Professional Qualifications

We compare the CMI and ILM qualifications for managers to help you decide which is best for you.

HOME   |   THE RQF   |   PREVIOUS FRAMEWORKS   |   FUNDING   |   FAQ   |   AWARDING BODIES You will have seen the acronyms and terminology time and time again: RQF, QCF, NVQ, HND, accredited, qualification, Diploma, Certificate, Award… often included in the course titles that you find on our website.

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How are acronyms and confusing terms affecting the professional development sector? Explore the Plain English Campaign's quest to tackle 'qualification confusion'.

HOME   |   THE RQF   |   PREVIOUS FRAMEWORKS   |   FUNDING   |   FAQ   |  AWARDING BODIES Awarding bodies are the organisations that develop qualification units based on the standards set by the regulating body (Ofqual). Training companies then register with the awarding bodies to become qualified to deliver these unit ...

HOME   |   THE RQF   |   PREVIOUS FRAMEWORKS   |   FUNDING   |   FAQ   |   AWARDING BODIES The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) sets the levels against which general and vocational qualifications* can be recognised in England, as well as vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.

HOME   |   THE RQF   |   PREVIOUS FRAMEWORKS   |   FUNDING   |  FAQ   |   AWARDING BODIES First NQF, then QCF and now RQF – vocational qualifications have sat beneath several different (yet similarly sounding) frameworks over the years. The most important thing to know now is that the Regulated Qualifications Framework ...

HOME   |   THE RQF   |   PREVIOUS FRAMEWORKS   |   FUNDING   |   FAQ   |   AWARDING BODIES This page is intended to answer common questions related to vocational qualifications and the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). It also acts as a glossary to define common terms you may encounter in your search for a qua ...

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