Sector Links: Training and Academic Qualfications

National Learning and Skills Council

The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England. Click on the employers button to access an area, which can help with staff development. As well as links, the site offers access to training and development and Learn Direct.

Investors in People

IIP supports organisational development. It is possible to access information for research, cases studies from a variety of organisations and useful publications. It offers a model for leadership and extensive links to sites that support business development. It publishes and promoted the good practice standard for investment in learning and development.

Edexcel (London Qualifications)

The national awarding body, Edexcel, offers a wide range of management qualifications. Click under the letter 'm' in the subject index to find the list of them.

City & Guilds

Information on the national awarding body's centres that offer a wide range of management qualifications.

Open University

Information on a wide range of management qualifications, including management NVQs.

The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority

QCA has a searchable qualifications database. This allows you to search for specific qualifications and find out the full range of awarding bodies offering management NVQs and related vocational qualifications.