ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education) is a UK-based awarding organisation regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Ofqual is the governmental body responsible for maintaining standards and public confidence in UK qualifications, including GCSEs, A-levels, vocational awards and National Curriculum assessments.

ATHE’s qualifications are formally regulated and listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications (RQF), ensuring they meet the stringent requirements of quality, validity and reliability. Prospective students and institutional partners may verify individual qualification codes via the Ofqual Register.

ATHE offers a broad portfolio of qualifications from Level 2 up to Level 7, covering fields such as business & management, accounting, law, computing and healthcare, and is delivered through a global network of recognised centres in more than 35 countries.

In addition, ATHE is a member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) and is listed on the Q-UK International Register, provided by FAB. Through this membership, ATHE aligns with the strategic priorities of vocational awarding bodies in the UK, collaborating with regulators, government departments and funding agencies to support high-quality qualification delivery.