Ofqual - Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation

Information for:

Qualification types

General qualifications

Find out more information on the different types of qualification:

We have also published a range of individual qualification guides to help students and parents understand more about the qualifications on offer.

View the qualification guides.


Vocational qualifications

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We regulate vocational qualifications (VQs) in England and Northern Ireland. Vocational qualifications are designed to allow learners to learn in a way that suits them, and give learners the skills that employers are looking for.

Read more about vocational qualifications.