCs and CPD for agriculture, forestry, conservation and animal care.

  • Construction

    The construction sector has a vital role to play in designing, installing, and implementing environmentally responsible buildings and infrastructure. As the industry continues to evolve with new technologies, materials, and techniques, continuous learning and upskilling are necessary to stay up to s

  • Digital and IT

    Digital and IT skills are central to modern life and work. They shape industries, support innovation and help people solve problems and manage everyday tasks more effectively.

  • Engineering

    With sustainability now at the top of the agenda and processes and technologies constantly changing, this is an exciting time to be involved in engineering at any level. Whether it's starting a new career or staying up to date with the latest industry trends

  • Building Services Engineering

    As the Building Services Engineering (BSE) industry moves towards a more sustainable future with new advanced installations and technologies, there has never been a better time for learners to kick-start their career.

  • Utilities

  • Transport and Automotive

    With the adoption of electric vehicles expected to accelerate, autonomous vehicles actively being developed and considerable technological change within the rail industry, there has never been a better time for learners to kick-start a career in this evolving sector.

  • Housing – Qualifications, apprenticeships and skills development

    Helping the housing sector to upskill their workforce. Support for trades, customer service, leadership, the Competence & Conduct Standard and Awaab’s Law.

  • Construction - Short Courses

    Launching this autumn our Level 3 short courses in spray painting coating methods, plaster skimming and spray plastering incorporating external wall insulating (EWI) provide targeted upskilling across key finishing trades.

  • Going Green Embracing Our Planet

    At City & Guilds, we believe in the power of collective action to create a sustainable future. That's why we've made a commitment to Going Green, not just on Earth Day, but every day.

  • Electrical

    Offer industry-recognised electrical CPD to keep professionals current, compliant, and competitive with trusted qualifications from City & Guilds.

  • Occupational Engineering

    Support available for apprenticeships providers in the engineering, manufacturing and transport industries. Help prepare apprentices for EPA success. Learn more.

  • Occupational Hair

    Occupational hair-preparing apprentices for End-Point Assessment success. Learn more.

  • Apprenticeship information for providers

    Discover our series of informative and thought-provoking webinars and events that cover all aspects of the apprenticeship reforms in the UK.

  • Email Updates

    Tell us what interests you and you'll get email updates from City & Guilds.

  • Occupational Business & Customer Service

    Support available for apprenticeships providers in the Occupational business and Customer Service. Help prepare apprentices for EPA success. Learn more.  

  • City & Guilds Assured

    Our new Assured service is an internationally recognised seal of approval and a business improvement tool, showing you how to how to take your training from good to great.

  • Skills for work and life

    Explore the City & Guilds maths and English offer in the UK and the rest of the world, including Functional Skills (mathematics, English and ICT).

  • 14-19 qualifications

    Our 14-19 offer includes a variety of qualifications and flexible programmes of study including Technical Qualifications; Apprenticeships; Traineeships; and Study Programmes. Learn more. 

  • End-point Assessment service

    City & Guilds is a government-approved EPA provider you can trust to offer effective end-point assessment services for a range of new apprenticeship standards

  • Grow your business

    As an independent training provider, growing your business is no doubt high on your priorities, with City & Guilds.

  • EPA Partnership

    Our EPA Partnership Managers are on hand to support our customers through the entire apprenticeship journey, helping to navigate the process of End-point assessment.

  • Working with us

    Working with us. Find out more about Walled Garden, e-volve, and e-Certificates. Learn more.

  • Technical Advisors

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View their profiles and discover how they can support you.

  • Become an apprentice

    Apprenticeships are a well-respected and popular route in to work across many industries. Explore their benefits and find the right programme for you.

  • Digital Platforms and Solutions

    We provide digital solutions and intuitive online platforms to support our customers to improve performance and encourage interactive e-learning experiences. Explore our platforms to find out how they can support delivery, assessment and learning.

  • Occupational Transport

    Supporting automotive apprenticeship providers with high-quality learning experiences and EPA success. Discover our comprehensive end-to-end solutions.

  • Skills Unlocked

  • Securing Apprenticeship Success

  • EPA Support Team

    A key pillar in our apprenticeship offer is our people and at City & Guilds we take a personal approach in supporting our customers as they navigate the world of apprenticeship standards.

  • Apprenticeship Funding Reforms

    Find out more about funding and grants available for the government apprenticeship standards administered by City & Guilds and apprenticeship levy.

  • Apprenticeship Assessment

  • Support Hub

    Support for training providers and colleges delivering apprenticeships. Access resources, advice, and guidance from City & Guilds for successful delivery.

  • Apprenticeship Standards

    City & Guilds offer a wide range of apprenticeship programs for every level of apprentice. Check out all the different apprenticeship standards on offer here.

  • Success Stories

    Find out the impact of our apprenticeships with success stories from apprentices, and what it means to them.

  • Deliver an apprenticeship

    City & Guilds are the UK's leading provider of apprenticeships and vocational training. Click here to find out more about delivering an apprenticeship.

  • Automotive CPD

  • Occupational Health

    City and Guilds specialises in apprenticeships and qualifications in health, we cover a wide range of standards and have the assessment infrastructure in place to service end-point assessment (EPA) demand.​

  • Occupational Construction

    Support available for apprenticeships providers in the Construction sector. Help prepare apprentices for EPA success.

  • Occupational Hospitality & Catering

    Catering skills for the future. Preparing occupational Hospitality and Catering apprenticeships End-Point for Assessment success. Learn more.

  • Events and webinars

    Discover our series of informative and thought-provoking webinars and events that cover all aspects of the apprenticeship reforms in the UK.

  • Events and webinars

    Keep up-to date with the latest City & Guilds TechBac events

  • Study Technical Qualifications

    Technical Qualifications are for 14-19 year olds. Study Technical Qualifications, progression routes, and subject areas at City & Guilds. Learn more.

  • Case study – Burton College Hydrogen qualifications

    How Burton College and City & Guilds are helping to build a greener future.

  • Resource Hub

    Here you’ll find all the key information and resources for exam officers and tutors in colleges and other institutions offering City & Guilds Technical Qualifications.

  • Contact Us

    For more information about City & Guilds Techbac, Technical Qualifications or Workplace skills; fill out our enquiry form.

  • Deliver Technical Qualifications

    Here you'll find everything you need to know to help you deliver our Technical Qualifications with City & Guilds.

  • Subject areas

    City & Guilds Technical Qualifications for 14-19 year olds deliver the most up-to-date and relevant technical skills in a range of industry sectors. Discover the subject areas in which we offer them.

  • City & Guilds awards

    We enable customers to gain recognition by given them Medals for Excellence and Lion Awards, Professional Recognition Awards, and The Prince Philip Medal. Find out more.

  • E-books

    Digital versions of our textbooks can be accessed as e-books via a Blackboard or Moodle-based VLE, the VitalSource Bookshelf app or our SmartScreen platform.

  • Accelerate your Digital and AI learning journey

    If you are looking to expand your knowledge and skills in this area, City & Guilds and IBM have teamed up to enable access to four free short courses of learning that will give you an overview of the skills and knowledge you need to step into your future career.

  • Recognitions

    City & Guilds offer recognition in Work Ready skills, Engineering, as well as Maths and English. Learn more

  • Employee voice

    From employees to Fellows, our people are motivated by a shared purpose of providing the best in skills development.

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy

    From employees to Fellows, our people are motivated by a shared purpose of providing the best in skills development.

  • Cymru

  • Ireland

    We have a dedicated team in place to support local centres, agencies, employers and learners across Ireland.

  • Scotland

    City & Guilds have operated in Scotland since the 1990s. Explore our offer in Scotland, including SCQF qualifications, events and online support resources.

  • Wales

    We have experience in delivering Welsh apprenticeships and other technical and vocational programmes, providing integrated pathways for learners to develop the skills employers want.

  • Navigating the UK Skills Challenges Podcast

    Explore the City & Guilds Insight Podcast series tackling UK skill shortages. Join experts discussing challenges, innovations, and future skill needs. Tune in for insights!

  • Future skills Podcast

    Explore skills challenges and emerging needs in critical UK sectors with the Future Skills podcast by City & Guilds and FE News. Share your views with us.

  • Great Jobs Podcast Series

  • Youth Misspent Podcast Series

    Welcome to our Youth Misspent podcast series, where we'll be exploring the issues raised in our recent research on the experiences of young people as they navigate the education system and begin to enter the workplace

  • In conversation with...

    This series, hosted on location at leading conferences focused on policy and skills, includes events at both the Labour Party and Conservative Party Conferences within our dedicated Skills Hub.

  • T Levels Podcasts

    T Levels are two-year courses that have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses of all sizes so that the learning content meets the needs of the industry and prepares learners for work.

  • Walled Garden Data services

    Walled Garden is an interactive administration service that allows you to carry out a range of day-to-day functions quickly and efficiently. Find out more.

  • Remote Invigilation

    Find out more about the support for assessments on our e-volve platform, with our remote invigilation service.

  • Quality assurance

    Our quality assurance model, Supporting Customer Excellence (SCE), has been developed to give you a robust yet flexible approach to quality assurance.

  • Centre document library

    The centre document library is designed for City & Guilds centres, with practical guidance about; malpractice, learner exam administration, policies and procedures.

  • Funding Updates

    An update on funding for delivering qualifications at City and Guilds.

  • Funding for Maths and English

    Maths, English and ESOL funding arrangements (England) with City & Guilds.

  • Minimum Spend Threshold

    How do we know if our centre will be charged for minimum threshold by City & Guilds? What spend is included in the minimum threshold for a year? Learn more.

  • Reasons to choose City & Guilds

    A prestigious history, help with your curriculum planning, creating employable learners. Find out more.

  • Students and Parents

    Contact your centre for qualification grades and certificates. City & Guilds can assist in some cases. Visit our help for learners webpage for more information.

  • Results dates

    Key results days 2024: Stay informed on the key result dates for City & Guilds qualifications in 2024.

  • VTQ Communications

    Stay updated with VTQ Communications for the latest on Technicals, T Levels, EPQ, newsletters, exam updates, and timely results for the 2024/25 academic year.

  • Key Submission Dates

    Key submission dates for 2024/2025 T Levels, Technical Qualifications, and EPQ. Ensure timely uploads of marks, grades, and evidence for student results.

  • Centre Contact Forms and Roles

  • VTQ Timely Delivery of Results

    City & Guilds ensures timely delivery of VTQ results for student progression. Find qualifications, responsibilities, key dates, and guidance on processes and checkpoints.

  • Assured vacancies

  • Value of High-Quality Training

    We spoke to an educational and business consultant with over 15 years' experience to understand why organisations should be investing in high-quality training programmes.

  • Endorsement

    Endorsement from City & Guilds is recognition of an organisation’s training or learning materials/products/resources.

  • Support - Maths & English

    We have a wealth of Maths and English teaching tools, tips and guilds. To help guide you and improve your teaching methods.

  • Events and Webinars - Maths and English

    We run free webinars and networks throughout the year to ensure our centres are supported at every stage of their Functional Skills delivery, from on-boarding, curriculum planning through to ongoing delivery.

  • ESOL Skills for Life

    What sets City & Guilds ESOL Skills for Life apart? Find out about ESOL skills structure, assessment and support. Learn more

  • Northern Ireland maths & English

    Explore the City & Guilds maths and English qualifications offer in Northern Ireland, including ESOL Skills for Life & Essential Skills qualifications for learners.

  • Essential skills qualifications (ESQ) Wales

    City & Guilds is one of only four awarding bodies accredited to offer the Essential Skills qualifications (ESQ) in Wales. Explore our ESQ offer in Wales.

  • Functional Skills

    We provide one of the most competitive Functional Skills offers available in the market today.

  • Case Studies

    Listen to what teachers and tutors are saying about functional skills and e-functional skills with City & Guilds.

  • Scotland

    Fancy doing Maths and English qualifications in Scotland? Find out more.

  • International

    City & Guilds run Mathematics and English Skills and English for Business Communications internationally.

  • Skills for Work and Life Updates

    Skills for Work and Life Updates

  • England

    City & Guilds offer a range of Maths and English within England. For details of qualifications we do, get in touch.

  • Developmental Maths & English

    City & Guilds offer a range of maths and English qualifications and learning units in addition to Functional Skills, Essential Skills and ESOL Skills for Life.

  • Open Assess

    Get ready to be involved in e-volve OpenAssess. This is to help you prepare for your on-screen Functional Skills exams. Find out more.

  • Guide-to-EPA-booking-lead-times

    Plan your apprentices' EPA dates efficiently. Discover pre-gateway services for Construction, Transport Maintenance, and Engineering standards with City & Guilds.

  • Employability skills - qualifications for unemployed

    Employability skills - qualifications for the unemployed. City & Guilds offer Employability Practitioner CPD academy and Employability E-Learning. Learn more.

  • Proficient

    As a key part of the evolution of our end-point assessment service delivery we’re introducing our EPA platform called Proficient at City & Guilds.

  • Switch your EPA

    From unrivalled technical and personal EPA support from our dedicated team to on-programme resources and assessment preparation for EPA – our high-quality support and assessment resources give apprentices the confidence to succeed.

  • Getting ready for end-point assessment

    Prepare for end-point assessment with helpful videos. Including tips for both face-to-face and remote events, aimed at apprentices and providers.

  • Saving time and money with Grow Your Business

    City & Guilds can help you save time and money by increasing efficiency with smarter resources, new tools and ways of managing qualifications.

  • Drive success through increasing effectiveness with Grow Your Business

    Drive success by increasing effectiveness with City & Guilds. From CPD and consultancy to funding advice. Grow your business with City & Guilds.

  • Research reports

    City & Guilds helps independent training providers and FE colleges understand the changing vocational education landscape through our research reports.

  • e-Certificates

    Learn about the City & Guilds e-certificates offer for centres - available to all centres with a Walled Garden account. Includes answers to frequently asked questions.

  • Walled Garden

    Walled Garden is a free online administration service. It has been especially developed to enable City & Guilds approved centres to carry out a range of day-to-day functions quickly and efficiently via the internet.

  • David McCallig

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View David's profile and discover how he can support you.

  • Simon Quince

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Simon's profile and discover how he can support you.

  • Robert Pouton

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Kimberley's profile and discover how she can support you.

  • Paul Tunnicliffe

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Paul's profile and discover how he can support you.

  • Dominic Green

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Dominic's profile and discover how he can support you.

  • Katherine Reid

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Katherine's profile and discover how she can support you.

  • Amelia Woodward

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Amelia's profile and discover how she can support you.

  • Robert Mallender

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Rob's profile and discover how he can support you.

  • Alison Whittle

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Alison's profile and discover how she can support you.

  • Paul Brown

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Paul's profile and discover how he can support you.

  • Alicja Twarowska

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Amelia's profile and discover how she can support you.

  • Sarah Chamberlain

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View David's profile and discover how he can support you.

  • Suzi Gray

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Suzi's profile and discover how she can support you.

  • Alex Loney

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Alex's profile and discover how she can support you.

  • Kimberley Raw

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Kimberley's profile and discover how she can support you.

  • Anne Rogers

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View David's profile and discover how he can support you.

  • Jason Howe

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Jason's profile and discover how he can support you.

  • E-volve

    Forget June-December exam cycles, save time and money, and receive instant feedback and exam results with e-volve.

  • Helen Hall

    City & Guilds technical advisors are on hand to provide guidance and answer queries from our centres and employers across all our industries. View Diane's profile and discover how she can support you.

  • Learning Assistant e-portfolio system

    City & Guilds Learning Assistant is a market-leading e-portfolio system designed to enable your organisation to reach its full potential.

  • Digital Learning

    Broaden your students learning options with City & Guilds interactive digital learning. We have developed flexible, relevant and engaging programmes to support you.

  • SmartScreen

    SmartScreen is a tutor and learner support website, set up by City & Guilds to support learners, tutors and assessors by providing specific support materials for City & Guilds' qualifications.

  • Business Administration

  • Customer Service Practitioner

  • Future Standards and Revisions

    Plan ahead with an overview of new standards we will be launching and revisions to existing standards in the year ahead.

  • Sian Tibble - Success Stories

  • Olivia Paterson - Success Stories

    Businesses must be flexible to move with the times and take advantage of the opportunities that come along.

  • Phil Borodajkewycz - Success Stories

    Prior to starting his City and Guilds apprenticeship Phil was a community-based mental health support for SYHA’s Take Notice Service.

  • Adam Parker - Success Stories

    Pennine Labels reach new digital heights with apprentice success.

  • Apprenticeships at Calderdale College - Success Stories

  • Rebecca Markey - Success Stories

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