We offer a wide range of RQF approved qualifications spanning all levels from level 1 through to level 5 qualifications. You can browse our qualifications here by industry and find out more information on funding, structure and delivery by clicking on each qualification title.
When you partner with Innovate, you’ll get support from people who are experts in every aspect of quality assurance and assessment.
We differentiate ourselves from other awarding bodies by providing a highly personalised, accessible service that views your entire training programme as a shared responsibility.
We support the entire ecosystem of your training delivery—from regulated qualifications and apprenticeships to quality endorsing your bespoke courses—providing a consistent standard of quality across all your provision.
Rigorous yet accessible assessment
Our philosophy of Awarding Ambition ensures our assessment design prioritises the individual's success and career progression, meeting all regulatory requirements.
Independent invigilation services
Ensure the integrity of all your internal and external examinations with our reliable, professional, and independent invigilation service, delivered with maximum flexibility.
Quality endorsement for non-regulated learning
Recognise the value of your non-qualification training. Our quality endorsement service provides your learners with a formal certificate of recognition, validating their learning and supporting their career journey.
What is the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)?
The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is the way of recognising skills and achievements by allowing learners to compare the size and level of difficulty of qualifications.
Who can deliver an Innovate Awarding qualification?
Any FE College or Training Provider must be an approved centre to offer Innovate Awarding qualifications, please see Becoming an Approved Centre for more details. Employers can either use an approved Training Provider or we can help you gain approval, enabling you to undertake training in-house.
How easy is it to register and certificate a qualification through Innovate Awarding?
For all our approved centres, we operate a web-based system, all the specifications for qualifications are online and ready to be downloaded. We also operate an online registration and certification system for centres to upload every learner registration, review batches of learners and details, and to upload results to claim for certificates.
I can't find an existing qualification that is suitable, can Innovate Awarding create a bespoke one?
Yes, we are able to create bespoke qualifications to meet customers’ needs. If you would like to discuss your options and what you would like from a qualification, please contact us.
Who can take a qualification?
Anyone can undertake a qualification so long as they meet the entry requirements of the course set out by the FE College or Training Provider and any pre-requisites outlined in the qualification specification.
How does Innovate Awarding maintain the quality assurance of qualifications?
We use a team of External Quality Advisors (EQAs) who ensure that our approved centres meet all requirements to deliver and assess the Innovate Awarding qualifications which they offer. This includes centre approval, qualification approval, centre visits and sampling of learners’ assessments and other quality assurance activities.
What do different qualification levels mean?
The level indicates the degree of difficulty.
How long does a qualification take?
Each qualification is different, and on our qualifications listings, we outline the GLH (Guided Learning Hours) and TQT (Total Qualification Time) for each qualification. One credit is equal to approximately 10 hours of total learning time.
What is the difference between an Award, Certificate, and Diploma?
Awards are made up of 1 to 12 credits (10 to 120 hours of learning).
Certificates are made up of 13 to 36 credits (130 to 360 hours of learning).
Diplomas are made up of 37 credits (370 or more hours of learning).
What costs are involved in delivering qualifications?
Depending on the qualification and size there is a sliding cost scale, however some are supported by funding.
How long after completing the qualification does it take to receive the certificate?
The turnaround time for an e-certificate is two (2) working days from the point of submission of results by the centre via our online registration and certification system.
The turnaround time for the paper copy of the certificate is 10 working days from the point of submission of results. Claims for certification will be processed within two (2) working days and dispatched to the Quality Assurance Manager at the centre.
Can I get a replacement certificate for my qualification?
Of course! Simply contact us (hello@innovateawarding.org) to request a replacement certificate. Please see our price list for replacement certificate costs.
Do Innovate Awarding deal directly with learners regarding queries, certificates, and administration?
If you are a learner and have a query regarding an Innovate Awarding qualification which you are undertaking, please contact your training provider who will then contact us on your behalf.
Please provide the following information and the right person will be in touch with you.
