Introduction to ABP (Association of Business Practitioners)

Association of Business
Practitioners
www.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.
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.
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
Why Choose ABP?

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.
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
What this means for the Student

Principles of ABP
Responsive
Flexible
AffordableHigh Quality
Reliable

What ABP Offers
Accredited Higher
Level Professional
Qualifications
Accessible
Introductory
Business
Qualifications
Development of
Bespoke
Qualifications
Learning &
Development
Qualifications
Accreditation of
In-House
Qualifications

University Progression Routes
www.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.

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.

'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
Testimonial

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

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

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

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'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
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).
ABP Qualifications
www.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.
Qualification Recognition
www.abp.org.uk/ofqual-info

ABP Qualification Framework

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

Islamic Finance Qualifications
www.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)

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

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.

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

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)
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
Learning & Development Qualifications

How is Quality Assured
EQA – External Quality
Assurance
IQA – Internal Quality
Assurers
Assessors
Learner Recruitment with
Integrity

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.
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
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.
Quality Assurance Visits

1st Visit
During
accreditation
process
2nd Visit
2-3 months after
accreditation
Regular QA
Visits
Approx. 6
months apart
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
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
assessments
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.
The IQA Role

The Assessment Process
Certification
Assessment against Standards
Assessment Planning
Learning & Development
Planning & Assessment
Induction
Recruitment with Integrity

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

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

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.
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.
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
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.
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 info@abp.org.uk
First Steps Towards Accreditation

Q&A
Any questions?

For more information visit or contact;
The ABP Website www.abp.org.uk
or
E-mail: info@abp.org.uk
To Get Further Information

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