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Association of Business
Practitionerswww.abp.org.uk
‘Their support has been outstanding, they
deliver what they promise, they are very
professional and have exceeded our
expectations . . . ABP are
approachable, accurate and customer-centric.’
Stephanie Edwards, Managing Director of
Customer 1st International
Association of Business Practitioners www.abp.org.uk
Testimonial
The Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) is a not-for-profit UK awarding organisation.
ABP develops and accredits business related, industry-relevant qualifications, from short courses to postgraduate diplomas.
These qualifications are delivered through accredited colleges worldwide.
Association of Business Practitioners www.abp.org.uk
Introduction to the Association of
Business Practitioners
To provide high quality, affordable qualifications
which address the needs of
learners, employers, training providers and
teaching institutions.
To provide individuals with opportunities for
personal and professional advancement.
ABP seeks to develop long-term working
relationships with any employer or educator, who
wishes to unlock the potential of their learners.Association of Business Practitioners www.abp.org.uk
Our Mission
Recognised credibility of qualifications in the
international marketplace
Access to a worldwide student audience
Cost effective and time efficient learning
Fast and affordable routes to Masters Degrees
The control and flexibility to deliver and assess
qualifications how and when you want
High levels of customer service
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Why Choose ABP?
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ABP designed to support
the Centre and the Student
Traditional Awarding Organisations
Method of qualification delivery is the same for everyone irrelevant of the
centres and student’s needs
Method of qualification assessment is the same for everyone even if this
does not reflect the strengths of the centre or needs of the student
A set timetable for assessment – small windows of opportunity for students to qualify and for centres to recruit
ABP
The centre can determine the method of qualification delivery to reflect the strengths of the centre and needs of
the local student market
Assessment can be determined by the centre to reflect the strengths of the
centre and needs of the local student market
Assessment can be done at any time of the year enabling centres to recruit
throughout the year and students do not have to wait for the next exam
window
Centres can differentiate themselves from their competitors
and offer students a greater learning experience
Centres can tailor the qualification delivery and assessment
to meet the needs of local students and employers
enhancing the attractiveness of the courses
ABP’s approach enables centres to start cohorts of learners
without having to wait for an examination period to end.
Marketing costs are spread throughout the year enabling
courses to start as soon as there are enough learners to
begin the next course.
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What this means for the Centre
The ABP approach offers students a fantastic learning
experience where they can build a portfolio of work
Learners have a greater variety of ways to demonstrate their
knowledge and skills to employers and universities through a
variety of assessments
Learners can enrol on courses tailored to the needs of their
job market
ABP’s approach means that students will not have to wait for
up to six months hanging on for the next opportunity to re-
take an external assessment
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What this means for the Student
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Principles of ABP
Responsive
Flexible
AffordableHigh Quality
Reliable
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What ABP Offers
Accredited Higher Level Professional
Qualifications
Accessible Introductory
Business Qualifications
Development of Bespoke
Qualifications
Learning & Development Qualifications
Accreditation of In-House
Qualifications
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University Progression Routeswww.abp.org.uk/universities
A higher level ABP qualification can provide a fast
and affordable route to a Masters degree awarded
by a UK or Australian university.
ABP currently has several university progression
routes which are available to ALL eligible holders of
the relevant ABP qualification.
ABP regularly announce new university progression
routes and work constantly to provide qualification
holders with more opportunities for advancement.
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ABP’s Affiliation with ABE
The Association of Business Executives (ABE) was established in 1973.
The awarding body operates in over 100 countries.
ABE is fully recognised by the UK regulatory authorities for qualifications.
Benefits of ABP
'Obtaining ABP accreditation of the LCMS
Diploma has enhanced the quality and credibility
of the programme . . . the exciting new
progression route facilitated by ABP has
resulted in the programme becoming even more
popular than ever!‘
Dr Datta, Vice Principal, LCMS
Association of Business Practitioners www.abp.org.uk
Testimonial
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Benefits to Centres
Centres have the flexibility
to assess their learners
how and when they
choose
Can accredit customised
programmes that meet specific needs
Programmes can be
delivered and assessed in languages other than
English
Fees are kept to an
absolute minimum without
compromising quality
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Benefits to Individuals
ABP qualifications
are developed by experienced academics
and professionals
ABP offers a global and strategic
management perspective
Offers students a fantastic learning
experience where they can build a portfolio
of work for employers
ABP qualifications
reflect the latest
occupational standards
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Benefits to Employers
Qualifications designed to fit the needs of
the workplace
Global and strategic
management perspective
Can accredit or endorse in-house training
programmes
Work with employers to
develop bespoke
programmes tailored
precisely to their needs
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Support ABP Offers
Offices in the UK and overseas
A dedicated team of syllabus and assessment
writers
A broad range of resources and support materials
An enthusiastic and customer focused help desk
Online support including FAQs, resources and
updates to keep students and centres fully
informed
ABP Products
'ABP's world class Postgraduate Diplomas
are among the most practical and job
oriented business qualifications available. We
are proud to offer these at Centre For
Management, Mumbai.'
Akhil S., Director at Kaizen Management
Advisors Pvt Ltd
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Testimonial
Available to any centre meeting the approval criteria – and continues to meet them!
Reflects the very latest industry and occupational standards.
Available in a variety of subject areas and at a range of levels
Can be delivered and assessed in local language.
Based on the levels of the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
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ABP Qualificationswww.abp.org.uk/qualifications
ABP offers qualifications which are awarded by ABE (a
recognised Awarding Organisation) and are regulated
by Ofqual the UK government department responsible
for regulating qualifications.
Ofqual recognition will help centres demonstrate the
qualification's quality and credibility to prospective
students worldwide.
Qualifications developed by ABP are based on the
eight levels of the UK Qualifications and Credit
Framework.
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Qualification Recognitionwww.abp.org.uk/ofqual-info
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ABP Qualification Framework
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Level 7 Qualifications(Equivalent to Postgraduate Diploma)
Enterprise Qualifications
• Strategic Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Intrapreneurship
• Strategic Social Enterprise Management
Sector Specific Qualifications
• International Engineering and Manufacturing Management
• Leadership & Management in the Health and Social Care Sector
Core Business Qualifications
• Marketing Management
• International Finance Management
• International Human Resource Management
IT Qualifications
• Business Computing
• Information Systems
• Enterprise Networks
• Sustainable ICT
Association of Business Practitioners www.abp.org.uk
Islamic Finance Qualificationswww.abp.org.uk/qualifications/islamic-finance
Certificate in the Essentials of
Islamic Finance and Banking (Level 7)
Diploma in Applied Islamic Finance and
Banking (Level 6)
Certificate in the Concepts of Islamic
Finance and Banking (Level 5)
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Introductory Business Qualifications(Level 2 unless otherwise stated)
Business Basics & Finance Sales and Marketing
Customer Service (Level 3) Working in a Project Team
Entrepreneurship Management Principles (Level 3)
Event Management Information Technology for
Business
Customer Service Business Etiquette
Business Communications People Skills
Self-Awareness & Personal
Development
Time Management
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Bespoke Qualifications
We can work with clients to develop bespoke qualifications
tailored specifically to the requirements of local students
and employers
These can be of any level or duration and can also be
delivered and assessed in languages other than English.
ABP Quality assurance provides improved credibility of
bespoke qualifications.
Bespoke qualifications will be awarded and certificates
printed by ABP. They are not regulated Ofqual
qualifications.
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Bespoke Qualifications
We assist in the development of bespoke
qualifications in order to provide guidance in
regards to;
Credibility and currency within a subject / sectorial
area
Appropriate academic rigour in relation to
assessment
Suitable internal quality assurance practices
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Bespoke Qualifications
ABP is an awarding organisation dealing with
assessments therefore we do not;
‘Rubber stamp’ centre-devised
assessments without due regard to ABP
processes
Endorse training / teaching programmes
Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the
Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) = (PTLLS)
Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong
Learning Sector (QCF) = (CTLLS)
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Learning & Development Qualifications
Linked to professional body requirements
and National Occupational Standards (NOS)
A clear work-related emphasis
A strong emphasis on practical skills
development alongside the development of
requisite knowledge and understanding
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Learning & Development Qualifications
How is Quality Assured?
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How is Quality Assured
EQA – External Quality Assurance
IQA – Internal Quality Assurers
Assessors
Learner Recruitment with Integrity
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Benefits of ABP Quality Assurance
Centres have tremendous
flexibility about how and when
they run programmes
and what teaching
methods they use
Offers students a fantastic learning
experience where they can build a portfolio
of work
Learners have a greater variety of
ways to demonstrate
their knowledge and skills at the appropriate level
through assessments
External quality assurance is provided by
occupationally competent and qualified ABP associates, as
an alternative to the traditional examinations
Once approved, centres will be allocated
EQAs who will work with different numbers of
centres depending on their specialist
area, experience, and availability.
Centre allocation is determined via
discussion and mutual agreement.
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External Quality Assurance (EQA)
ABP EQAs are formal representatives of ABP and are responsible for:
Monitoring centre systems against ABP centre requirements.
Checking and ensuring the quality of centre assessment and verification practice.
Supporting centres to develop and improve the quality of their systems and assessment and verification practice.
Providing information, about the quality of centre systems and practice to ABP.
Working with ABP to ensure the quality of its own systems and practice
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External Quality Assurance (EQA)
Following the initial EQA visit, ABP will
provide the centre with detailed guidance on
our expectations relating to the assessment
and internal quality assurance of ABP
programmes.
EQA visits will assess centre facilities, quality
of assessments, learner support & Internal
Verification processes.
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Quality Assurance Visits
1st Visit
During accreditation
process
2nd Visit
2-3 months after accreditation
Regular QA Visits
Approx. 6 months apart
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Quality Assurance Visits
The Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) is an
authoritative representative of the centre
working in partnership with ABP to provide a
regular review and development of
assessment practice with respect to ABP
provision.
Ensures that assessors follow the qualification
assessment guidance provided by ABP
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Internal Quality Assurers
They are members of the programme or qualification
(course) team who assess essential aspects of the
learners’ work.
Very often they are the tutors/teachers/trainers/lecturers
who also assess that course.
Formal qualifications for internal verification are not
required for those who internally verify ABP
programmes. Appropriate working knowledge of the
relevant course specifications and its assessment
standards are expected.
An IQA may not internally verify his/her own
assessmentsAssociation of Business Practitioners www.abp.org.uk
Who Are IQAs?
Sample and observe activities, methods and records to ensure that assessment decisions are consistent and then provide assessors with constructive feedback on their decisions.
Keeps up to date records of internal quality assurance and sampling activities and ensure that these are available for ABP to see.
Raises issues of good practice in assessment and organise regular meetings between all staff involved in the process.
Ensures that any corrective actions required by the ABP external quality assurer ( EQA ) are put into place.
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The IQA Role
Student Assessment
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The Assessment Process
Certification
Assessment against Standards
Assessment Planning
Learning & Development
Planning & Assessment
Induction
Recruitment with Integrity
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Student Assessment Methods
Assessment methods should;
Be consistent with the requirements of the unit.
Enable the unit to be assessed individually
Assess validly the skills, knowledge and / or understanding of all learning outcomes against the stated assessment criteria
Require the production of sufficient evidence from learners to enable reliable and consistent judgements to be made about the achievement of all the learning outcomes
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Student Assessment Methods
ABP supports and encourages the following assessment vehicles
Case study reviews
Projects: individual and group
Essays
Presentations
Viva Voce and Oral examinations
Time constrained open and closed book examinations may be used in some circumstances, but should generally be no more than 20% of the overall assessment method
The Accreditation Process
Accreditation is a quality assurance process to ensure a successful learning experience
for potential candidates following ABP qualifications.
Centres are assessed against standards to demonstrate their competence and
performance capability.
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What is Accreditation
Centre Approval – To confirm that a prospective centre has the managerial, administrative and physical resource infrastructure to credibly support student learning.
Qualification Approval – To confirm that a prospective centre has the human and physical capacity to deliver subject/sector learning/teaching and carry out student assessments.
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The Focus of Accreditation
Stages of the Accreditation Process
Expression of Interest in
Accreditation by Centre / Appropriate
forms provided by
ABP
Application –Submission of
Forms & Payment of
Fees by Centre
Review of Application by
ABP
Processing of Application by
ABP
Quality Assurance
Assessment by ABP
Approval
Quality Assurance standards met in full
Payment of Fees in Full
Forms completed and submitted to ABP’s
satisfaction including;
A1 Centre Approval Form
Centre Agreement Form
B1 Qualification Approval Form or B2 Centre
Devised Qualifications Form
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Criteria for Accreditation
The speed of accreditation is dependent
upon the centre’s ability to complete the
application, pay the fees in full and reach
the standards set by ABP for approval.
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How Long Does Accreditation Take?
To start the accreditation process
Complete the no-obligation form at www.abp.org.uk/centres/centre-application
or
Contact your local ABP Representative via [email protected]
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First Steps Towards Accreditation
Further Information
Q&A
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Any questions?
For more information visit or contact;
The ABP Website www.abp.org.uk
or
E-mail: [email protected]
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