Qualifications

ABP Business, Finance and I.T. qualifications reflect the very latest industry or occupational standards. ABP courses in Business, Finance and I.T. are based on the eight levels of the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework.

The qualifications are divided into regulated qualifications and unregulated qualifications.

Regulated qualifications: ABP offers qualifications which are awarded by ABE (a recognised Awarding Organisation) and are regulated by Ofqual..

Unregulated qualifications: ABP also offers qualifications which are endorsed by the Association of Business Executives (ABE) but are not regulated by Ofqual

If you work for a college or training provider and wish to offer any of these qualifications please take the first step and complete the ABP Application Form.

Regulated Qualifications

Regulated qualifications are awarded by the Association of Business Executives (ABE) and are regulated by Ofqual. Centres wishing to run these programmes should complete the Application form for a no obligation enquiry.

Level 7 (Postgraduate) Management Qualifications

Level 7 (Postgraduate) Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Qualifications

Level 7 (Postgraduate) Health & Social Care Qualifications

Level 7 (Postgraduate) Finance Qualifications

Level 7 (Certificate) Islamic Finance Qualifications

Level 7 Certificate in the Essentials of Islamic Finance and Banking

Level 7 (Postgraduate) IT Qualifications

*Formerly known as the Postgraduate Extended Diploma in Networking.

** Formerly known as the Postgraduate Standard Diploma in Networking.

Level 7 (Postgraduate) Marketing Management Qualifications

Level 7 (Postgraduate) Human Resource Management Qualifications

Level 7 (Postgraduate) Engineering & Manufacturing Qualifications

Islamic Finance Qualifications

Please click on the general overview below for more information about our Islamic Finance Qualifications

General Overview
Level 7 Certificate in the Essentials of Islamic Finance and Banking
Level 6 Diploma in Applied Islamic Finance and Banking
Level 5 Certificate in the Concepts of Islamic Finance and Banking

Unregulated Qualifications

All qualifications listed in this section are awarded by the ABP and endorsed by ABE. These qualifications are not regulated by Ofqual. Centres wishing to run these programmes should complete the Application form for a no obligation enquiry.

Introductory Business Qualifications

Please click on the individual qualification or general overview below for more information on ABP Intermediate Awards

International Business Skills

Please click on the general overview below for more information on ABP International Business Skills

General Overview
ABP Intermediate Award in Customer Service
ABP Intermediate Award in Business Communications
ABP Intermediate Award in Self Awareness & Personal Development
ABP Intermediate Award in Business Etiquette
ABP Intermediate Award in Business Basics & Finance
ABP Intermediate Award in People Skills
ABP Intermediate Award in Time Management
ABP Intermediate Award in Information Technology for Business

Learners who successfully complete all eight Awards are eligible for the

ABP Intermediate Diploma in International Business Skills

Bespoke Qualifications

Bespoke qualifications will be awarded by ABP and are not regulated Ofqual qualifications

ABP accredited bespoke and centre-devised programmes will only appear against individual college details on the college search list.

For further information on working with ABP to develop or accredit bespoke and centre-devised programmes click here.

ABP Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

Extended Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

The deadline for registering new students on the ABP Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and the ABP Extended Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management has passed (31 December 2011). ABP will no longer accept new registrations from centres for this programme.

Centres are reminded that the deadline for claims for certification for these programmes is 31 August 2012.

Next Step

For non-accredited ABP centres: If you wish to get further information on how to offer any of these courses please submit the Accreditation Application Form

For current ABP centres: If you wish to provide additional qualifications please complete and submit the Additional Qualifications Form

For centres, training providers or empolyers: If you wish to work with ABP to develop or gain accreditation for a bespoke and centre-devised programmes please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For Students: Find a centre which offers your course by clicking on the individual qualification and using the search facility on that page or by using the College Search facility.