Awarding Bodies

Awarding bodies are specialist organisations that design and deliver your well-deserved qualifications, certificates, diplomas and awards. Experts in their field, they formally recognise the quality of learning providers and centres and courses, and the knowledge and skills of learners studying them.

Most of the courses delivered by Oxbridge are accredited by one of the awarding bodies listed below. Choose an awarding body to find out more about them and what courses we offer by them. Alternatively select a course category to jump to our offerings in that category.

NCFE Customised Qualifications

What are NCFE Customised Qualifications? NCFE is one of the largest awarding bodies in the UK and is a well-recognised Awarding Organisation by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who are: The Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government, and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and […]

View our 37 NCFE Customised Qualifications courses

NCFE CACHE

NCFE CACHE meaning NCFE CACHE qualifications are a result of the merger between NCFE and Cache in 2015. Now a leading provider of educational services and a not-for-profit organisation with a strong heritage in learning, it has remained at the forefront of technical and vocational education for over 170 years. CACHE (the Council for Awards […]

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NCFE

NCFE

NCFE are a UK-based awarding organisation passionate about designing, developing, and certificating diverse, nationally recognised qualifications and awards. It is recognised as an Awarding Organisation by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, who are: The Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government, and the Council for […]

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Pearson Edexcel

Edexcel

What is Edexcel? Edexcel is a qualification brand for academic and generation qualifications from Pearson and is one of the UK’s largest awarding bodies. Offering A-level courses, GCSE courses and vocational qualifications in schools, colleges, and workplaces in the UK and abroad, they are a multinational education and examination body. The name is a portmanteau […]

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AQA

AQA

Who is AQA? AQA is an independent education charity that sets and marks over half of all A-level courses and GCSE courses sat in the UK every year. As well as AQA A-level courses and AQA GCSE courses, they offer a range of qualifications such as AS-levels, Tech-levels (now known as T-Levels), and Technical Awards. These […]

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Open Awards

Open Awards is a UK-based Awarding Body that is approved by Ofqual. They are also an Access Validating Agency approved by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). They provide Ofqual regulated qualifications and units across multiple subject areas, and through QAA; Access to Higher Education Diplomas. Open Wards have a focus on ensuring […]

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ICB: The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

ICB

Who is the ICB? The ICB or Institute of Certified Bookkeepers was founded as a not-for-profit in the UK in 1996 and has since grown to be the largest bookkeeping body in the world, with over 150,000 students and members in over 100 countries. The ICB has also set up international offices in 19 countries […]

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ACCPH

ACCPH

The ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists). are an independent professional body and register for counsellors, coaches, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists. They are committed to safeguarding public interests and promoting high standards of conduct, education and training within the counselling profession. ACCPH members must adhere to a strict ethical code of practice, which includes a […]

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CAIE

Who is Cambridge Assessment International Education? Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) is a not-for-profit organisation and the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for learners worldwide. They design and deliver assessments to over 8 million learners in over 170 countries, ensuring their assessments are always fair, have sound ethical underpinning, and operate […]

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OCR

Who is OCR? OCR Exam Board is a leading UK awarding body. Providing qualifications that engage people of all ages and abilities. The A-level courses, GCSE courses and vocational qualifications equip learners with the knowledge and skills they need for their future, helping them achieve their full potential. OCR qualifications are developed in close consultation […]

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Quality License Scheme

QLS

What does QLS stand for? QLS stands for "Quality Licence Scheme". QLS is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence […]

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APMG International

APMG

APMG International (APM Group) is an award-winning Examination Institute that accredits professional training and consulting organisations in conjunction with AXELOS, and manages certification schemes for knowledge-based workers. APMG has a global reach, with regional offices located around the world. APMG’s aim is to provide consistent quality and support to training and consulting organisations, whether they […]

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London Institute of Banking & Finance

LIBF: The London Institute of Banking & Finance

Who is the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF)? The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) is a provider of financial skills for those looking to keep ahead of the curve and be part of a wider financial community. Operating in over 120 countries, they offer a range of Financial Capability and Professional […]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Awarding Bodies?

Awarding bodies are specialist organisations that design and deliver your well-deserved qualifications, certificates, diplomas, and awards. Experts in their field, they formally recognise the quality of learning providers and centres, and courses, as well as the knowledge and skills of learners studying them. Working with providers, they ensure course content, delivery and assessment remain excellent.

Some awarding bodies specialise in specific subjects, while others specialise in types of qualifications, awards, and certificates. Often awarding bodies concentrate on vocational competence or knowledge-based units and qualifications.

The difficulty of online courses ranges from Level 0 (entry-level) right up to Level 8 (post-doctoral). Most of our distance learning courses are between Levels 2 and 4, which are the equivalent of GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC qualifications.

When will an awarding body send my qualification?

Before an awarding body can issue your new certificate, you must successfully complete your studies and pass an assessment and validation process. Simply, your tutor will mark all your work, which will be sent out to an external moderator. The moderator is someone who checks your work against the learning outcomes of your course, pre-set by the awarding body. Outcomes help them identify what qualifications they’ll receive when they graduate. Every student worldwide goes through this process.

Once you’ve passed your assessment, we’ll get in touch with the relevant awarding body to send your certificate. Depending on the awarding body’s availability, this can take a couple of months. However, qualifications have been sent to graduates in as little as a week. Should you require your qualification, let’s say, for a job application, we can send out a confirmation letter. This letter will have your student number and the relevant awarding body to contact to evidence your success.

What if I still have questions?

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