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Welcome to Focus and Achieve

Specialist qualifications in internal quality assurance, NVQ assessing, learning and development, advice and guidance, and teacher training. Our teacher training lets you step into teaching without a degree.

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Learn the way that suits you

Courses are offered by distance and blended learning. Courses that do not need evidence of practice can be completed fully online. Courses that do may need some face-to-face contact, though remote completion may be possible depending on your circumstances.

Low cost, reliable, no compromise

We keep fees low without compromising quality. We use in-house staff and in-house learning resources rather than third parties. You enrol to earn a qualification, not to buy one.

Fast-track solutions

We make the most of assessment opportunities, technology, work-based evidence and prior learning to make your journey efficient. There are no cutting corners.

Our mission

We are committed to inclusive learning and removing barriers to qualifications. We avoid unnecessary complexity or duration to justify fees, and we act as an agent of change through research and collaborative working.

Support every step of the way

Every candidate has an allocated assessor as their main contact, plus tutorials, workshops, forums and assignment planners to keep you on track from enrolment to certificate.

Quality assured and recognised

Your work is checked by an assessor, an internal quality assurer and an external quality assurer. Qualifications are awarded through Ofqual regulated awarding bodies, with certificates normally issued within 14 days of successful external quality assurance.

Why choose us?

  1. 1No hidden chargesOne inclusive fee for resources, registration, tutorials, assessment and certification.
  2. 2Value for moneyFees from £165, with instalment options on most courses.
  3. 3Qualified workforceRun by practitioners with over 100 combined years in learning and development.
  4. 4Passionate about trainingGenuine learning that helps you build skills, not just collect a certificate.
  5. 5Committed to your successTutor support throughout, backed by our Success Guarantee.

Level 3 Award Assessor training

Understanding Assessment

The mandatory theory qualification for assessor training. A single-unit, knowledge-only award with no practice evidence needed beyond access to two learners.

£165 View course

Level 4 Certificate Quality assurance

Leading Quality Assurance

The route to becoming a lead internal quality assurer, adding team leadership and project management evidence to the IQA Award.

£470 View course

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Our Success Guarantee

You are not signing up to buy a qualification. Meet every learning outcome and we will support you to the finish line, with your work checked by an assessor, an internal quality assurer and an external quality assurer.

How the guarantee works

Questions about our training

What qualifications does Focus and Achieve offer?

We offer accredited Level 3 to Level 5 qualifications in assessing (NVQ and TAQA assessor awards), internal and external quality assurance (IQA and EQA), information, advice or guidance, learning and development, and teacher training (Education and Training Award, Certificate and Diploma).

Can I study online or do I have to attend in person?

Courses are delivered by distance and blended learning. Courses that do not need evidence of practice can be completed fully online. Courses that do may need some face-to-face contact, although remote completion may be possible depending on your circumstances. Some courses also have a three-day classroom option at our Stoke-on-Trent Centre.

Do I need a degree to become a teacher with your courses?

No. Our Education and Training qualifications are a route into teaching without a degree. The Level 5 Diploma can also lead to Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.

Are your qualifications regulated?

Yes. Our qualifications are awarded through Ofqual regulated awarding bodies: Innovate Awarding, NOCN and BIIAB Qualifications. Every learner's work is internally and externally quality assured before certification.

How much do the courses cost?

Fees start from £165 for the Level 3 Award in Understanding Assessment and rise to £985 for the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Fees include resources, registration, tutorials, assessment, quality assurance and certification, with no hidden charges, and many courses can be paid in instalments.

Is this a "buy a qualification" service?

No. You enrol to earn a qualification, not to buy one. You must meet every learning outcome and assessment criterion, and our Success Guarantee explains how we support you to get there.

Where is Focus and Achieve based?

Our centre is at 191 Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1AP. We train learners across the UK and beyond, and office visits are by appointment.

Ready to focus and achieve?

Choose a course, or call 0330 520 29995 to talk it through.

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