Association of Business Practitioners

ABE offers free Affiliate membership to ABP students

2012-03-05T16:49:00.000+00:00

We are pleased to announce that through our partnership with sister organisation ABE, students registered with ABP on certificates or diplomas can now benefit from one year’s free ABE Affiliate membership.

This is normally worth £30 for the first year and the benefits include;

Free electronic copies of Student Focus, ABE’s quarterly student magazine
Access to the services available in the ABE Members’ Area which include the Student Focus archive, book discounts, NUS Extra Card (for UK-based students) and ABE study support resources.

To take advantage of this offer simply fill in the Affiliate membership form and post it to ABP. We will then verify your application and pass it to ABE, who will contact you with details of your membership once the application has been processed.

ABE and ABP will endeavour to process your application as quickly as possible but please allow four weeks for confirmation of your membership.

Click here to complete the Affiliate membership form

Click here to learn more about ABE

ABP to attend Going Global 2012

2012-02-29T14:51:00.000+00:00

Going Global is a series of international educational conferences hosted by the British Council. It offers an open forum for policy makers and practitioners from around the world to discuss issues facing the international education community. It attracts over 1,000 delegates from across the further and higher education sectors and other industries with perspectives on international education.

ABP is attending the event and seeking to forge new progression agreements with universities worldwide. If you are planning to attend Going Global please come and visit us on Stand F2 in the Fleming Hall.

For more information about Going Global go to: http://ihe.britishcouncil.org/going-global

Going Global 2012 will take place in the UK at the QEII Conference Centre, London from 13-15 March 2012.

If you are a training provider and not accredited with ABP take the first step by completing and submitting the ABP application form

Islamic finance MIHE distance learning MA top up awarded by the University of Gloucestershire

2012-02-01T11:50:00.000+00:00

Students who take the Level 6 Diploma in Applied Islamic Finance and Banking (Graduate) which includes the Level 7 unit the Essentials of Islamic Finance and Banking are eligible for advanced entry with 105 credits onto the Markfield Institute of Higher Education (MIHE) Distance Learning MA in Islamic Banking Finance and Management awarded by the University of Gloucestershire.

This represents outstanding value for ABP Islamic finance students, particularly those outside the UK, who wish to go on to gain a UK university awarded Master’s degree. MIHE is an esteemed provider of Islamic finance education and its distance learning students benefit from a wealth of online support.

There are many benefits to this route for higher education students from outside the UK. Students can succeed by doing distance learning, this will give Students abroad the chance to get a top qualification within their country. Also the chance to gain UK University awarded Master’s degree. MIHE are highly recognised and an esteemed provider of Islamic Finance education. Distance learning students will benefit from MIHE's online support and experience.

For more information visit Markfield Institute of Higher Education or the ABP website.

If you are a training provider and not accredited with ABP take the first step by completing and submitting the ABP application form.

New UK university progression route for Level 7 (Postgraduate) Diploma holders

2012-01-17T16:43:00.000+00:00

ABP understands the importance of professional and academic development while closely monitoring developments in International Finance.

Therefore, ABP is pleased to announce that holders of Extended Level 7 qualifications (listed below) are now eligible for entry with 75 credit exemptions on the Markfield Institute of Higher Education MA in Islamic Banking, Finance and Management awarded by the University of Gloucestershire.

This agreement relates to the qualifications below

Level 7 (Postgraduate) Extended Diploma in Marketing Management
Level 7 (Postgraduate) Extended Diploma in International Human Resource Management
Level 7 (Postgraduate) Extended Diploma in International Finance Management
Extended Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

For more information visit Markfield Institute of Higher Education on the ABP website.

If you are a training provider and not accredited with ABP take the first step by completing and submitting the ABP application form.

ABP Qualification Information sheets developed for centres and students

2012-01-12T16:20:00.000+00:00

If you are a training provider researching qualifications with pressures on your time or a student looking at various qualifications but overwhelmed by information you will often find yourself unclear of the best direction.

ABP is working hard to improve the support we provide centres and learners. ABP have developed and produced a range of concise information sheets for our Level 7 (Postgraduate) Qualifications. Information sheets are precise and the information is focused on relevant content specific to the qualification which can be read at a glance.

The Level 7 Postgraduate information sheets contain:

Ofqual info
Key points of the qualification
Qualification description
Unit structure of the qualification
Entry requirements
Full learning outcomes

The information sheets will assist centres in promoting qualifications effectively. Furthermore, students will benefit from Information sheets being able to have a 'quick glance' view or concise reference to the individual qualification.

They have been designed to:

Provide fast understanding of the qualification
Key qualification information at a glance
Help centres promote qualifications to learners
Give students a clear understanding of the qualifications

If you have any feedback regarding the information sheets please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you are a training provider and not accredited with ABP take the first step by completing and submitting the ABP application form.

ABP Referral Scheme - Earn £500 for your centre

2011-12-22T15:03:00.001+00:00

Earn £500 For Your Centre

Do you already work for an active* ABP Approved Centre?

If the answer is yes you can recommend a new centre to ABP by using the ABP Centre Referral form and if based on your lead they go on to become an approved centre and register students we will credit your centre’s account £500.

All you need to do is complete the ABP Centre Referral form and email it to marketing@abp.org.uk and we will do the rest.

ABP Privacy Policy: As with all ABP data, we shall not pass on any of the details of the recommended names to any third party.

*The centre must have registered students with ABP in the last 12 months to be classed as active.

If you work for a training provider and are not accredited with ABP take the first steps by completing and submitting the Accreditation Application Form.

ABP to attend Star Education Fair, Malaysia 2012

2011-12-15T17:19:00.000+00:00

We are delighted to announce that ABP will be attending the Star Education Fair on 7th and 8th of January 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Star Education Fair 2012, is the country's premier education fair, will provide the ideal platform or students to explore education and career options, both locally and abroad.

The Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) is a not-for-profit UK awarding organisation which develops and accredits business related, professional qualifications, from short courses to postgraduate diplomas, delivered through accredited colleges around the world.

If you are a student or education provider in Malaysia please come and talk to ABP at the star Education Fair.

To discover the qualifications we offer to help your career or organisation please visit the ABP qualifications page.

If you are a centre or training provider and want to gain accreditation with ABP please take the first step and complete and submit the ABP Accreditation Enquiry Form.

We look forward to talking with you.

ABP support for Apprenticeships

2011-11-17T16:49:00.000+00:00

The Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) is a not-for-profit UK awarding organisation which develops and accredits business related, professional qualifications, from short courses to postgraduate diplomas, delivered through accredited colleges. We at ABP support young people’s careers and fully back the apprenticeship scheme which has enabled us to help develop an apprentice’s career.

The apprentice Raheem Charles has been working with ABP since the 31st of October. He has quickly settled in and contributed significantly to the running of the company. ABP is delighted to have Raheem as part of the team and will continue to invest in his development.

Raheem says ‘My apprenticeship process began at South London Business (SLB). After a month I had an interview with ABP were I was made to feel part of the team straight away. To help me further progress and gain a full experience of the work environment the staff have given me a variety of tasks to do which has helped me gain a greater insight into the opportunities for my business career. These have ranged from developing social media campaigns utilising Facebook and ABP’s blog, research for publicising our new Islamic Finance Qualifications, researching international business development opportunities, database management, customer relationship marketing and budgeting.’

If you’re a training centre, college or student and want to find out how ABP can help your career please visit http://www.abp.org.uk/

Ofqual Recognition for our Islamic Finance Qualifications

2011-11-02T17:39:00.000+00:00

We are pleased to announce the recent recognition of our newly developed Islamic Finance programmes by Ofqual, a UK Government department with responsibility for the regulation of qualifications.

For detailed information on the new Islamic Finance qualifications please click here.

If you represent a centre take the first step in offering the Islamic Finance qualifications by completing and submitting the ABP Application Form.

Qualifications

Level 7 Certificate in the Essentials of Islamic Finance and Banking
Level 6 Diploma in Applied Finance and Banking
Level 5 Certificate in the Concepts of Islamic Finance and Banking

These three new qualifications cover the principles and applications of Islamic and Sharia compliant finance and banking.

These qualifications test learning from level 5 to level 7 on the Ofqual QCF.

Benefits

Accessible and flexible introduction to Islamic Finance and Banking – Level 7 & 5

Enables development of a financial manager’s knowledge and abilities in terms of the application of the foundation principles of Islamic Finance and Banking – Level 6

Progression routes onto the ABP Postgraduate Diploma in International Finance Management. Furthermore, UK university progression routes onto Masters and MBAs are currently being negotiated.

Programme Content

The Islamic Finance programmes are work-related and have been developed with the needs of today’s employers in mind.

The Level 5 Certificate in the Concepts of Islamic Finance and Banking and the Level 7 Certificate in the Essentials of Islamic Finance and Banking cover the foundation principles of finance and banking in this context, with the “Essentials” qualification looking for more detailed understanding from the candidate. This level 7 “Essentials” qualification is also an optional component in the ABP Postgraduate Diplomas in International Finance Management.

The Level 6 Diploma in Applied Islamic Finance and Banking comprises of one of the foundation modules plus a unique module considering the application of this strand of finance.

Next Step

To find out more information on the new Islamic Finance qualifications please click here.

If you represent a centre take the first step in offering the Islamic Finance qualifications by completing and submitting the ABP Application Form.

ABP to attend the Indo-Global Education Summit 2011 Events

2011-10-25T17:38:00.000+01:00

ABP are pleased to announce that we will be attending the Indo-Global Education Summit 2011 Events and will have a stand at each of the events in New Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai.

As the organisers describe the Indo-Global Education Summit Events are the;

Most comprehensive educational event of its kind ever held in India
Biggest networking event for leaders in education from around the World
Convergence of who is who of the huge Indian educational system

For more information please visit the Indo-Global Summit 2011 Events Website.

These events run throughout the beginning of November and are organised by the Indus Foundation.

For education opportunities with ABP in India please contact us at the ABP South Asia Regional Office (details below);

Association of Business Practitioners
South Asia Regional Office
28/29 , G -144
Panampilly Nagar
Cochin- 682036
Kerala
South India

Rose Azheekal, South Asia Regional Manager rose.azheekal@abp.org.uk

The Indo Global Summit events are held at the following locations (ABP's stand details to follow shortly);

NEW DELHI

Dates 4-5th November

Habitat World at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
Tel: 91-11-43663333; Fax: 91-11-24682052, 24682054; http://www.habitatworld.com/

BANGALORE

Dates 8-9th November

NIMHANS Convention Centre, Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560029
Tel: 91-080-26995010/11; Fax: 91-080-26564830; http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/

MUMBAI

Dates 11-12th November

Nehru Centre, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018
Tel : 91-22-2496 4676 – 80; Fax : 91-22-2497 3827; http://www.nehru-centre.org/

For more information please visit the Indo-Global Summit 2011 Events Website

New suite of Ofqual-regulated Postgraduate Diplomas in IT

2011-10-07T11:28:00.000+01:00

Through ABP’s partnership agreement with ABE several more ABP qualifications are now on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. Ofqual is a UK Government department responsible for regulating qualifications. Ofqual recognition underpins our programmes’ quality and credibility within the global learning marketplace.

The latest Ofqual-regulated ABP Postgraduate Diplomas and Extended Postgraduate Diplomas include the following IT-related subjects:

These programmes appear on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications under the general title of: ABE Level 7. Please note the the ABE Level 7 title must be used on CAS letters and Student Visa applications (Tier 4).

Click here for full details of ABP Ofqual-regulated qualifications.

New Level 7 Qualifications Area

2011-08-24T15:16:00.000+01:00

Due to feedback we have developed a new Level 7 Qualifications area for the ABP website.

Background

ABP Level 7 training courses give practising or potential senior managers and leader’s critical leadership and managements skills to succeed in their chosen industry.

Furthermore, the entire range of leadership and management training courses developed by ABP are in line with the QCF guidance and regulations applicable to qualifications regulated by Ofqual, the government regulator of qualifications and assessments.

If you have any feedback, suggestions or ideas for the site please do not hesitate to contact us.

ABP's New Facebook Page

2011-08-10T11:51:00.000+01:00

We are delighted to announce that ABP has launched its new ABP Facebook Page.

This is part of ABP's continued objective to support you in reaching your goals whether as a student developing your career or as a training provider offering the latest business related qualifications designed to meet the needs of industry.

If you use Facebook we hope you will enjoy the pages, click like and find the support you need.

Please visit the new ABP Facebook Page. We look forward to welcoming you and hearing from you.

From the
ABP Team

If you are a centre, college or training provider and wish to become accredited by ABP take the first step and complete the ABP Application Form.

MBA Top Ups for UK Universities via ABP

2011-08-04T12:15:00.000+01:00

This week there has been incredible interest in the MBA Top Ups for UK Universities via ABP.

Information regarding the courses and possible exemptions can be found at UK MBA Top Ups via ABP.

We have updated the page to include all the information necessary to make your entry into a UK MBA as efficient as possible. However, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

For a full list of University Progression Routes for all holders of ABP Qualifications please visit ABP University Routes.

Other Useful Links

ABP Postgraduate Qualifications
Student FAQs

For centres / training providers, if you wish to take the first step to becoming accredited with ABP efficiently, effectively and economically please complete and submit the ABP Accreditation Information Request Form.

ABP to attend StudyWorld London 2011

2011-08-02T11:30:00.000+01:00

ABP will be on stand 36 at StudyWorld London, 5-7 September, to exhibit to over 850 study abroad professionals from more than 60 countries.

The event takes place at the Hilton Metropole hotel. It connects education providers, study abroad agents and service providers and it is recognised as one of the leading forums of its kind.

As in previous years, we will be sharing a stand with our sister organisation the Association of Business Executives.

For more information about the event visit http://www.studyworldfair.com/

To find out more about ABP visit the ABP About Us Page

To contact ABP please visit the ABP Contact Us Page

News for Centres: QAA / ISI Deadline 9th September

2011-07-18T15:28:00.000+01:00

The UKBA has announced that the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) will extend their activities to cover the UK's privately funded providers in line with its commitment that all sponsors will be inspected or reviewed by one of the publicly recognised bodies by the end of 2012.

UK colleges, hereby known as sponsors, require an educational oversight review by the QAA or ISI. Sponsors seeking an educational oversight review by the end of 2012 must have submitted an application by 9 September 2011.

A current sponsor who has not had a satisfactory review and who does not apply by the 9 September will lose the ability to issue new confirmations of acceptance for studies (CASs).

Application contacts:

In general if a UK centre is offering qualifications at level 4 and above leading to higher education programmes they should approach QAA:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/
Tel: 01452 557000
Email: comms@qaa.ac.uk

If UK centres are offering qualifications at level 3 and below, and English Language programmes, they should approach ISI:
http://www.isi.net/
Tel: 020 7600 0100
Email: info@isi.net

If colleges are offering a mix, QAA & ISI will discuss at the application stage.

Tell us your thoughts, we look forward to hearing you.

Tell us what you think

2011-07-06T13:03:00.001+01:00

Visit our new ABP Feedback Page

At ABP we are continually working hard to improve our service to you and the qualifications we offer.

We would like to hear from you and work with you to reach your goals and ABP's objectives.

If you have any feedback on ABP or the ABP website please do not hesitate to fill in the appropriate form and get in contact with us. We look forward to hearing from you and working together.

Also today we have added the new Google +1 button to the site. Get clicking and visit the ABP Feedback Page.

ABP opens South Asia regional office

2011-06-22T09:55:00.001+01:00

ABP is pleased to announce the opening of a new regional office in Kerala, Southern India.

This is in response to growing worldwide interest in ABP qualifications with an increasing number of overseas centres wishing to run programmes such as our postgraduate diplomas which offer students high quality, affordable, recognised qualifications with advantageous university progression routes.

The ABP South Asia regional office will enable us to offer a more local service to centres in the region interested in becoming accredited as well as those currently offering our programmes.

Centres in South Asia can contact

Association of Business Practitioners
South Asia Regional Office
28/29 , G -144
Panampilly Nagar
Cochin- 682036
Kerala
South India

Please visit our ABP contact page for email addresses and details of additional ABP centres.

For Centres, Employers or Training Providers who wish to start working with ABP and to apply for ABP accreditation economically, efficiently and effectively please complete and submit the ABP Accreditation Application form.

Career Studies @ Golders Green College wins £100 of Amazon vouchers in ABP survey

2011-06-16T10:27:00.002+01:00

Congratulations to Career Studies which won £100 of Amazon vouchers in a draw for the New Colleges Survey.

If you don’t receive the ABP Newsletter from us and would like the opportunity to get ABP news, such as qualification updates and university progression routes and, possibly, win goodies for your centre, please visit http://www.abp.org.uk/component/content/article/53-register-with-abp

You don’t have to be ABP accredited to be on our mailing list.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The Association of Business Practitioners is now on LinkedIn

2011-06-10T14:40:00.000+01:00

ABP's LinkedIn Company Page http://www.linkedin.com/company/association-of-business-practitioners

As we continually work to develop and improve ABP's presence on the web we have developed the ABP LinkedIn Company page.

In the next few days we will be adding news feeds and a range of exciting features to the page so you can keep up to date with new products and developments at ABP.

Please visit the page, follow us and if you want recommend our products.

We look forward to hearing from you.
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If you have any feedback on the LinkedIn page, blog or the ABP website please do not hesitate to contact us via the website www.abp.org.uk.

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ABP Qualifications Accredited by Ofqual

2011-06-10T12:53:00.000+01:00

Full information at the ABP Ofqual Information Page.

We are pleased to announce that ABP is working in partnership with ABE (The Association of Business Executives) to offer several qualifications which are accredited by Ofqual, the UK government's regulator for qualifications.

For a full list of the ABP Standard and Extended Postgraduate Diplomas which are Ofqual Accredited please visit the ABP Ofqual Information Page.

Benefits of Ofqual Accreditation

Holding an Ofqual-accredited qualification helps to reinforce the programme's quality within a global learning marketplace.
Will help centres running the programme demonstrate its credibility to prospective students.
Will also increase the opportunity for university progression (expect new articulation agreements to be announced in the coming weeks).

For details of our Ofqual-accredited qualifications and to see how they appear on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications visit the ABP Ofqual Information Page.

If you are a training provider and wish to run an ABP Ofqual Accredited Course please contact us via the ABP Website www.abp.org.uk.