Qualifications for the Business World

The Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) is a not-for-profit UK awarding organisation which develops and accredits business related, professional qualifications, from short courses to postgraduate diplomas, delivered through accredited colleges.

If you work for a college or a training provider and wish to offer ABP accredited qualifications please take the first step and complete the ABP application form.

How the ABP Website Can Help Training Providers

Find the business qualification you need to reach your organisation goals by visiting the ABP Qualifications Page.

Find in-depth information on how ABP can benefit your organisation on the ABP Centre Information Page.

Find out how many of ABP's diplomas and extended diplomas are recognised by universities allowing learners to progress to the latter stages of globally-recognised degrees by visiting the University Exemptions and University Progressions Page

How the ABP Website Can Help Students

Discover the right ABP business qualifications to study to reach your educational or career goals by visiting the ABP Qualifications Page.

Find the right college for you to study at by visiting the ABP College Search Page.

Find out how ABP can enhance your educational and career prospects by visiting the Students' Info Page.

To find out how many of ABP's business qualifications are recognised by Ofqual, UKBA and universities, allowing learners to progress to the latter stages of globally-recognised degrees visit the University Exemptions and University Progressions Page

General Information

To learn more about ABP please visit the About Us section.

To discover how ABP has benefitted various organisations visit the ABP Case Studies Page.

Qualification Recognition

In relation to Tier 4 (General) Student visa applications, paragraph 309 of the Guide to Sponsoring Students Under Tier 4 of the Points-based System (valid from 5 September 2011) states that courses must lead to an approved qualification. The UKBA definition of an approved qualification includes those that are, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, on the Register of Regulated Qualifications http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ at QCF or NQF level 3 or above. The majority of standard qualifications offered by ABP are awarded by our sister body, the Association of Business Executives (ABE) and appear on the Register of Regulated Qualifications at QCF level 7

Next Steps

For Centres, Employers or Training Providers who wish to apply for ABP accreditation efficiently and effectively please complete and submit the Centre Accreditation Pack Request Form.

For Students visit our Students' Info Page to find the right qualification and training provider for you.

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Further Information

For information on our affiliation with The Association of Business Executives (ABE) please click here