Associate Member:

NOCN Group

Organisation Type:
Awarding Organisation

Contact details
Address: Acero Building, 1 Concourse Way, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BJ

Tel: +44 (0) 300 999 1177

NOCN, formed in 1987, is a skills solutions charity (not-for-profit) and leading global awarding/assessing and skills consultancy organisation, with strong experience in management, vocational, technical, ESOL and soft/ employability skills.

NOCN is recognised by the UK’s Qualifications Regulator Ofqual as an awarding organisation. NOCN has a history of working in partnership with Government Ministries, agencies, regulatory authorities, employers, trade associations, educational/training institutes and Sector Skills Councils (SSCs). NOCN helps people to get the skills they need to get into employment or further their careers; whilst helping employers to develop their workforces.

NOCN are an awarding organisation recognised by regulator authorities in other regions such as Africa, Europe, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Mauritius.

NOCN are at the forefront of skills development and have been actively working on the reform of apprenticeships in the UK for the last ten years. NOCN a leading apprenticeship assessment organisation and is approved for the highest number of occupational standards in the UK.

NOCN qualifications include those for tutors, assessors and employer mentors. NOCN delivers UK regulated qualifications in India- including management (UK levels 4, 5 and 7), engineering & manufacturing (UK level 5) for NTTF, Haryana and Odisha States.

NOCN Group offers:

Regulated international qualifications across multiple sectors
Assured and endorsed short courses tailored to local workforce needs
SMART job cards and digital skills records for competency verification
Consultancy and research services to support education systems and workforce planning
Skills development programmes aligned with global standards
Support for international centres including training, resources, and accreditation
Collaboration with governments, NGOs, and employers to deliver certified learning
Green Skills qualifications and training to support sustainable workforce transitions
Access to Higher Education pathways for international learners

NOCN Group’s key international vocational skills projects and activities include:

NTTF Collaboration (India): NOCN partnered with the Nettur Technical Training Foundation to benchmark and enhance vocational diploma programmes. This initiative ensures Indian qualifications meet international standards through NOCN’s quality assurance and certification services.

AIMA Partnership (India): NOCN works with the All India Management Association to accredit management training programmes, helping Indian professionals gain internationally recognised certifications.

Global Apprenticeship Solutions: NOCN supports apprenticeship development in regions including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Gulf States. These programmes are tailored to local workforce needs while maintaining global quality benchmarks.

International Centre Support: NOCN provides training, resources, and accreditation to centres across ASEAN, SAARC, and Africa, enabling delivery of regulated qualifications and assured programmes.

Green Skills Development (Middle East & Asia): Through its Global Construction Skills report, NOCN highlights the urgent need for green construction training in regions like India and the Gulf, where demand for skilled workers is projected to rise significantly.

NOCN Group delivers qualifications and training across a wide range of subject areas to support vocational and professional development:

Construction and the Built Environment
Health and Social Care
Business Administration and Management
Digital Skills and IT
Green Skills and Sustainability
Functional Skills (English, Maths, ICT)
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Education and Training (including Assessor and IQA qualifications)
Hospitality and Catering
Retail and Customer Service
Logistics and Warehousing
Financial Services
Engineering and Manufacturing
Personal Development and Employability
Access to Higher Education

NOCN’s diverse subject range reflect its commitment to supporting learners, employers, and education providers with qualifications that meet industry needs and global standards.