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Exercise Referral Qualifications

Start Your Exercise Referral Career with Accredited Qualifications

For fitness professionals who want to make a genuine difference, specialising in exercise referral is one of the most rewarding pathways in the industry. The Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral equips you with the knowledge, confidence and professional credibility to support clients who have medical conditions, long-term health concerns or who are …

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Funded Qualifications for Your Career

Affordable Funded Qualifications for Your Career

At Focus Awards, we believe everyone should have access to quality education and training, no matter their background or financial circumstances. That’s why we’re proud to offer a range of funded qualifications designed to make professional development more affordable and accessible. We understand that investing in your career can sometimes feel daunting, especially when balancing …

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IQA Qualifications

IQA Qualifications: Your Complete Guide to Internal Quality Assurance Qualifications

Maintaining consistent and credible assessment standards is at the heart of quality education and training. Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) ensures that the processes behind assessment are reliable, fair, and compliant with regulatory frameworks. For professionals working within education, training, or vocational assessment, IQA qualifications are the essential credentials that validate expertise in these areas. Whether …

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New and Improved Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy Qualification Now Available

We’d like to inform all centres that the Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports will be retired on 31st December 2025. After this date, no new learner registrations will be accepted. All existing learners will have until 31st December 2026 to complete and be certificated. We’re pleased to introduce the Focus Awards …

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Level 4 vs Level 5 Qualifications Comparison

Level 4 vs Level 5 Qualifications Comparison: Which Is Right for Your Career?

Choosing between a Level 4 and Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care can shape the direction of your professional journey. The Level 4 vs Level 5 Qualifications Comparison within the Focus Awards framework reveals distinct paths—one leading toward advanced practice, the other toward leadership and management. Understanding these differences can help you choose …

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