Active IQ

About us
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 accredited qualifications in a variety of disciplines from Entry-Level to Level 5.

Within the apprenticeship sector, we offer End-point Assessments across the leisure, education, facilities management and community sectors. Our experienced assessors and knowledgeable apprenticeship team support apprentices, employers and training delivery teams to achieve the best outcomes.

In 2022, we were acquired by NCFE, a move that presents significant opportunities to continue our growth and reach.

Key products and services
As well as offering qualifications across the physical activity sector, business and administration, customer service and functional skills, we offer a highly diverse portfolio of additional products and services including:

• LMS Platform – providing comprehensive support to approved centres, with access to interactive educational webinars, CPD and resources in a variety of subjects.

• Professional Career Development – to qualify as a tutor, assessor or internal verifier and gain understanding of external quality assurance

• Professional Recognition – a ‘kitemark’ which encourages training centres to reach high standards

• End-point Assessment – we offer these services for over 22 apprenticeship standards, through NCFE being the EPAO.

• International Programmes of Study – we offer a growing portfolio of International Programmes of Study including Fitness Assistant, Personal Training and Fitness Instructing. Content and delivery methods are tailored to ensure the programme is fit for purpose in each region

We also support a range of learning development initiatives, awards and events from the UK Active Awards, Evolve, Elevate, Beyond Activ and Dubai Active.
Plans for the next 12 months
Active IQ has been actively engaging with employers over the past 18 months to develop new and updated qualifications for the upcoming year. We are tremendously excited to launch these, which include innovative assessments and digitally advanced content.

Furthermore, Active IQ is continuing its expansion in international markets, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia following our success as growing market leaders in the UAE.

We will maintain our presence at leading industry events both in the UK and overseas to connect and engage with key stakeholders and to discuss quality education for the active leisure and wellness sector.

Testimonial
"Success isn't just about reaching a destination, it's about embracing the journey and committing to growth every step of the way. At Study Active, we understand that providing exceptional learning experiences means partnering with those who share our values of innovation and quality. That's why we chose to team up with Active IQ - they're not only a modern and flexible partner, but they're also dedicated to helping us provide the best resources and support to our students. Utilizing their business insights into trends and demands, we can ensure that we're providing what our students need to succeed. From webinars to e-clinics, we're able to onboard tutors more efficiently and offer a plethora of additional courses to help our students and teachers alike reach their full potential.”

– Study Active