Build academic, professional, or workforce qualifications that deliver real impact – beyond accreditation
Why partner with Pearson?
- Co-designed with employers to meet specific workforce and sector needs
- Flexible progression pathways from Level 1 to Level 7
- Globally recognised and quality assured, backed by the UK’s largest awarding organisation
Tailored to industry or workforce gaps including AI, data science, and digital technologies.
Built with customised curriculum, assessment and delivery models.
Developed in collaboration with employers, providers or governments.
Focused on real-world, applied learning outcomes.
Aligned to frameworks where required.
Built with customised curriculum, assessment and delivery models.
Focused on real-world, applied learning outcomes.
Aligned to frameworks where required.
Developed in collaboration with employers, providers or governments.
Tailored to specific sectors, industries or workforce gaps - including rapidly evolving fields such as IT, data science, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies.
How it works
Explore our consultancy partnership model, from concept to implementation.
Our end-to-end service ensures your qualification is designed, delivered, and maintained to the highest standards.
Whether you are developing a short programme or a full qualification pathway, we support the complete lifecycle from concept to delivery.
- Consultation services to validate requirement concept
- Full qualification specification (units, outcomes, assessments)
- Validation and quality assurance through Pearson frameworks
- Certification and digital credentials through Credly by Pearson
- Optional delivery guides, teaching and learning materials
- Ongoing quality monitoring and enhancement
Across all levels
Modular, flexible programme structures | Industry-aligned learning and assessment | Global recognition and progression opportunities
Governments and ministries
Develop national workforce strategies and skills systems aligned to economic priorities such as digital transformation, AI adoption and data capability.
Employers, training providers and industry bodies
Upskill and reskill workforces with programmes tailored to sector-specific needs including in high-demand sectors such as IT, digital, data and AI.
Academic institutions
Looking to diversify their education portfolio with distinct qualifications tailored to industry or regional needs.
Learners and professionals
Gain career-focused qualifications with clear progression to employment or further study.
Global reach
We support providers and learners across more than 50 countries worldwide.
Quality and credibility
Our qualifications are developed and delivered under robust quality assurance and regulatory frameworks.
Proven delivery
We provide end-to-end support – from design to implementation – ensuring reliable, scalable programmes.
Industry alignment
Our approach is rooted in employer needs, ensuring relevance to real-world skills and careers.
Digital recognition
Learners receive digital certificates through Credly by Pearson, with badges that help highlight the skills achieved within their qualification.
BTEC is taught and recognised worldwide
1 million learners globally
Taught in over 80 countries
Recognised by 250+ universities
Your questions answered
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Text Modal Levels 1-3
Levels 1–3: Foundation and specialist pathways
- Entry to intermediate vocational learning
- Flexible and applied programmes aligned to local requirements
- Strong progression to higher-level study or employment
Text Modal Levels 4-5
Levels 4–5: Higher Nationals (HNC/HND)/ professional pathways
- Career-focused qualifications combining knowledge and skills
- Widely recognised by employers and higher education institutions
- Clear progression pathways into employment or university
Text Modal Levels 6-7
Levels 6–7: Advanced and professional qualifications
- Degree-equivalent and postgraduate-level programmes
- Designed for advanced professional practice and leadership
- Ideal for specialist workforce development