OTHM Qualifications and NQual are both Ofqual-recognised awarding organisations. That means the qualifications they issue can appear on the Register of Regulated Qualifications and are designed to a national standard — not an unregulated short course. LEAP Education is the admissions route: you apply here, then a UK partner institution delivers teaching, tutoring and assessment. OTHM Qualifications typically focuses on business, management, health and education at RQF Levels 3–7. NQual typically focuses on health and social care, childcare and education. Neither is automatically “better”; the right choice depends on the subject, the RQF level you need, and whether you want a specific progression route such as a university top-up. Use the table and course lists below to compare what LEAP currently offers from each awarding body, then speak to admissions if you want a match to a job spec or a further-study plan.
| Factor | OTHM Qualifications | NQual |
|---|---|---|
| Ofqual regulated | Yes | Yes |
| Awarding organisation | OTHM Qualifications | NQual |
| Typical delivery partner on LEAP programmes | London School of Planning and Management (LSPM) | UK School of Management (UKSM) |
| Typical fee range (published standard fees) | £950.00 – £1399.00 | £950.00 – £1250.00 |
| Study mode | 100% online distance learning | 100% online distance learning |
| Qualifications listed on LEAP | 90 | 7 |
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Neither is universally better. Both OTHM Qualifications and NQual are Ofqual-recognised awarding organisations. The right choice depends on the subject, the RQF level you need, and the progression route you want. Compare the lists below or ask LEAP admissions to match a qualification to your goal.
Yes. OTHM Qualifications and NQual are Ofqual-recognised awarding organisations. You can confirm a specific qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications.
You cannot usually switch mid-programme. Credits and units are set by the awarding organisation that issues the certificate. If you need a different AO, complete the current award or start a new enrolment on the other qualification. Ask admissions before you pay if you are unsure.