"As an Awarding Organisation, our mission revolves around enhancing educational standards by providing a diverse range of regulated qualifications that are meticulously listed on the Professional Qualification.
In recognition of the diverse needs within industries, EduExcell acknowledges the crucial requirement for accredited industry award programs. These programs encompass specialized training and certifications, showcasing a spectrum of attainment, skills, knowledge, or understanding that might not fit within the confines of regulated environments. This recognition has led us to develop endorsed courses tailored to address these specific needs and industry demands.
Components of Endorsed Courses
An endorsed course signifies EduExcell's assessment and endorsement of a learning program as a valuable and advantageous platform for learners.
When EduExcell endorses a learning course, it signifies our trust in a center's capacity to develop and deliver quality education within its specialized domains.
While we may not define the specific course content, we actively oversee its delivery and assessments. The EduExcell endorsement signifies that centers consistently uphold the high standards we expect from our Recognised Centres, ensuring a top-tier learning experience that equips learners with essential skills and knowledge in a specific subject area.
Outlined below are the components you can anticipate when selecting the endorsed course option with EduExcell.
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Regulated Qualification |
Endorsed Course |
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|---|---|---|
| Developed by EduExcell | ✔ | |
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Centre subject to yearly EQA Activities (External Quality Assurance) |
✔ | ✔ |
| Certificate issued by EduExcell to successful candidates | ✔ | ✔ |
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Assessment is undertaken or
verified by EduExcell |
✔ | |
|
Sits on the Professional Qualification |
✔ |
What do Endorsed certificates look like?
We term these learning programs as endorsed courses, distinguishing them from regulated qualifications. Regulated qualifications are the certifications officially recognized by the UK, undergoing rigorous development and accreditation processes—a level of scrutiny not applied to our endorsed provision.
Consequently, the certificates received by learners for endorsed courses will have distinct features compared to those awarded for qualifications. For instance, they will display the EduExcell endorsed logo and use terminology such as 'courses' or 'awards' rather than 'qualifications' in their wording.
What do Regulated certificates look like?
Only an Awarding Organisation can grant regulated qualifications. These qualifications undergo continuous quality assurance checks, ensuring standardized outcomes. Learners can trust that regardless of the time or place of assessment, they will demonstrate the required abilities to attain a passing grade.
EduExcell bears the responsibility of awarding these qualifications, following the outlined requirements in the respective Qualification Specification. We conduct assessments and quality assurance reviews at centers to ensure compliance with set standards.
What are the implications?
Ensuring confidence and clarity among qualification users—centers, learners, employers, colleges, and universities—is paramount. They need to understand and trust the significance of the certificates they receive.
As an Awarding Organisation, EduExcell holds the responsibility to empower learners by guiding them through the intricacies of the sector, enabling informed decisions.
The educational landscape is highly regulated, and meeting regulations as a regulated Awarding Organisation is crucial. Our commitment involves ensuring that learners fully comprehend the offerings provided by distinguishing between regulated qualifications and endorsed courses. Clear and accurate marketing by centers is imperative in this regard.
For inquiries regarding EduExcell Endorsed Provision, please reach out through the contact form at the bottom of this page. Our team will promptly assist you.
Centers offering EduExcell Endorsed Courses must:
- Differentiate these courses from any regulated qualifications available through EduExcell.
- Explicitly label these courses as 'endorsed'.
- Ensure learners enrolled in these courses understand their progression leads to an endorsed achievement rather than a regulated qualification.
- Engage with learners and employers to discuss the distinctions between the two types of provisions (Regulated and Endorsed) and assist them in making informed decisions based on their needs.
- Confidently promote the EduExcell-endorsed status.