Vocational qualifications

Vocational, or work related, qualifications can help people get the skills and qualifications that employers need.

Vocational qualifications are:

• Easy to understand – you can tell at a glance what a qualification covers, how long it takes and how difficult it is
• Flexible – learning can fit around work or home life
• Relevant to the changing skills needs of employers
• Improving employability – learners can be sure of gaining the skills that employers want, while employers can be confident about the skills learners have gained

Find out more about vocational qualifications

• For learners – more on Directgov
• For employers – more on Business Link
• For learning providers – more from the Skills Funding Agency

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