Adult Qualifications
Adult Qualifications
Develop your skills. Gain recognised qualifications. Enhance your impact.
As an adult volunteer, instructor or leader, you dedicate your time to developing others. Now invest in your own development with nationally recognised qualifications designed to build your confidence, recognise your experience and strengthen your skills — within your organisation and beyond.
Which qualification is right for you?
Whether you’re looking to develop your leadership skills, become a more effective instructor, or gain recognition for the expertise you’ve already acquired, there’s a qualification pathway to suit your goals.
I want to develop my leadership skills
Explore our ILM Leadership and Management qualifications, designed for volunteers who lead teams, manage activities and want to become more confident and effective leaders.
I deliver training or instruction
Explore our City & Guilds Education and Training qualifications, created for those who teach, instruct, assess or support learning and development.
I want recognition for the experience I already have
Explore our Professional Recognition Awards (PRAs), which acknowledge and celebrate the knowledge, skills and achievements you’ve developed through your volunteering and professional practice.
Not sure which route is right for you?
Our team can help you identify the qualification that best fits your experience, aspirations and role.
Our qualification pathways
ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management
Build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to lead effectively. Our ILM qualification supports volunteers who manage people, projects or activities, helping them develop practical leadership skills that can be applied both within their volunteer role and their professional career.
Ideal for: Team leaders, officers, senior instructors and volunteers with leadership responsibilities.
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Designed for those who deliver training, instruction or learning activities, this qualification provides a recognised foundation in teaching and learning. You’ll develop practical skills in planning, delivery, assessment and learner engagement.
Ideal for: Instructors, trainers, assessors and volunteers who teach or support learning.
Professional Recognition Awards (PRAs)
Professional Recognition Awards recognise the valuable skills, expertise and experience you have already developed. Rather than focusing on learning new skills, PRAs provide an opportunity to gain formal recognition for your professional practice and achievements.
Ideal for: Experienced volunteers seeking recognition for their knowledge, contribution and leadership.
Need help finding the right qualification?
Whether you’re looking to develop your leadership skills, strengthen your instructional practice or gain recognition for your experience, our team can help you find the most suitable pathway.
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Christopher RondelMy experience gained as a Contingent Commander in the CCF will not always be understood by a potential employer but a Level 7 qualification from City & Guilds via CVQO will be universally understood and valued.
I firmly believe the qualifications offered by CVQO are the most valuable opportunities the cadet organisation provide to its adult volunteers.
