Every learner

Every journey

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Toolkits and materials to help you showcase
potential pathways to your learners.

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 Whether students take a vocational route, academic route, or a mix of both, they need real-world knowledge, skills and experience to thrive in the workplace. Our qualifications open clear pathways into learning and employment for every learner. 

Stories to inspire them    |     Information to support them      |      Careers to excite them

We'll help you create a curriculum today to shape the futures of tomorrow.

Inspiring stories to share

Dee's story

A powerful story of how the strong foundations of studying a BTEC turned a passion into a successful career.

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Lucy's story

Hear how Lucy's BTEC journey gave her the skills she needed to achieve her goals and why she thinks a vocational route is the smart way to get hired.

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Dean's story

Watch Dean's journey achieving vocational excellence studying the BTEC Tech Award Performing Arts qualification.

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Downloadable guides and resources to assist you with marketing Pearson qualifications at your centre.

Qualification guides

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Career pathways

Downloadable progression map showing the full range of qualifications across a wide choice of progression routes. Also available by subject.

 

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Additional information and useful links

Future-ready qualifications

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BTECs

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A range of high-quality, career-focused qualifications grounded in the real world of work, providing skills-based learning across a range of sectors.

 

Learn more about BTECs BTECs

V Levels

Designed to sit alongside A levels and T Levels to provide learners with flexible, future-focused options. In development for first teach September 2027.

Learn more about V Levels V Levels

T Levels

Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, T Levels focus on vocational skills with an integral work placement.

Learn more about T Levels T Levels
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Higher Nationals

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Internationally recognised qualifications equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree.

 

Learn more about Higher Nationals Higher Nationals

Apprenticeships

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Apprenticeships are available from Level 2 to 7 providing great progression opportunities whether into skilled employment or higher education. 

Learn more about Apprenticeships Apprenticeships

Functional Skills

Comprehensive qualifications in English, maths and ICT for all ages and learner types.

Learn more about Functional Skills Functional Skills

Foundation Certificates

Qualifications to support learners strengthen their understanding, develop essential study skills and build the confidence they need to progress to Level 3. In development for first teach September 2027.

Learn more Foundation Certificates

Occupational Certificates

Focused arround a specific occupation or sector. These qualifications help learners to develop practical skills and occupational knowledge. In development for first teach September 2027.

Learn more Occupational Certificates

A Levels

Subject-based academic qualifications taken as stand alone qualificaitons or combined with other Level 3 qualifications such as BTEC Nationals.

Learn more about A Levels A Levels

Adult Learning

An extensive programme with flexible tailored learning for teaching adult learners at every stage of their career. 

Learn more about Adult Learning Adult Learning

GCSEs

Available in over 40 subjects, these qualifications are taken by students at school-leaving age in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Learn more about GCSEs GCSEs

Curriculum planning

We've included more detailed information to help you plan your curriculum and also information to support you through the current vocational reform.

For sector specific reform information please see our reform web page

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Funding guides
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Training and resources

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