Partnerships
Pearson BTEC International qualifications have been developed to fulfil the specific skillsets required by industry. Combining Pearson’s world-class experience in vocational and academic qualifications with world leading employers and sector bodies, to offer subjects that span 15 core sector verticals.
Our work with strategic partners such as Microsoft and the British Esports Federation, amongst others, allows us to maintain content relevance and global reach. Helping to prepare BTEC learners with world class skills, knowledge and behaviours that are valued by global employers and industry.
Our partners
British Esports Federation
Our partnership with the British Esports Federation (BEF) on the BTEC qualifications in Esports, is a major step forward in supporting the creation of long-term careers in the growing Esports industry both in the UK and internationally.
The Level 3 Esports qualifications has been developed to meet this upcoming demand for skills in Esports. The qualifications include a breadth of transferable skills that enable learners to experience different areas of esports to aid their progression to employment, either directly or via further study. Esports offers a unique opportunity to study a sector that crosses over multiple subject areas such as sport, marketing, enterprise, IT and the creatives. It provides an opportunity for alignment of social, physical, mental and financial skills into one qualification to deepen and expand learning.
Learn more about our partnership with the British Esports Federation
Jordanian Ministry of Education
The Jordanian Ministry of Education and Pearson signed a contract to partner on the reform of Jordan's technical and vocational education and training (TVET) provisions in schools - Introducing BTEC qualifications into the country's curriculum
Learn more about our partnership with the Jordanian Ministry of Education
Recognition
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Recognises our BTEC qualifications in Business, Hospitality and Travel and Tourism. This means BTEC learners will have access to their support materials and will be recognised for Foundation Management status.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Is the world’s leading professional body for marketing, with over 28,000 members worldwide. CIM’s mission is to create a marketing advantage for the benefit of professionals, business and society with a focus on export, data and skills.
University recognition
Universities have indicated that they will consider one or more of the BTEC International Level 3 qualifications as an entry qualification to relevant courses. Students should be aware that university admission criteria are always subject to change and understand the course entry requirements for both subject and grade before applying.This list is continually being updated as we receive acceptances from universities.
Download our University recognition list
Use our interactive Degree Finder and University Finder tools to discover worldwide progression routes.
REPs UAE
REPs UAE works with a network of quality Training Providers whose courses have been approved against international standards.
REPs UAE recognises the following Pearson BTEC qualifications as being fit for purpose to enable a learner to progress into a career as a Personal Trainer in the United Arab Emirates.
- Level 3 Diploma in Sport, Fitness Instructing and Personal Training (REPs Category A: Personal Trainer)
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, Fitness Instructing and Personal Training (REPs Category A: Personal Trainer)
Supporting industry
We are proud to support industry in developing their workforce using BTEC Higher National qualifications.