Qualifi 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 and study 100% online with tutor support and assignment-based assessment. Qualifi typically focuses on business, leadership, IT and health 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.
Side-by-side comparison
| Factor | Qualifi | NQual |
|---|---|---|
| Ofqual regulated | Yes | Yes |
| Awarding organisation | Qualifi | NQual |
| Study mode on LEAP programmes | 100% online via LEAP Education | 100% online via LEAP Education |
| Typical fee range (published standard fees) | £950.00 – £2200.00 | £950.00 – £1250.00 |
| Study mode | 100% online distance learning | 100% online distance learning |
| Qualifications listed on LEAP | 212 | 7 |
Qualifi qualifications on LEAP
Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
From £950.00
Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 2 Diploma in Business Beginners in Cyber Security
From £950.00
Level 2 Diploma in Business Beginners in Cyber Security - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
From £950.00
Level 3 Award in Education and Training - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Business Management
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Business Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Data Science
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Data Science - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Law
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Law - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in introduction to Management
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in introduction to Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business Management
From £1500.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business Management - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Law
From £1500.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business and Law - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, Management and Study Skills
From £950.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, Management and Study Skills - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
From £1500.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
From £1500.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT and Cyber Security
From £1500.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT and Cyber Security - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT and Data Science
From £1500.00
Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT and Data Science - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 3 Integrated Diploma in Business and Management
From £950.00
Level 3 Integrated Diploma in Business and Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
From £950.00
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in AI
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in AI - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Business Management
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Business Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Coaching
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Coaching - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Entrepreneurship
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Entrepreneurship - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in IT – E-commerce
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in IT – E-commerce - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in IT – Networking
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in IT – Networking - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in IT – Web Design
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in IT – Web Design - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Innovation and Future Foresight
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Innovation and Future Foresight - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Internet of Things (Smart Home)
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Internet of Things (Smart Home) - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Law
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Law - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 4 Diploma in Psychology
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Psychology - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in AI
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in AI - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in Business Enterprise
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Business Enterprise - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in Business Management
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Business Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in IT – E-commerce
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in IT – E-commerce - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in IT – Networking
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in IT – Networking - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in IT – Web Design
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in IT – Web Design - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Law
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Law - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Diploma in Psychology
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Psychology - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
From £950.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Computer Science
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Computer Science - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Cyber Security - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-E-commerce
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-E-commerce - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-Networking
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-Networking - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-Web Design
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in IT-Web Design - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Networking and Cyber Security - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology
From £1500.00
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Psychology - 10 months
From £2200.00
Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration
From £950.00
Level 6 Diploma in Business Administration - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 6 Diploma in Business Management, Leadership and Innovation
From £950.00
Level 6 Diploma in Business Management, Leadership and Innovation - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 6 Diploma in Health and Safety Management
From £950.00
Level 6 Diploma in Health and Safety Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
From £950.00
Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Certificate in International Business Strategy
From £950.00
Level 7 Certificate in International Business Strategy - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Asset-based Lending - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Business Strategy
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Business Strategy - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Data Science
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Data Science - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Ethical Leadership
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Ethical Leadership - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Family Office and Wealth Inheritance Management
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Family Office and Wealth Inheritance Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in IT
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in IT - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Information Technology
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Information Technology - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law (120 credits)
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Law
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Law - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Crisis Management
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Crisis Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Project Management
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Project Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Psychology
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Psychology - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Relational Practice in Mental Health
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Relational Practice in Mental Health - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Risk Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Innovation - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing
From £950.00
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management
From £950.00
Level 7 International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 7 International Diploma in Process Safety Management
From £950.00
Level 7 International Diploma in Process Safety Management - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
From £1099.00
Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - 6 months
From £1399.00
NQual qualifications on LEAP
Level 2 Diploma in Care
From £950.00
Level 2 Diploma in Care - 6 months
From £1250.00
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
From £950.00
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
From £950.00
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
From £950.00
Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service
From £950.00
Frequently asked questions
Which is better — Qualifi or NQual?
Neither is universally better. Both Qualifi 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.
Are both Ofqual-regulated?
Yes. Qualifi and NQual are Ofqual-recognised awarding organisations. You can confirm a specific qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications.
Can I switch from one awarding body to the other?
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.