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About — International Qualifications & Awards (IQA)
International Qualifications & Awards

About IQA

IQA is a UK-based awarding body delivering future-ready qualifications, rigorous quality assurance, and clear pathways to higher education and employment.

Quality Assurance First Global Recognition Learner Progression
Who we are

Purpose-built awards for a changing world

IQA designs, maintains and quality-assures qualifications that align with employer needs and university progression routes. Our standards emphasise integrity, transparency and measurable learner outcomes.

  • Qualifications mapped to explicit learning outcomes & assessment criteria
  • Robust QA: centre approvals, EV/IV sampling & continuous improvement
  • Progression pathways with universities & industry partners
20+ sectors
Levels 3–7
Centres onboarding
Progression routes
Strong QA & EV

Integrity

Fair, consistent assessment with transparent policies on appeals, malpractice and certification.

Partnership

We work closely with centres and employers to keep curricula authentic and industry-relevant.

Innovation

Digital verification, modern delivery and evidence-based quality improvement.

Our journey

Foundation

IQA established in the UK to support centres with rigorous, practical qualifications.

Programme Build-out

Suite of Level 3–7 qualifications aligned with employer skills and academic progression.

Global Partnerships

University progression mapping and international centre onboarding.

Next

Sector expansions (Marine, Beauty, Data Science) and digital QA enhancements.

Learn more about IQA

Our Values

The principles that guide our standards and decisions.

Culture

Governance & Policies

Appeals, complaints, malpractice and reasonable adjustments.

Compliance

Become a Centre

Requirements, onboarding steps and approval timelines.

Centres

Qualifications Catalogue

Search IQA programmes by level, sector and credits.

Programmes

University Progressions

Pathways to degree top-ups and advanced standing.

Progression

Quality Assurance

How we monitor delivery, assessment and certification.

QA
Contact IQA Apply to become a centre

FAQs

Is IQA recognised internationally?
Our qualifications are built to international standards and mapped for university progression and employer relevance. Recognition depends on local regulations and partner frameworks.
How does centre approval work?
Submit your application on “Become a Centre”. We review governance, staffing, delivery resources, assessment and QA processes before approval.
How do learners verify certificates?
Use our online certificate verification page or contact the verification team for support.