About VTCT Skills

Founded in 1962, we are a UK government-approved awarding body and registered charity dedicated to advancing education and transforming lives through skills. We partner with governments, ministries, employers, and training centres
to ensure our qualifications are relevant, in demand and equip students with the skills and knowledge required by employers across the world.

Our vocational qualifications, delivered under both our iTEC and VTCT Skills brands, are regulated by Ofqual, aligned with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and recognised across the ENIC-NARIC network of 56 countries, including the USA, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia.

Our qualifications improve career opportunities, progression and pay in India, while also supporting students who aspire to succeed overseas.

Delivering International Partnerships for the Future of India

We’re not just providing qualifications; we’re committed to India’s strategic priorities and building pathways to a sustainable and prosperous future.

We’re powering India’s Skill India Mission, supporting the World Bank’s Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) and digital transformation goals, and aligning with the Asian Development Bank’s Strategy 2030, championing gender equality, climate action, and digital empowerment.

Our qualifications are focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, delivering tangible skills that drive economic empowerment for women, accelerate the shift to a green, low-carbon economy, and unlock the potential of digital and AI.

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Global Recognition Through Dual Accreditation

Dual accreditation is our flagship global offer, aligning Indian skills programmes with globally-recognised qualifications. Our qualifications and training programmes are designed to be customisable, scalable, and sustainable, enabling institutions to achieve global recognition without compromising local industry needs.

Professional Development Course Endorsement

For organisations or businesses delivering their own unregulated training, our course endorsement service offers independent validation, ensuring credibility and quality assurance. This service is ideal for specialised professional development courses, adding an extra layer of trust and industry recognition.

Sector Expertise and Qualifications

As one of the UK’s largest awarding bodies, we have an extensive portfolio of more than 550 qualifications, from foundation to masters level, covering a range of sectors including healthcare, early years and beauty aesthetics, as well as sector knowledge and expertise across logistics, engineering, digital and AI development.

Global Recognition Through Dual Accreditation

Dual accreditation is our flagship global offer, aligning Indian skills programmes with globally-recognised qualifications. Dual accreditation enhances institutional and student success, ensuring skills are globally-recognised while remaining locally relevant.

Our qualifications and training programmes are designed to be customisable, scalable, and sustainable, enabling institutions to achieve global recognition without compromising local industry needs.

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Recognition in over 50 countries

A ‘Global Skills Passport’ for international mobility
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Improved career prospects in India

Earn both an Indian qualification and a UK-accredited certificate, award or diploma.
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WorldSkills-aligned training standards

Credit mapping with UCAS, UK ENIC, and ENIC-NARIC for further education pathways
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Deliver UK qualifications without major restructuring

Flexible study options; on-campus, online, and hybrid

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