Course checking guides
Do the checks before the commitment.
Plain-English guidance for comparing the qualification, total price and terms behind a course sales page.
Start with the evidence
How to check if a course qualification is Ofqual regulated
A plain-English guide to checking a qualification number on the official register and understanding what the result does—and does not—prove.
Read the guide GuideRegulated qualification vs CPD accredited: what is the difference?
Understand the difference between a regulated qualification, CPD accreditation and a certificate issued by a training provider.
Read the guide GuideCourse hidden costs checklist: what to ask before enrolling
Check registration, exam, resit, kit, model, travel, extension and finance costs before committing to a private course.
Read the guideChecks by course type
How to check a Level 3 personal training course
Check the qualification, awarding organisation, provider evidence and full cost before enrolling on a Level 3 personal training course.
Open checklist BeautyHow to check a beauty therapy course before paying
A practical checklist for checking beauty course qualifications, kit costs, assessment fees and provider terms.
Open checklist TradesHow to check an electrical training course
Check electrical course qualification numbers, progression claims, practical assessments and the real all-in price.
Open checklist ITHow to check an IT certification course
Check exam versions, voucher inclusion, retake terms and total cost before buying an IT certification course.
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