During this pandemic Education Providers have been using their underspent AEB on the following popular qualifications. Our swift registration process makes it simple for you to start teaching these qualifications and quickly enrol learners to achieve extra certification before the end of the academic year or at the start of the new academic year.
These online qualifications contain practical applications to daily life, work and study, allowing learners to develop a diverse range of life skills. There are 25 titles to choose from, all of which are mapped to the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
Popular SOQs include:
Level 1 Award in Infection Control and Prevention
Level 1 Award in Personal Health & Well-being
Entry 3 Award in Healthy Living for Well-Being and Mental Health
Level 1 Award in Mental Health & Well-being
Entry 3 Award in Internet Safety for IT Users
Level 1 and Level 2 in Healthy Living
Level 1 Award in Social Media and Online Safety
Level 1 Award in Managing Personal Finance
Level 1 Award in Understanding Employment, Business and Enterprise
This suite of qualifications benefit from e-Invigilation, meaning that our SOQs can be completed in the classroom, remotely or as part of a blended learning programme.
We have two new Essential Digital Skills Qualifications – Entry 3 and Level 1 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Work & Life. These qualifications are mapped to the National Occupational Standards for Essential Digital Skills and are ideal for adults with little or no digital skills. These are fully funded under the Legal Entitlement Offer for learners aged 19+.
Entry 3 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Work & Life
Level 1 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Work & Life
Want to know about Essential Digital Skills and utilising the new legal entitlement? Read our article on how to how to make the most of funding streams to support adults and other learners to increase their skill base through Essential Digital Skills here.
The below qualifications are mapped to the National Occupational Standards:
Entry 3 Award in Developing Online Digital Skills
Entry 3 and Level 1 Award in Skills for Digital Transactions
These qualifications are designed to help learners develop skills, attributes and values which will enable them to overcome barriers to employment and further study.
The most popular qualifications in our Employability suite are our Work Preparation qualifications available at
Popular qualifications in our Progression to Further Learning and Work suite are:
Entry 1, 2 and 3 Award/ Certificate/ Diploma in Independent Living
Entry 3 and Level 1 Award in The Importance of Resilience and Grit
Entry 3 Award and Level 1 and 2 Award/ Certificate/ Diploma in Progression
Level 1 Award in Induction to a Learning Environment
Level 1 Award in Managing Transitions
Level 1 Award in Managing Uncertainty and Self-Resilience for Employability
Level 2 Award in Mental Health & Well-being – this qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge and understanding of different types of conditions, the impacts of mental health and how to support themselves and others. It’s accompanied by free interactive online learning resources and a learner assessment booklet that can be used to build a portfolio of evidence.
Ascentis offers a range of vocational AEB funded qualifications that can be used individually or as part of a wider programme of learning.
Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control – this qualification is designed to give learners a good understanding of the causes of infection and how these can be controlled in relevant settings, such as hospitals and care homes. It is mapped to the National Occupational Standards (NOS), and can be delivered in the workplace, as a classroom-based course or as a blended learning programme.
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See allAscentis has a fantastic suite of English and Maths Stepping Stones qualifications which enable learners to focus on specific skills, build their confidence and progress onto further learning. This testimonial video features Leicester Adult Skills and Learning Service who outline the benefits to them and their learners of using these qualifications.
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The Ascentis Short Online Qualifications are delivered in many centres across the UK and help to support learners’ Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare. Listen to Ascentis Customer, Best Practice People talk about how effective the Ascentis Short Online Qualifications are and how they successfully aid their NEET learners, improving skills and confidence in turn helping them secure employment.
“We are very pleased that we made the move to Ascentis for all our ESOL exams. The exams are appropriate for our learners, and lecturers find the marking manageable. As an organisation, Ascentis is a pleasure to work with. Our queries are always dealt with quickly and we are extremely well supported by our verifier.”
Waltham Forest“We have thoroughly enjoyed our first year with Ascentis. There has been support of a high quality throughout the academic year. Support has been provided through a variety of roles including the quality managers, lead EQA’s and subject moderators.”
Bradford College“We have been delighted with the impact Ascentis Extended Awards in Mathematical Skills (Stepping Stones) have had on our student’s progression towards their functional skills mathematics as well as preparing them for the completion of their GCSE. It has taught them the essential skills in mathematics which enabled them to deal with the practical problems and challenges of life – at home, in education and at work. These skills are valued by employers and further education, and are a platform on which to build other employability skills. We are also very impressed with the level of service and commitment shown by the staff of Ascentis, they are always available to help whenever help is needed.”
Brent Start“The transparency and support of Ascentis has been refreshing. Our moderation process has been a pleasure and developmental feedback has always been welcomed.”
Kensington & Chelsea CollegeUpdated 16th September 2021
Read moreWhat will the Webinar cover? The webinar is free to join and may include standardisation activities as well as the opportunity to share best practice with other practitioners. You will also receive updates on Ascentis Progression and Employability qualifications and general administration. Who can join the Webinar? All approved centres delivering Ascentis Progression and Employability qualifications – centre co-ordinators, tutor/assessors, exams officers and those involved in the Internal Quality Assurance of these qualifications – are invited to join this webinar. Who delivers the Webinar? The webinar is delivered by our experienced External Quality Assurer (EQA), Carol Pugh. Carol is a subject expert in the field of Progression and Employability and also works in centres as an EQA so has a vast knowledge of Ascentis expectations and processes. Carol/Andrea will be joined by a Quality Assurance Manager to answer any QA specific questions. Why join the Webinar? Each attendee that participates in the webinar will receive a certificate of attendance which counts towards Continuing Professional Development. You will receive useful information that will help with the standardisation, delivery and assessment of the qualifications. Feedback from previous webinar delegates includes: “Very interesting and useful” “Well delivered, structured and easy to follow” “It was really excellent - very helpful, useful and professional. Extremely impressed and I have circulated the next webinar to all our tutors to book onto” We very much hope you will take up this opportunity to join with our centres to participate in important quality assurance activities. Please note that this event is for Ascentis centres only and places are limited. Please book your place using your centre email address to avoid disappointment.
Read moreJoin us in this exciting webinar where we will tell you about our most popular Short Online Qualifications (SOQs) and how they can be used in Induction Programmes and to enhance learner enrichment. We will also take a look at the brand new tutor guidance and the online resources which accompany the SOQs.
Read moreWhat will the webinar cover? The webinar is free to join for all centres who are approved to deliver EDS qualifications and all staff who are involved in the delivery and assessment of these qualifications. The training will include group standardisation activities as well as the opportunity to share best practice with other practitioners. You will also receive updates on Ascentis Essential Digital Skills qualifications and general administration. Who delivers the webinar? The webinar is delivered by our Lead External Quality Assurer (EQA) for EDSQ, Jill Peake. Jill is a subject expert EQA in the field of Digital qualifications and also works in centres as an EQA and so has a vast knowledge of Ascentis expectations and processes. Why join the Webinar? Each attendee that participates in the webinar will receive a certificate of attendance which counts towards Continuing Professional Development. You will take part in valuable standardisation activities and receive useful information that will help with the standardisation, delivery and assessment of the qualifications. We very much hope you will take up this opportunity to join with our centres to participate in important quality assurance activities. Please note that this webinar does NOT replace the mandatory EDSQ Centre Training. This is a ticketed event for Ascentis centres only and places are limited. Please book your place using your centre email address to avoid disappointment.
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