Associate Member:

Transcend Awards

Organisation Type:
Awarding Organisation

Contact details
Address: 508 1st Floor, Elder House, Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LR

Website: https://www.transcendawards.co.uk/

ABOUT

Transcend Awards is a UK-based Ofqual regulated awarding organisation dedicated to transforming education and employability. With a focus on quality, innovation and impact, Transcend Awards designs qualifications and assessment solutions that enrich individual potential and professional capability. Its product portfolio includes vocational qualifications, apprenticeship end-point assessments, and recognition schemes tailored to meet the evolving needs of learners, educators and industry.

Driven by a commitment to reducing educational inequality and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Transcend Awards partners with education providers, employers and professional bodies to deliver meaningful learning experiences. Through data-driven insights, specialist consultancy and robust quality assurance, the organisation supports the development of industry-leading standards and lifelong learning pathways across the UK.

Transcend Awards plays a pivotal role in redefining the relationship between education and the modern workforce. As industries evolve, so too must the qualifications and standards that support them. Transcend Awards responds to these shifts with agile, forward-thinking solutions that reflect the needs of employers and learners alike. Its qualifications are built not just to certify knowledge but to foster competencies that drive innovation, productivity, and resilience within organisations across the UK.

What sets Transcend Awards apart is its emphasis on personalised learning pathways and rigorous quality assurance. The organisation works closely with education providers to co-create programmes that promote accessibility, engagement, and real-world relevance. With sector-specific expertise and a commitment to inclusivity, Transcend Awards ensures that its offerings are adaptable to different learning environments and career trajectories—from vocational colleges and training centres to corporate training initiatives and adult education programmes.

Skills development is at the heart of Transcend Awards’ approach. The organisation delivers qualifications that build technical proficiency, transferable skills, and occupational competence. Through its enrichment programmes, learners gain access to experiences that enhance communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Apprenticeship end-point assessments are designed to validate real-world skills against occupational standards, ensuring that learners are fully prepared for the demands of their chosen careers. These assessments are supported by robust quality assurance systems that uphold the integrity and rigour of the certification process.

Transcend Awards also offers specialist consultancy services to education providers and employers, helping them implement effective training strategies and quality systems. By leveraging industry intelligence and data analytics, the organisation identifies emerging trends and skills gaps, enabling the development of forward-thinking qualifications. Its recognition schemes celebrate personal and professional achievements, reinforcing lifelong learning and continuous improvement. With a commitment to transformation and excellence, Transcend Awards continues to shape the future of education and workforce development across the UK.

Offers Ofqual regulated qualifications across vocational, enrichment, and professional development pathways.
Delivers cognitive skills training focused on attention, memory, reasoning, and critical thinking for learners of all ages.
Provides end-point assessments for apprenticeships, ensuring occupational competence and alignment with industry standards.
Supports transferable skill development including communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Designs qualifications for health and wellbeing sectors, including mental health awareness and personal resilience.
Offers training in leisure and fitness, including personal training and physical activity leadership, mapped to CIMSPA standards.
Develops qualifications for coaching and coach education, supporting professional practice and mentoring capabilities.
Supplies tailored programmes for alternative education pathways, including independent schools and non-traditional learning environments.

Delivers training for teaching assistants and education support roles, enhancing classroom effectiveness and learner engagement.
Provides industry-specific safety qualifications for playground and activity facility inspection and maintenance.
Offers solutions for ex-military personnel transitioning into civilian careers, with recognition of prior learning and tailored qualifications.
Supports spectator safety and security training for event and venue staff, aligned with legal and operational standards.
Applies data analytics and industry intelligence to identify emerging skills gaps and inform qualification design.
Delivers consultancy services to education providers and employers, supporting quality assurance and curriculum development.
Recognises personal and professional achievements through awards schemes that promote lifelong learning and progression.
Partners with professional bodies and system suppliers to ensure qualifications meet sector benchmarks and operational excellence.