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Awarding body guides and explainers
The UK awarding bodies behind Lift College qualifications — what they accredit and why it matters for your career.
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TQUK qualifications: who they are for
TQUK (Training Qualifications UK) is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation established in Manchester in 2013. It specialises in vocational qualifications for education, training, and the workplace, and consistently ranks in the top ten largest awarding organisations in the UK by qualification volume.
GuideCMI qualifications explained: Level 3 to Level 7
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the UK's leading professional body for management and leadership. Its qualifications run from Level 3 (team leader) through to Level 7 (strategic director), are regulated by Ofqual, and are the only route to Chartered Manager status in the UK.
GuideWhat is OCN London and why does it matter?
OCN London is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation and Access Validating Agency (AVA) based in London. It is one of the principal bodies issuing the Access to HE Diploma in England, and its qualifications are accepted by universities nationwide as a route to undergraduate study.
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