'With the extensive learning experiences and professional development . . . I am ready for the business world.'Shakila Albert, Student, LCBMIT
'The ABP Postgraduate Diploma programme I studied at LSM Business School has enriched my skills and knowledge. I became familiar with modern business practices, which I believe will enhance my career prospects as well as preparing me for an MBA in Project Management studies.' Mr Hani Serhan, LSM Business School
Studying with ABP
For a complete list of qualifications accessed by ABP please visit the ABP Qualifications Page.
Regulated Qualifications
Unregulated Qualifications
Click on the list below for full details of the university progression routes with ABP:
Background Information
The Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) offers a range of accessible business-related programmes from short courses to longer postgraduate qualifications.
The content of our qualifications has been developed by leading university academics and industry professionals. They are designed to be highly relevant to the workplace and to offer a fast affordable option to those wishing to gain to a related Masters degree.
ABP is not a training provider - we accredit and develop qualifications that you can take with colleges, training providers and employers worldwide.
- To provide high quality, affordable qualifications which address the needs of employers, training providers and teaching institutions.
- To provide individuals with opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
- ABP seeks to develop long-term working relationships with any employer or educator who wishes to unlock the potential of their learners.
ABP has developed a suite of qualifications, available to any centre which meets our approval criteria, in a variety of subject areas and at a range of levels.
Each of our qualifications reflects the very latest industry or occupational standards and are designed to meet the latest demands of industry.
Our dedicated team of syllabus and assessment writers include highly qualified, experienced university academics, many of whom also possess significant industrial experience.
Furthermore, our qualifications are based on the eight levels of the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework.
ABP provides a personal service. Programmes are internally assessed and externally verified and they can be delivered using any method appropriate to learners’ needs.
ABP is guided by five key principles that underpin our commitment to provide high quality qualifications that both clients and learners rely upon;
- Responsive - in an increasingly volatile business environment, we understand the necessity of reacting quickly
- Recognised – many of our programmes are recognised by Ofqual, UKBA and universities, allowing learners to progress to the latter stages of globally-recognised degrees
- Flexible - ABP develops qualifications of any size or level relevant to all industry sectors
- Affordable - as a not-for-profit organisation, ABP fees are kept to an absolute minimum without compromising quality
- High quality - ABP qualifications are developed by experienced academics and professionals and reflect the latest occupational standards
- Reliable - ABP takes pride in delivering high levels of service
Help & Support
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Further Information
International students studying in the UK please note we have included information regarding whether a provider has a current UK Border Agency license. However this is subject to change and we strongly recommend that before enrolling you double check the current status of your chosen provider with the directly UK Border Agency.