College and school educators

Our post-16 vocational qualifications will equip your learners with the skills and knowledge they need to progress to higher education, apprenticeships - and ultimately a rewarding career.

Why choose Pearson for vocational qualifications?

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The future of post-16 vocational qualifications in England

For the latest update, support and guidance around the Post-16 education and skills review please visit and bookmark our review webpage.

Refer to our dedicated Post-16 review page   Explore the new qualifications

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BTEC for every future

Through the power of AI, Dee came face to face with his younger self and saw just how far he had come.​

At a time when he needed direction, BTEC gave him a way to build on what he loved and turn his passion into a career. Today, he’s a teacher helping others discover their own potential.​

See how BTEC can help turn your students’ passions into possibilities.

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From qualification change to every learner’s next step

Qualification reform is about more than changing content or assessment. It is an opportunity to shape qualifications that reflect learners’ lives, support great teaching and give every young person a strong foundation for what comes next. Visit our reform hub to explore our vision, follow the latest developments and see how we’re working with the education community to shape the future of qualifications.

Explore qualification reform

See what's possible when skills meet opportunity 

Our partnership with WorldSkills UK celebrates the power of technical and vocational education and how it can transform lives.

Discover how skills competitions, industry-focused training and real-world challenges help learners build confidence, develop career-ready skills and prepare for what's next.

Explore WorldSkills UK

Just launched

Pearson School & College Report 2026

We’re thrilled to launch the landmark fifth edition of the annual Pearson School & College Report: Foundations for the future.

Discover the report

The missing middle: Unlocking the growth potential of Level 4 and 5 pathways

We sponsored research from the Lifelong Education Institute (LEI) which explores how higher technical qualifications at Levels 4 and 5 can play a stronger role in supporting progression, workforce capability and economic growth.

Watch the webinar recording and read the report