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    • We don’t just award qualifications. We shape what’s next.

    We work with training providers, employers and learners to deliver industry-recognised qualifications that build careers, support businesses and raise standards across the sector.

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    What we offer

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    Gain world-class qualifications
    As experts in education, health and wellbeing we’ve been developing UK-regulated and globally-recognised qualifications for 25 years.
    We work with industry experts, employers and professional bodies to ensure our qualifications provide you with the knowledge and skills required to progress in your career. Whether learners are looking to take their first steps into the industry or are established fitness professionals, we have a qualification to help them get ahead.
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    Explore apprenticeship assessment
    Once learners have completed all the learning on an apprenticeship programme in England, they need to complete an Apprenticeship Assessment to prove they are occupationally competent. Our range of end-point assessment products support learners on-programme to ensure they are fully supported to demonstrate their potential.
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    Explore endorsed programmes
    We have endorsed a range of our approved training provider’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes to recognise high quality content.

    Endorsed programmes include workshops, seminars and masterclasses. These are not regulated qualifications but offer opportunities to gain additional knowledge and/or skills, often in areas related to our regulated qualifications.
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    YMCA Awards has been helping people make positive changes in their lives since 1998

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    We have over 200 centres around the UK. Enter your postcode to find the nearest centre to you

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    How to become a YMCA Awards centre

    To become a YMCA Awards centre, you will need to demonstrate that you have the right systems, staff and resources in place to support learners to achieve a YMCA Awards qualification. This starts with a conversation with the team who will explain our processes and requirements in more detail before providing access to our organisation approval request form.

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    Lecturer – Coleg Gwent

    “At Coleg Gwent, we love the flexibility this qualification provides. We can adapt the units delivered to the needs of each unique cohort whilst remaining confident learners are gaining the skills required to be successful in the sector.

    Following the introduction of the YMCA Level 2 Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructing, we’ve found learners are more enthusiastic to progress, either seeking employment within the sector or enrolling on to level 3 qualifications at the college. In fact, every learner who has left after this qualification has secured a job as a result of the knowledge and skills developed through this qualification.”

    Suzanna

    Owner – SMART Qualifications

    We are proud to have YMCA Awards as the Awarding body for our qualifications. The support from the External Verifiers and customer service team is brilliant!

    Whenever you call the team, they don’t rush you, they always take the time to clarify and support, even if we make mistakes.

    We are proud to deliver YMCA Awards qualifications and utilise the provided resources, which as a centre ensures that we are providing our learners the best learning journey for their chosen path.”

    Laurie

    Owner – Laurie Nichols Fitness Training Centre

    I’ve always had a great experience with YMCA Awards, someone always comes back to me whenever I have a query. 

    Everything works well, even when I call up with a query the team are always helpful. Robust and good work ethic, no grumbles. The team are very knowledgeable and if they don’t know the answer straight away, they make it quite clear. They take it away and come back to you. It’s really nice and very rare. It’s one of the reasons why I stick with them. They’re very patient with me.

    Lee

    Managing Director – Health and Fitness Education Ltd (HFE)

    “We have worked with YMCA Awards now for almost 20 years and we could not be happier with the level of service and support that we have received during this period. YMCA Awards have always been innovators and forward-thinking in-terms of the qualifications that they develop, ensuring that their product range keeps pace with what the industry needs. That said, it is their focus on matters of quality assurance and continuous improvement that for us, makes them clear winners in the sector. Why would we go anywhere else?”

    Dave

    Owner – Envisage

    “We have had the pleasure of working with the YMCA Awards for over 20 years now, and we can confidently attest to their exceptional customer service. Their team is always responsive, reliable, and ethical in their approach, making them a joy to work with. Their qualifications are diverse and regularly updated to ensure they remain relevant and effective.

    Our learners have consistently reported a positive experience with YMCA Awards, enjoying their qualifications and going on to find employment after completion. We attribute this success to the organisation’s dedication to providing high-quality qualifications that meet the needs of learners and employers alike. As a centre, we appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the development of courses and assessment practices, ensuring that our expertise and knowledge are incorporated into the qualifications.”

    Lee

    Owner – Platinum Training Institute

    “CS team are fantastic, they rock. Love being with YMCA Awards.”

    Karen

    Tutor/assessor – KR Fitness Education

    “The customer service team are doing a great job and emails are always responded to very quickly which is helpful with pressing matters – overall really happy and ‘keep up the good work’.

    Neil

    Founder – London Pilates Academy

    “The team at YMCA Awards are valued partners to our education centre and crucial to the delivery of an excellent learning experience for our students. In particular, we appreciate how they are always available at the end of the phone to offer guidance and support.”