Welcome
ABE has been advancing education in business and entrepreneurship for five decades.
Our qualifications are designed to give you the best chance of achieving your full potential in your chosen career. There is a world of opportunity waiting for you, and ABE is here to help you develop the skills and self-belief to seize that opportunity and succeed
Our qualifications are the outcome of extensive and wide-ranging research, which assessed the skills needed for organisations to thrive in both the short term and the long term As a result, our programmes develop outstanding business skills along with the ability to be flexible and adapt to diverse business environments. This provides the backdrop to ABE’s portfolio.
Whether you dream of becoming an entrepreneur, getting a great job, being promoted to senior management, or you’re already in a leadership role and want to enhance your professional skill set, an ABE qualification will help you turn your plans into reality
What’s more, you become part of a global network that believes in using business as a force for good. ABE advocates responsible globalisation and trade which benefits everyone – we call it the ABE Way!
About ABE qualifications
Our Diplomas are management-focused and blend common units with more specialist subject areas, enabling you to develop expertise in particular disciplines as well as a strong understanding of core business management principles. This, together with our qualifications’ focus on developing practical workplace skills underpinned with strong theoretical knowledge, is a winning combination for ABE graduates
Madalo is currently employed as the Energy Desk Manager at AfroEgypt Engineering Ltd where she oversees fuel management in telecommunication towers.
‘‘Get yourself enrolled today and get your diploma. In no time, you will obtain the best qualifications ever. You will be a hot cake on the market.’’
Madalo
Haji, Malawi
Syed's business supplies frozen food to grocery shops and supermarkets, as well as providing catering services for Asian weddings, conferences and other formal gatherings.
“All my success in my business is because of my ABE qualifications I could not have built up a strong brand name in five years.”
Syed Imran Iqbal, United Kingdom
WHYCHOOSEABE?
For the very best business qualification
We are the sector specialists. Business education is our business. When you choose ABE, you will be joining a programme renowned for developing exceptional business talent The quotes from our alumni throughout this brochure are a testament to this ABE graduates are working all over the world in a diverse range of industries and organisations Many are in top jobs or running their own successful enterprises.
For international recognition
ABE is a multinational company working with a fantastic network of highquality centres around the world. This means our qualifications are known and respected in multiple countries
For official recognition
ABE is fully regulated by Ofqual, the British Government’s qualifications regulator for England Ofqual has an outstanding reputation, and we are proud to comply with its exacting standards All the qualifications in this prospectus carry the Ofqual logo, which provides you with independent proof of their quality and integrity.
In addition to Ofqual, we have recognition by similar respected regulatory authorities in many other countries
All assessments are marked in the UK to ensure consistent global standard.
For support
As an ABE member, you can access a wealth of resources designed to support your studies and enhance your learning experience This includes a detailed study guide for every unit, a comprehensive syllabus and examiner reports. We support our colleges with additional high-quality tuition resources to help them deliver teaching to an outstanding standard.
For university progression
ABE qualifications carry academic credits which match the stages of a degree These credits are widely used by universities, and they can be mapped to provide exemptions against relevant degree programmes so you can top up to a degree quickly and affordably (read more page 6).
For flexibility and affordability
ABE is a not-for-profit organisation and strives to offer a flexible, affordable service. We understand that life is not always straightforward. For this reason, you can study full-time or part-time, take units in any order and over as much or as little time as you need All our programmes share common units which allow you to explore various areas of business management and choose to specialise if you wish You don’t have to book assessments until you are ready to take them, and you only pay for assessments when you book them.
The Institute of Leadership
Registering for an ABE qualification will also include one year’s complimentary studying membership of The Institute of Leadership This provides a host of benefits that can support your professional development and career trajectory well beyond your programme of study. Find out more here: www.abeuk.com/leadership
For the ABE Way - more than just a qualification
When you join ABE, you become part of a group of inspirational people from around the world wanting to use business as a force for good. ABE is about a belief in your potential. It’s a commitment to be a better version of yourself. It’s a sense of pride in your community and a promise to transform lives, creating a more prosperous future for all We call this the #ABEway
Roxanne, a stay-at-home mum, achieved a Top Paper Award and chose to study with ABE to restart her career journey.
“I loved the flexibility of the ABE programme for paced learning for individuals who are new to tertiary education as well as accommodating to those with business and family obligations or people like me who haven’t studied for years. It makes the transition seamless, as though you’ve never stopped learning.”
Roxanne Ramdhanee-Maharaj, Trinidad & Tobago
ABE qualification levels
Ofqual regulated qualifications are titled by their level of difficulty as outlined in the table below.
6
Also at this level: the final year of a Bachelors degree
5
4
With this qualification you can get onto the final year of a related Bachelors degree. Also at this level: year two of a Bachelors degree
With this qualification you can get onto the second year of a related Bachelors degree Also at this level: year one of a Bachelors degree
3
2
The grounding you need to help you successfully complete the next ABE academic level. An A-level (UK) is also at this level
Suitable for age 14 plus Also at this level (in the UK): GCSE
See entry guidelines on the website or talk to your college about the most appropriate level for you to begin your ABE journey
Evans is a Customer Experience Administrator and also a motivational speaker on business and leadership.
“ABE qualifications are most recognised, highly valued and preferred by employers in many industries and sectors. The knowledge I obtained studying Business Management offers a strong foundation for a career in sales and marketing.”
Evans Moonga, Zambia
Credits and university progression
Regulated qualifications have credits which are recognised and used by many universities and can be transferred to provide exemptions onto similar qualifications.
Credits indicate the size of the qualification and relate to its title One credit is awarded for every ten hours of learning.
Award - 1-12 credits requiring up to 120 hours of learning.
Certificate - 13-36 credits requiring up to 360 hours of learning.
Diploma - 37 credits or more, requiring more than 360 hours of learning.
University of Hertfordshire BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up)
If your ultimate dream is to get a degree, you can go all the way with ABE. In addition to our standard progression agreements and credit exemptions, we have an exclusive partnership with the University of Hertfordshire (UH), a leading business-facing university and an exemplar in the sector This means that on completion of your ABE diplomas, you can progress straight onto the UH BA (Hons) Business Administration online top-up* at a fraction of the usual fee.
This programme is delivered and awarded by UH and facilitated through ABE and ABE-accredited centres It provides a fast and affordable direct route to a degree course from a leading UK university. Plus, the course is designed to provide flexibility that allows your study to fit around work and other commitments.
See our website for full details of the programme, as well as details of the many other university top-up options that are available to ABE graduates
May Brany Aungn is the Managing Director at Zaw Electric Supplies and a teacher at ConceptX International School. She has successfully completed her ABE Level 6 Diploma and holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Hertfordshire.
‘‘ABE not only equipped me with theoretical understanding but also provided applicable insights for real-world business scenarios, enhancing my interactions with diverse professionals.’’
May Brany Aung (Ariana), Myanmar
Gabriel joined ABE in order to further his education and says that the skills and knowledge he gained have helped him to be more efficient and effective in his current role as a Teacher and Journalist.
‘‘Before I joined the ABE, I was not really good at time management and completing tasks before deadlines. ABE has helped me attain those skills, which allowed me to become more efficient and effective at work.’’
Gabriel Siaw Antwi, Ghana
Hamsana is a CEO and fashion designer and chose to study with ABE to enhance her managerial skills.
‘‘ABE enhanced my academic and managerial skills in areas such as analytics and strategic thinking, business development, creative problem-solving and decision-making, an entrepreneurial mindset, and highly effective communication and research skills. Through this, I reap the benefit of developing myself as an effective strategic leader...’’
Hamsana Madawen, Sri Lanka
