The British Accreditation Council (BAC) is an independent body, established in 1984 to be the national accrediting body for private post-16 education in the UK. Accreditation by BAC is recognised by the Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) of the Home Office as a qualifying requirement for institutions wishing to enrol visa students. It is regarded by students and agencies throughout the world as the most reliable guide in selecting a college in which to study.

The Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) is a UK awarding body which possesses expertise in developing and accrediting qualifications of different sizes and levels relevant to a wide range of industry sectors.
ABP enjoys a close relationship with The Association of Business Executives (ABE), an awarding body established in 1973, operating in over 70 countries and fully recognised by the UK regulatory authorities for qualifications. ABP clients are the employers and educators who seek to provide their staff and students with high-quality, relevant qualifications.

The Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) is an international professional association devoted to supporting and promoting the profession of information systems management. A registered charity, IMIS has consistently played a prominent role in fostering greater understanding of the importance of information systems management, working to enhance the status of those engaged in the profession, and promoting higher standards through better education and training, both in the UK and overseas.

Established in 1957, the British Computer Society (BCS) is the leading body for those working in IT. With a world-wide membership now over 60,000 members in over 100 countries, BCS is the qualifying body for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP). BCS was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1984. Its objects are to promote the study and practice of computing and to advance knowledge of and education in IT for the benefit of the public. BCS is also a registered charity.


EDCC, the e-Digital Competence Certificate scheme, assesses in electronic office skills, communications and media. The scheme offers over 70 different assessments in computer-based applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, digital photography and editing, video production, computer-based presentations, desktop publishing and web site design.

The Microsoft Partner Programme recognizes your expertise, rewards you for your impact in the technology marketplace and delivers tools and resources to help your business become profitable regardless of its size or focus.

Everything we do at Edexcel delivers opportunities to help people achieve their potential. We are a learning organisation, constantly innovating to provide a better service. We are the UK’s largest awarding body and a part of Pearson plc, the world’s largest education services company. In the UK, we work with more than 5,000 secondary schools, 450 further education colleges, 70 higher education institutions and more than 700 employers and training providers. As the company responsible for marking the national Key Stage 2 and 3 tests, we are also now working with 20,000 junior schools. Our head office is in London, but have regional offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds and Manchester.


The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM) was founded in 2003 as a professional membership body servicing the tourism and hospitality industry throughout the world. OTHM provides a programme of professional qualifications that are designed for Student Members to develop progressively the skills and knowledge that they will need to help them in their careers. OTHM supports and encourages initiatives that help to minimise the impact of tourism on the environment and culture of host destinations.


ISO 9001 is the standard against which the Quality Management System of a business is evaluated. It can be applied to all companies, therefore it is worded to allow it to be adaptable and non-prescriptive. It is, however, intended to demonstrate that a business can provide a consistent standard of quality. Most importantly, it is a common sense and practical method for improving procedures. CQS is an organisation specialising in ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 assessment and certification.


A group of politicians, educators and businessmen founded ABE in 1973. ABE remain specialists in business qualifications. The Association of Business Executives (ABE) is an International Examining Body and provider of business and management qualifications, leading onto Degree and Masters routes. ABE has 'Awarding Body' status in the United Kingdom and is also recognized in many other countries worldwide.

At CTH, our core mission is to provide the highest standard of qualifications. CTH achieves this through robust monitoring supported by industry, universities and the UK government regulator, Ofqual. CTH has partnerships with major international employers and academic institutions. CTH is a member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies.

GTMC, Virgin Atlantic, and Star Alliance work with CTH on our Professional Skills Programmes while our management programmes are endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and lead to final year undergraduate and Masters degrees with many British and international universities

Trinity College London is a leading British examinations board, providing internationally respected examinations, qualifications and assessments.

In the field of TESOL/TEFL, Trinity College London is very prestigious and is widely recognised by employers and authorities around the world.