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Accreditations & Quality Assurance
Certified to Stand Out
From Ofqual-regulated qualifications to ISO 9001:2015 quality management and CPD Group accreditation — every course SBTL offers is backed by a credible, independently recognised standard. Our accreditations are the foundation of everything we deliver.
Every SBTL course is backed by a recognised, credible standard — whether that is an Ofqual-regulated awarding body, a respected professional organisation, the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 quality mark, or CPD Group accreditation.
Ofqual-Regulated Awarding Bodies
CMI, OTHM, QUALIFI, ILM and BCS — qualifications regulated by the UK’s Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, recognised globally.
Professional Course Providers
ICM, CBIT, CLE and BCS Tech10 — practical, career-focused professional development and industry-accredited certifications for upskilling and lifelong learning.
Qualifications Scotland Accredited
ISDC and EduQual — awarding bodies regulated by Qualifications Scotland Accreditation, credit-rated for the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
CPD Group Accredited
Our CPD courses are accredited by The CPD Group — the only certified CPD accreditation body, ensuring our CPD activities meet internationally recognised standards.
UK Register of Learning Providers
Registered on the official UK Government provider register — UK Provider No. 10083280. Verifiable by learners, employers and institutions at UKRLP.co.uk.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Independently certified quality management standard. Confirmed since 2017, reviewed annually — our commitment to consistent educational excellence, independently verified.
University Degree Progression Partners
UCLan, ARU, Wolverhampton, Arden and GlobalNxt — structured pathways from an accredited pathway Diploma into a fully recognised university degree.
Category 1 — Ofqual Regulated
Ofqual-Regulated Awarding Bodies
All qualifications in this category are regulated by Ofqual — the UK’s Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation. These qualifications sit within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and are recognised by employers, universities and professional bodies in the UK and internationally.
CMI
Chartered Management Institute
Ofqual RegulatedChartered Body
The Chartered Management Institute is the UK’s leading professional body for management and leadership, regulated by Ofqual. CMI qualifications — from Level 2 to Level 8 — are recognised by employers across the UK and internationally as the gold standard in professional management development. CMI also awards the prestigious Chartered Manager status.
Subject Areas
ManagementTeam LeadingManagement and LeadershipProfessional ConsultingCoaching and MentoringCoachingMentoringSustainability Management and LeadershipLeadership for AIProject ManagementEquality and DiversityPolice Management
Key Reasons to Choose CMI Qualifications
Royal Chartered Status — the only chartered body for management, with authority granted directly by the Privy Council since 2002
Ofqual Regulated — qualifications from Level 2 to Level 8 meet rigorous national UK standards
Chartered Manager Pathway — progress toward Chartered Manager (CMgr) status, the highest accolade for UK managers
Global Recognition — over 75 years of management expertise, trusted by employers internationally
Membership Benefits — access to CMI resources, tools, and a professional community throughout study
OTHM is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation with a strong presence in both UK and international online education. OTHM qualifications span Level 3 to Level 7 across business, health, social care, education and more — career-aligned courses recognised by employers and universities worldwide.
Subject Areas
Accounting and FinanceArtificial IntelligenceBusiness Management and LeadershipChild Development and WellbeingCyber SecurityEducation Management and LeadershipEngineeringHealth and Social CareHuman Resource ManagementInformation TechnologyLawLogisticsOccupational Health and SafetyProject ManagementPsychologyPublic AdministrationRisk ManagementTeaching and LearningTourism and Hospitality Management
Key Reasons to Choose OTHM Qualifications
Ofqual Regulated — approved and regulated by Ofqual, ensuring qualifications meet the highest national standards for England
FAB Member — full membership of the Federation of Awarding Bodies demonstrates a commitment to quality and credibility
University Progression — recognised for entry into degree and Master's top-up programmes at universities worldwide
Globally Recognised — strong academic partnerships ensure OTHM qualifications are valued by employers and institutions internationally
WES Recognised — recognised by World Education Services, supporting international credit transfer and graduate mobility
Qualifi is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation focused on meeting the evolving education and training needs of learners and employers worldwide. Qualifi qualifications are vocationally relevant, career-aligned, and widely accepted for progression to university degrees.
Subject Areas
Business and ManagementMarketingHealth and Social CarePsychologyHealth and Safety ManagementHospitality and Tourism ManagementHuman Resource ManagementAccounting and FinanceLaw and Legal ServicesInformation TechnologyData ScienceCyber SecurityLogistics and Supply Chain ManagementEarly Years EducationEducation and TrainingTeaching and Coaching
Key Reasons to Choose QUALIFI Qualifications
Ofqual Regulated — officially regulated by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England
Globally Recognised — recognised by employers, institutions, and universities worldwide
University Progression Pathways — designed to support progression into undergraduate and postgraduate programmes globally
Broad Portfolio — covering Leadership, Management, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, and more
WES Recognised — supporting international credit transfer and graduate mobility
ILM is the UK’s leading specialist awarding body for leadership, coaching and management qualifications, with over 50 years of experience. Ofqual-regulated and trusted by organisations worldwide, ILM qualifications develop effective managers and leaders at every level — from team leaders to senior executives.
Subject Areas
ManagementLeadership and ManagementLeadershipCoachingMentoring
Key Reasons to Choose ILM Qualifications
UK's Leading Leadership Specialist — more employers choose ILM programmes than any other specialist awarding body
Part of City & Guilds — backed by a globally recognised family of vocational education brands
70,000+ Learners a Year — one of the UK's most widely taken leadership and management qualification routes
Global Reach — delivered through 2,000+ approved centres and City & Guilds' international network
Specialist Focus — purpose-built for leadership, management, coaching and mentoring careers
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, holds a Royal Charter and is Ofqual-regulated with over 60 years at the forefront of computing and digital technology. BCS qualifications in IT, cyber security, digital solutions and data management are respected globally as credible, career-defining credentials.
Subject Areas
AgileArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business AnalysisDevOpsGovernanceIT ArchitectureInformation Security and Data ProtectionSoftware TestingSolution DevelopmentTransformation
Key Reasons to Choose BCS Qualifications
Royal Chartered Institute — the chartered body for IT professionals, operating under royal charter since 1957
70,000+ Members in 150 Countries — a truly global professional community
Tech10 Accreditation Available — selected IT programmes can carry the BCS Tech10 quality mark
Professional Registration Pathways — qualifications support progression toward recognised IT professional status
Ethical & Standards Leadership — committed to raising competence and ethical standards across the technology industry
In addition to Ofqual-regulated qualifications, SBTL offers professional development courses certified by CBIT — a credible professional organisation — and CPD courses accredited by The CPD Group. These courses are valued by employers for their practical, career-focused content and are ideal for learners seeking to upskill, develop job-specific expertise, or earn CPD hours.
ICM
Institute of Commercial Management
Ofqual RegulatedCommercial Focus
The Institute of Commercial Management is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation providing professional qualifications in business, management and related vocational areas. ICM qualifications are recognised internationally and valued particularly in commercial, entrepreneurial and business management contexts.
Subject Areas
Accounting and FinanceBusiness StudiesCommercial and Project ManagementCommunity Development and Social ChangeComputer Science and Cyber SecurityEntrepreneurship and EnterpriseHospitality ManagementHuman Resource DevelopmentJournalismJournalism & Media StudiesManagement StudiesManaging Health & SafetyMarketingMarketing, Advertising & Public RelationsMarketing ManagementNutrition, Food Security and Sustainable DevelopmentOffice ManagementProject ManagementPsychological Principles of CounsellingSales Management & MarketingTourism & Business Studies
Key Reasons to Choose ICM Certifications
Established Since 1979 — over 45 years' experience as an international awarding organisation
2.24 Million+ Awards Issued — a globally trusted qualification with proven scale
292 Approved Centres, 132 Countries — an extensive international delivery network
Registered UK Charity — operating for global outreach with a not-for-profit ethos
Business & Management Focus — qualifications tailored to commercial and business development careers
CBIT offers specialist professional development courses in business administration and information technology — accredited by both CMI (Chartered Management Institute) and BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT). CBIT courses are designed to develop high-quality skills and knowledge in business and IT, delivering focused, applied learning that translates directly into improved professional practice and career advancement.
Subject Areas
Business ManagementLeadership and ManagementHuman Resource ManagementAccounting and Finance ManagementPublic AdministrationCoaching and MentoringProject ManagementMarketingDigital MarketingSoftware EngineeringData ScienceCyber Security
Key Reasons to Choose CBIT Certifications
CMI Recognised — business certifications benchmarked against CMI's professional standards framework, dual-branded on completion
BCS Tech10 Accredited — selected IT certifications are accredited by BCS — The Chartered Institute for IT
Standalone Certifications — industry-aligned programmes backed by CBIT's own rigorous quality assurance processes
Expert-Designed Curriculum — developed by qualified tutors with extensive real-world business and IT experience
Career-Focused — practical, skills-driven certifications built for immediate workplace impact
CLE delivers management and leadership courses for senior professionals and aspiring executives seeking to develop strategic leadership capabilities. CLE courses operate under the CLE Professional Standards Framework — designed to sharpen executive thinking, develop leadership presence, and support career progression to senior roles.
Subject Areas
Business ManagementManagement and LeadershipStrategic Management
Key Reasons to Choose CLE Certifications
Bespoke Professional Framework — programmes built around real workplace capability, not just academic theory
Three-Tier Pathway — structured progression from functional competence to strategic and executive leadership
Results-Defined Learning — success measured by demonstrated capability, not just course completion
Practical Application Focus — every unit designed to translate directly into workplace performance
BCS Tech10 accreditation gives independent validation that digital learning programmes meet the needs of employers and the tech industry, assessed against rigorous professional standards. At SBTL, our CBIT Tech10 accredited programmes give learners industry-recognised qualifications and confidence to succeed in tech careers.
Subject Areas
Cyber SecurityData ScienceSoftware Engineering
Key Reasons to Choose Tech10 Certifications
Independent Validation — assessed by BCS industry experts against rigorous, employer-informed standards
Backed by the Professional Body for IT — delivered by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Shareable Digital Badge — learners can showcase verified course completion to employers
Employer Confidence — a widely recognised benchmark for digital skills and bootcamp quality
Continuous Improvement — accreditation includes ongoing feedback to keep programmes current
SBTL’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses are accredited by The CPD Group — the world’s only certified CPD accreditation body, independently verified against internationally recognised standards. CPD hours earned through SBTL carry genuine, credible professional weight recognised by employers worldwide.
CPD Subject Areas
Anti-Money LaunderingDigital Safety & Cyber AwarenessPerformance Appraisals TrainingGDPR in EducationConfidentiality in the WorkplaceMisogyny in the WorkplaceSexual Harassment in the WorkplaceOffice Health and SafetyDisability AwarenessUnderstanding GDPRModern Slavery AwarenessProject Management TrainingConflict ManagementTime ManagementUnderstanding AI (Artificial Intelligence)Workplace BullyingSafer RecruitmentPCI DSS AwarenessHuman Resources TrainingEquality & Diversity
Key Reasons to Choose The CPD Group Accredited Courses
First Certified CPD Accreditation Body — independently certified by The CPD Register itself
Internationally Recognised Standards — meets globally recognised industry benchmarks for CPD delivery
Transparent & Credible Process — raises the standard of CPD accreditation worldwide
Trusted Quality Mark — assures learners and employers that CPD activity meets verified standards
These awarding bodies are regulated by Qualifications Scotland Accreditation and offer qualifications credit-rated for the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) — a globally-recognised national qualifications framework aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and the Ofqual Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
ISDC
International Skill Development Corporation
SQA ApprovedBritish Education
ISDC is an international provider of British education and skills qualifications. Qualifications offered by ISDC carry approval from Qualifications Scotland — a nationally accredited UK awarding body — ensuring a recognised standard of quality and giving learners internationally credible credentials.
Subject Areas
Accounting and Financial ManagementMarketing ManagementHuman Resource ManagementInternational Business ManagementTourism and HospitalityHealthcare ManagementProject ManagementBusiness Management
Key Reasons to Choose ISDC Qualifications
Collaboration with Qualifications Scotland — the national awarding body established under the Education (Scotland) Act 1996
SCQF Mapped — qualifications mapped to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework for transparency and portability
Nationally Regulated UK Award — approved, quality-assured and awarded by Qualifications Scotland
Global Progression Pathway — a clear route into degree-level study at universities worldwide
EduQual is a regulated awarding body approved by Qualifications Scotland Accreditation, and a Federation of Awarding Bodies member. Its qualifications are credit-rated for the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), recognised by universities worldwide, and delivered through a global network of approved centres.
Subject Areas
Accounting and PurchasingBusiness SkillsBusiness and Management (general)Human Resource ManagementIT and DigitalLegal and Paralegal
Key Reasons to Choose EduQual Qualifications
Regulated by Qualifications Scotland Accreditation — a globally-recognised UK qualifications regulator
SCQF Credit-Rated — aligned to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework, EQF and Ofqual RQF
FAB Member & SCQF Partnership Credit Rating Body — demonstrating recognised quality and governance
University Recognised — progression accepted by universities including Aston and Bedfordshire
Global Delivery Network — approved centres across Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe
SBTL learners can progress from a pathway diploma into a fully recognised university degree through our network of partner universities — each offering a structured, credit-recognised pathway from professional qualification to academic award.
Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire
Degree PathwaysPostgraduate
The University of Gloucestershire is a UK university with a history of teaching dating back to 1847, with campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester. We work in partnership with London Examinations Board (LEB) to offer top-up qualifications for eligible learners progressing from a pathway diploma.
Subject Areas
Business Administration
Key Reasons to Choose Gloucestershire Degree Qualifications
Established Heritage — a UK university with a history of teaching dating back to 1847, with campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester
AACSB Membership & CMI Recognition — Gloucestershire Business School is an AACSB member, with eligible MBA students able to pursue CMI professional accreditation
REF 2021 Research Excellence — all submitted subject areas included research judged internationally excellent, with many submissions rated world-leading
UK League Table Progress — recorded improvements in the 2026 Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide, Guardian University Guide and Complete University Guide
UCLan is a UK public university founded in 1828, ranked in the top 7% of universities worldwide, WES recognised, with students from over 100 countries. We work in partnership with Chestnut Education Group (CEG) to offer top-up qualifications for learners progressing from a pathway diploma.
Subject Areas
Business AdministrationLawFinance and ManagementStrategic Leadership
Key Reasons to Choose UCLan Degree Qualifications
Top 7% Worldwide — ranked among the top 7% of universities globally
First Modern UK University in QS Rankings — a landmark achievement recognising UCLan's global reputation since 2010
WES Recognised — supporting international credit transfer and graduate mobility
Truly Global Community — a student community representing more than 100 countries
Nearly 200 Years of Excellence — a proud academic heritage dating back to 1828
ARU is a UK public university with research rated world-leading by the REF 2021, known for excellence in business, health and creative arts, with students from over 185 countries. We work in partnership with Chestnut Education Group (CEG) to offer top-up qualifications for learners progressing from a pathway diploma.
Subject Areas
Business AdministrationEntrepreneurshipArtificial IntelligenceProject ManagementInternational Business and Commercial LawBusiness and Management
Key Reasons to Choose ARU Degree Qualifications
Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 — recognising ARU's high-impact initiatives and commitment to excellence
TEF Gold Rated — recognised for outstanding quality of teaching across UK universities
UK University Award — degrees awarded directly by Anglia Ruskin University
WES Recognised — supporting international credit transfer and graduate mobility
Career-Ready Graduates — ranked 1st in its region for undergraduates working as managers or directors within 15 months of graduating
A public university founded in 1827, with campuses across the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire, serving over 18,000 students across 380+ programmes. We work in partnership with Chestnut Education Group (CEG) to offer top-up qualifications for learners progressing from a pathway diploma.
Subject Areas
Business Administration
Key Reasons to Choose Wolverhampton Degree Qualifications
Nearly 200 Years of Academic Excellence — a well-established public university providing quality higher education since 1827
TEF Silver Rated — reflecting high standards in teaching, learning and student outcomes
QAA Commended — recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency for academic quality and standards
WES Recognised — supporting international credit transfer and graduate mobility
Professionally Accredited — many programmes accredited by professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (PSRBs)
A modern UK university with degree-awarding powers since 2015, recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing, with over 40,000 students across 9 campuses worldwide. We work in partnership with Chestnut Education Group (CEG) to offer top-up qualifications for learners progressing from a pathway diploma.
Subject Areas
Business ManagementHealthcareComputingBusiness AdministrationHealthcare Management
Key Reasons to Choose Arden Degree Qualifications
Fastest Growing University in the UK — a modern institution with over 40,000 students globally
#1 Executive MBA in the UK — ranked by CEO Magazine as the best Executive MBA in the UK, top ten globally in 2024
WES Recognised — supporting international credit transfer and graduate mobility
20+ Accreditations & Professional Body Memberships — including AACSB, CMI, CIPD, ACCA, CIMA, APM and BPS
Employer-Shaped Curriculum — degree programmes developed in collaboration with UK employers
A future-focused university delivering flexible, high-quality programmes through Open and Distance Learning, licensed by Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). We work in partnership with GlobalNxt University to offer these globally recognised qualifications online.
Subject Areas
Early Childhood EducationBusiness AdministrationManagementEducationBanking and FinanceInformation Technology ManagementBusinessBusiness ManagementCriminal Justice
Key Reasons to Choose GlobalNxt Degree Qualifications
MQA Accredited — all programmes accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency
WHED Listed — recognised under the IAU/UNESCO World Higher Education Database
WES & IQAS Recognised — supporting global credit transfer and graduate mobility
Globally Affiliated — active memberships with AACSB, EFMD, ICDE, ACU and AAOU
Flexible ODL Delivery — designed for working professionals via Open and Distance Learning
CPD Group Accredited — Certified Accreditation Body
Category 5 — CPD Accreditation
Our CPD Courses Are Accredited by The CPD Group
SBTL’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses are accredited by The CPD Group — the world’s only certified CPD accreditation body. This means our CPD activities have been independently verified against The CPD Register’s internationally recognised criteria, giving you confidence that the CPD hours you earn with SBTL carry genuine, credible professional weight.
The only certified CPD accreditation body
The CPD Group has achieved certification from The CPD Register — making it the only CPD accreditation body in the world that has been independently certified. Our CPD courses carry this distinction.
Internationally recognised CPD standards
Accreditation from The CPD Group demonstrates that SBTL’s CPD activities meet internationally recognised industry standards — not just internal quality processes.
Credible CPD hours for professional membership
CPD hours earned through SBTL courses are backed by a certified accreditation — valuable for maintaining professional membership requirements with leading industry bodies.
Transparent and rigorous accreditation process
The CPD Group’s accreditation process is transparent, criteria-based, and independently reviewed — so you know exactly what standard your CPD certificate meets.
SBTL holds ISO 9001:2015 certification — the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems, independently verified since 2017.
ISO9001:2015
Independently certified quality management
Certified Since 2017Annually Reviewed
A Guarantee of Consistent Quality Across Every Interaction
ISO 9001:2015 is not just a badge — it is a commitment to a systematic, process-driven approach to quality management that affects everything from how courses are designed to how learners are supported. SBTL is subject to regular independent audits that verify our processes meet the international standard.
Independently Audited Quality Processes
Our QMS is externally verified by an accredited certification body — not self-assessed. This means our quality commitment is independently validated and genuinely trustworthy.
Consistent Standards Across All Courses
ISO 9001:2015 ensures consistent quality in course design, learner support, tutor allocation, assessment and communication — across every course, every learner, every time.
Continuous Improvement Driven by Learner Feedback
The ISO standard requires ongoing review and improvement based on learner feedback and performance data — so our service consistently gets better with every cohort.
Globally Recognised by Employers & Universities
ISO 9001:2015 gives employers and universities worldwide additional confidence in the credibility and consistency of SBTL’s educational delivery and qualifications.
Key Highlights
Independently Certified Quality Management — audited against the international ISO 9001:2015 standard
Covers Admissions to Delivery — quality processes span the full student journey
Continual Improvement Built In — ongoing audits and reviews maintain standards year after year
Global Recognition — the world's most widely recognised quality management certification
UK Provider No. 10083280
Registration StatusActive
Provider TypeIndependent Learning Provider
Registered Since2018
Company No.08967560 — England & Wales
UK Register of Learning Providers
UKRLP Registered — A Verified UK Education Provider
SBTL is registered on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) — a UK-wide register managed by Jisc on behalf of the education sector, used to record and verify learning providers operating across the United Kingdom. Our UK Provider Number is 10083280.
UKRLP registration is widely recognised across the UK education sector as a key indicator of a provider's legitimacy — confirming that SBTL is a genuine, registered UK education provider. Learners, employers, awarding bodies and partner organisations can verify our registration directly on the UKRLP website using our provider number.
Recognised Across the UK Education Sector
UKRLP is managed by Jisc — a trusted, not-for-profit body supporting UK education — and is used by awarding bodies, universities and funding agencies to verify the legitimacy of learning providers.
Publicly Verifiable by Learners & Employers
Anyone can verify SBTL's registration on the official UKRLP website using Provider No. 10083280 — giving learners and employers full confidence in our credentials.
Required for UK Funding & Qualification Recognition
UKRLP registration is widely required by Ofqual-regulated awarding bodies, Student Loans Company, and other education bodies as a standard verification step for UK learning providers.
Recognised Across the UK & Internationally
UKRLP registration is recognised by employers, universities, education bodies and international institutions as confirmation of SBTL's status as a legitimate UK education provider.
Key Highlights
Registered UK Learning Provider — confirmed on the official government register with a UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN)
Operated by the Education & Skills Funding Agency — a recognised UK government body
Required for Government Funding Routes — registration underpins eligibility for certain funding types
Public Transparency — our details are independently viewable by the public and other institutions
Browse SBTL’s 500+ courses — every qualification awarded by an Ofqual-regulated or recognised awarding body, delivered following our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management standards.
UKRLP No. 10083280ISO 9001:2015 Certified10+ AccreditationsCPD Group Accredited
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