BTEC Higher Nationals Industry Engagement
Industry is placed at the heart of BTEC Higher National qualifications. Co-designed with industry, students and education experts, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals provide real-world experience as well as academic knowledge.
Employers value the skills and knowledge that BTEC Higher National students bring to the workplace, and many organisations recognise our qualifications. Information about the formal recognition and agreements that we have in place can be found below.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Students who successfully complete the BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business or the BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business (Accounting & Finance) are eligible for exemptions from certain ACCA qualification and foundation papers.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
BTEC Higher Nationals are listed as CIMA accredited programmes. Students who successfully complete a BTEC Higher National Certificate or BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business (any pathway) are eligible for exemptions from some of the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting examinations.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Business BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma graduates are eligible for CMI Foundation Chartered Manager status. As well as three months of free membership, students also benefit from a reduced CMI membership fee for the first 12 months. Additionally, Higher National centres can become CMI Recognised Partners, whereby learners will automatically be registered as CMI members.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Pearson is recognised as a Partner in Learning with ICAEW. The scheme recognises the shared relationship and mutual interest that we hold as education providers, working in the professional development of students. It helps us to work together to share resources, knowledge and expertise.
