About Us
The Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) is a not-for-profit UK awarding organisation which develops and accredits business related, professional qualifications, from short courses to postgraduate diplomas, delivered through accredited colleges.
If you work for a training provider or college and wish to become accredited by ABP please take the first step and complete the ABP Application Form.
Aims of ABP
- To provide high quality, affordable qualifications which address the needs of employers, training providers and teaching institutions.
- To provide individuals with opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
- ABP seeks to develop long-term working relationships with any employer or educator who wishes to unlock the potential of their learners.
Case Studies
To see how training providers have worked with ABP and the rewards they have gained please visit the Case Studies Page.
ABP's Approach
To discover ABP's approach to developing qualifications relevant to todays business world please visit ABP's Approach Page
Principles of ABP
ABP is guided by five key principles that underpin our commitment to provide high quality qualifications that both clients and learners rely upon;
- Responsive - in an increasingly volatile business environment, we understand the necessity of reacting quickly
- Flexible - ABP develops qualifications of any size or level relevant to all industry sectors
- Affordable - as a not-for-profit organisation, ABP fees are kept to an absolute minimum without compromising quality
- High quality - ABP qualifications are developed by experienced academics and professionals and reflect the latest occupational standards
- Reliable - ABP takes pride in delivering high levels of service
Qualification Recognition
In relation to Tier 4 (General) Student visa applications, paragraph 309 of the Guide to Sponsoring Students Under Tier 4 of the Points-based System (valid from 5 September 2011) states that courses must lead to an approved qualification. The UKBA definition of an approved qualification includes those that are, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, on the Register of Regulated Qualifications http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/ at QCF or NQF level 3 or above. The majority of standard qualifications offered by ABP are awarded by our sister body, the Association of Business Executives (ABE) and appear on the Register of Regulated Qualifications at QCF level 7
How to Contact Us
Contact details are provided on our Contact Page. We look forward to hearing from you.
Affiliation with ABE
ABP is affiliated to the Association of Business Executives (ABE), a professional membership body, recognised by the UK regulatory authorities for qualifications.
For further information please visit the ABE Affiliation Page.
Next Steps
- Find the right qualifications to provide or study, to reach your organisation or career goals, by visiting the Qualifications Page.
- For Centres, Employers or Training Providers find out how we can benefit your organisation by visiting the Centre Information Page.
- For Students find out how we can enhance your educational and career prospects by visiting the Students' Info Page.
- To find out how many of our standard programmes are recognised by Ofqual, UKBA and universities, allowing learners to progress to the latter stages of globally-recognised degrees visit our University Exemptions and University Progressions Page
- For Centres, Employers or Training Providers apply for ABP accreditation efficiently and effectively by completing the Centre Accreditation Request Form.
