UK qualifications, defined.
Plain-English definitions of the UK adult, online and regulated qualifications you will see across Lift College and elsewhere. Each entry links to the full course pages, awarding-body pages and career guides.
All terms
Access to HE Diploma
A regulated Level 3 qualification designed to prepare adult learners for undergraduate degree study, accepted by UK universities.
CMI qualifications
Management and leadership qualifications awarded by the Chartered Management Institute at Levels 3, 5 and 7, aligned to career stage.
Functional Skills
Ofqual-regulated English and maths qualifications at Level 1 and Level 2 accepted as a GCSE grade 4 equivalent by UK employers and universities.
HLTA vs Teaching Assistant
Disambiguation between a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status and Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications.
Related
For fuller reading, see the qualifications guide index, the awarding bodies directory, and the careers hub.