Awarding Body Partner
Focus Awards
Awarding teaching, training, and assessing qualifications
Specialist Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation for the teaching, training, and assessing sector.
200+
Approved centres
Ofqual
Regulated
AET / CAVA / IQA
Industry-standard qualifications
Founded
2013
Regulator
Ofqual-regulated
Mission
Supporting educators and trainers with respected, accessible qualifications
Official website
focusawards.org.ukAbout Focus Awards
Focus Awards is an Ofqual-regulated specialist awarding organisation focused on qualifications for educators, trainers, assessors, and verifiers. Their qualifications, including the Level 3 Award in Education and Training and CAVA (Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement), are the recognised industry standard for anyone wanting to teach in the further education and skills sector or assess vocational learners in the workplace.
Visit the official Focus Awards website
focusawards.org.uk
13 Courses Available
Focus Awards-accredited courses at learndirect
Every course below is delivered fully online and accredited by Focus Awards.
Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders (RQF)
Qualify as a Forest School Leader – plan and lead outdoor learning programmes in natural woodland environments.
View course →Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF)
Qualify to teach in further education and skills settings with this Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
View course →Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) (RQF) Level 3
Gain the nationally recognised assessor award and qualify to assess vocational learners in any workplace setting.
View course →Certificate in Education and Training (RQF) Level 4
Gain the Level 4 CET – the respected teaching qualification for further education and skills professionals.
View course →Level 4 Advanced Sports Nutrition Certificate (RQF)
Master advanced sports nutrition science and build the expertise to advise elite athletes and active clients.
View course →Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing (RQF)
Qualify as a gym instructor online. Study anatomy, fitness principles, and client support to work on the gym floor.
View course →Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (RQF)
Qualify as a personal trainer with the Level 3 Diploma – anatomy, nutrition, programme design, and business skills.
View course →Level 3 Personal Trainer Strength and Conditioning Specialist (RQF)
Qualify as a personal trainer with strength and conditioning specialism. Study online, Focus Awards accredited.
View course →Level 3 Personal Trainer Women Specialist (RQF)
Become a qualified personal trainer specialising in women's training (RQF L3).
View course →Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Diet and Nutrition (RQF)
Earn a regulated Level 3 Diet and Nutrition Award online and qualify to advise on eating, weight, and nutrition science.
View course →Level 3 Professional Diploma in Fashion Design (RQF)
Turn passion into profession: fashion design, illustration, textiles, and sustainability. Focus Awards Level 3 online.
View course →Level 3 Diploma in Interior Design (RQF)
Earn a regulated Level 3 Diploma in Interior Design online and build the skills to transform spaces professionally.
View course →Level 2 Certificate Introduction to Fashion Design (RQF)
Level 2 Introduction to Fashion Design (RQF) – build illustration, textile & sustainable design skills online.
View course →Recognised and regulated
Focus Awards qualifications are held to the highest national standards. You can verify Focus Awardsdirectly on the official Ofqual register, or on the awarding body’s own website.
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