Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ)  Availablility

In the absence of any changes yet based on the Pause and Review our BTEC Nationals Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) are ready approved and will be open for registrations for your September 2025 cohort:

Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ)

BTEC National AAQ IT

BTEC National AAQ Computing

AAQ  Getting Started events

Getting Started events will cover ways to Plan and Teach ​BTEC National AAQ in Computing and Information Technology.

These sessions are aimed at UK based teachers preparing to deliver the BTEC National (2025) in Computing and Information Technology.

These events can count as 1.5 Hours of CPD. You will receive a certificate of attendance the next working day after the live event. Please be aware that this event will be recorded and may be shared publicly.

These live sessions will meet the following objectives: 

• Centres can confidently plan the delivery of the new qualifications at Level 3, based on their and their learners' needs. 
• Centres have a clear view on the underpinning knowledge required to deliver the units. 
• Centres identify how to use internal assessment support materials to inform teaching and learning and understand the standard. 
• Centres know where to find support, via the website or specific roles within Pearson. 
  

The training provides a general run through of internal and external assessment.

Follow on training events

Internal and External assessment detail will be covered in our BTEC National AAQ live events which will follow in early 2025. 

• Getting Ready to Assess Internal Units
• Preparing Your Learners for External Assessment