If you’re a training provider deciding whether to deliver regulated qualifications, understanding the role of an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Body is key. Partnering with one means that the qualifications you offer will carry national recognition and credibility, something that sets your organisation apart in a crowded training market.
A regulated awarding body is an organisation recognised by Ofqual to design, assess, and certificate qualifications in line with national standards. By working with them, you as a provider can be confident that the courses you deliver are quality assured and externally validated. This not only protects the integrity of your provision but also reassures learners, employers, and other stakeholders that what you offer has real value.
Choosing to teach qualifications from a regulated awarding body brings several benefits. It makes your programmes more attractive to learners who want certificates that are widely recognised by employers and educational institutions. It also enhances your reputation as a provider, as you are seen to align with the highest standards in the education and training sector. In many industries, regulated qualifications are a requirement for entry into certain professions, so offering them opens access to new markets and learner groups.
Of course, delivering regulated qualifications involves meeting certain responsibilities. As a provider, you will need to follow the awarding body’s policies, maintain quality assurance processes, and ensure your staff have the right expertise. While this may require additional effort compared to running unregulated courses, the payoff is significant: learners are more likely to invest in your programmes, and employers are more likely to trust your graduates.
Deciding to partner with a Regulated Awarding Body is about committing to quality. It positions your organisation as one that delivers trusted, recognised qualifications that genuinely help learners progress in their careers or education. In contrast, relying solely on unregulated courses may limit your reach and credibility, as these certificates do not carry the same weight in the eyes of employers or regulators.
Offering qualifications from a regulated awarding body strengthens your provision, boosts your reputation, and ensures that the learners who come to you leave with achievements that really count.
