Our Credentials
COTHM Online operates to the highest academic standards and has multiple structures in place that ensure the standard of education provided to its students is of the highest quality. Below is a list of Corporate bodies we belong to and associations we are a part of.
Learning Resource Network
Learning Resource Network (LRN) is recognized as an awarding organisation by Ofqual. LRN creates qualifications for educational institutes, training providers, schools and employers. LRN has a wide ranging qualification portfolio including a Level 5 Teaching qualification which is offered by COTHM Online. All LRN qualifications are internationally recognised by employers, governments and professional bodies as providing proof of the skills and abilities they are looking for.
ATHE Recognition
Awards for Training and Higher Education provides centres with a wide variety of qualifications including, but not limited to; administration management, business, tourism, law, computing and health and social care. ATHE have made a name for themselves with exceptional customer service, excellent quality standards and rewarding qualifications with progression routes to university degrees.
Qualifi Recognition
As a recognised UK awarding organisation regulated in England by Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland and Qualifications Wales (QW), Qualifi is able to give assurances to registered centres and learners of consistent, rigorous, quality standards and valid, valued learning.
OFQUAL Recognised Partnerships
All learning materials are designed and written by professional academic authors so that each interactive module is aligned against specific learning criteria specified by OFQUAL, The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. COTHM Online works with OFQUAL recognised Awarding Organisations for the verification of our programmes. These standards ensure those that learn with us receive a high quality education along with certification that is recognized universally by Universities and employers.
Partner University Qualifications
On completion of the final assignments, students are awarded a recognised Diploma qualification. This Diploma can be used to top up to a full undergraduate degree or MBA at a variety of UK universities, either on campus or by distance learning.
Quality Monitoring Board
COTHM Online also operates a Quality Monitoring Board (QMB) to ensure that we are always delivering accredited online courses and resources to meet your learning needs. This Board meets regularly to assess:
- Specific student issues
- Any quality issues for university partners
- Monitoring of assessment standards
- Monitoring of material content against learning outcomes
- Specific operational issues as they affect quality and customer service
The Board Members include respected academic and business leaders. Outcomes of the reviews are shared online to ensure transparency and understanding amongst our partners and students. All feedback is welcomed so that issues can be formally raised via the QMB in a professional and objective manner.
