Limitless learning
Endless opportunity
Our new approach to endorsement is here to expand possibilities. With three formats that deliver enhanced flexibility and quality, we’re empowering centres to meet local skills gaps and deliver bespoke learning in almost any subject.
What is endorsement?
Endorsement allows centres to deliver bespoke courses that sit outside of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
An endorsed course is developed by a centre, rather than TQUK. We don't help shape the course content and it isn’t reviewed against Ofqual criteria. But every centre that delivers one goes through our rigorous quality assurance checks, meaning endorsed courses deliver excellent quality to learners.
Courses for the curious
We’ve developed three distinct types of endorsement, covering specialist training, workplace development and recreational skills. Read our full guidance >
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CLCs offer formal recognition for specialist training courses, tailored to centre-specific needs. Each course is unitised, with learning outcomes and assessment criteria that add credibility to learners' achievements.
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Targeted at continuous professional development (CPD) within the workplace, these courses focus on enhancing professional skills without requiring formal assessments. They provide flexible, practical training solutions for organisational growth and employee development.
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These informal, learner-focused courses promote personal enrichment and the pursuit of hobbies or skills in a relaxed environment. While less formal than CLCs and PDLCs, they maintain structured learning to ensure meaningful experiences for learners.
Assessment
Hours/Duration
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
Formative, Summative, Holistic
At least 21 hours. Must take no more than two years to complete.
Online, In-class, Blended
Summative assessment (to demonstrate knowledge and skills)
Units
Delivery
At least two
At least three per unit
No maximum hours. Must take no more than a year to complete.
At least three per learning outcome
At least one
At least three per unit
No assessment criteria required
Workplace, Blended
Informal formative assessment (the creation of something)
Maximum of 150 hours. Must take no more than a year to complete.
1–5 units
At least three per unit
At least three per learning outcome
Online, In-class, Blended
Advertising and Titling
As a regulated awarding organisation, TQUK is subject to the Conditions of Recognition as set out by Ofqual. These Conditions don’t just extend to us; all our centres must adhere to them as well. When titling and advertising an endorsed course, centres must follow the advertising regulations and the titling regulations.
Fees and Pricing
We’ve expanded the courses but simplified the pricing, making them clearer and easier to understand.
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Annual endorsed fee:
£1,500 for endorsed course providers. This covers two endorsed course applications within first calendar year.
Learner registration and certification:
£10 per learner. -
All course applications incur a fee for recognised centres.
Endorsed only centres will be charged for all course applications outside of the initial two free applications used within the first 12 months from centre approval date.
CLCs: £700
PDLCs: £700
RLCs: £500
CLCs and PDLCs require two reviews to ensure approval.
Our endorsed course annual fee entitles centres to:
Full reviews of courses, with regularity varying per course type.
Efficient and timely turnaround and support.
In-depth guidance for existing endorsed provision.
Rigorous quality assurance reviews.
Endorsement from one of the UK’s leading AOs.
Endorsed requirements
We’re excited to guide you through the process of becoming an endorsed customer. To get started, find out how you can prepare and provide the necessary evidence to meet our approval criteria in our Endorsed Customer Requirements document.
