{"id":74906,"date":"2024-05-20T12:27:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T11:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/?p=74906"},"modified":"2024-05-20T12:27:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T11:27:22","slug":"what-is-city-and-guilds-assured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/what-is-city-and-guilds-assured\/","title":{"rendered":"What is City &#038; Guilds Assured and What Does it Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At High Speed Training we\u2019re passionate about providing learning experiences that count. One way we make sure of that is by meeting the City &amp; Guilds Assured standard. We\u2019re proud to have achieved Assured quality benchmark status for a number of our online courses showcasing our dedication to quality training. If you&#8217;re wondering what City &amp; Guilds is or what City &amp; Guilds qualifications mean, this article is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"170\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CG_Assured_RGB_150dpi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75001\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-city-guilds\">What is City &amp; Guilds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Established over 140 years ago City &amp; Guilds is a prestigious institution that specialises in vocational education. City &amp; Guilds Assured is a quality mark that validates the excellence in training and learning programs offered by organisations. It assesses training processes against the Assured Benchmark Standards. This accreditation ensures that training programs meet global quality standards, enhancing their credibility and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a global leader in skills development City &amp; Guilds offers a variety of qualifications across many sectors. While formal qualifications, such as City &amp; Guilds NVQs, show what you learn, City &amp; Guilds Assured focuses on the quality of the learning process. This means you\u2019re gaining skills and knowledge through a trusted program that helps you grow in your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been wondering what is a City &amp; Guilds qualification equivalent to, they compare well with academic qualifications and are recognised by employers worldwide. Whether it\u2019s an apprenticeship, a technical qualification or a professional recognition award, City &amp; Guilds stands for quality training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is City &amp; Guilds Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a City &amp; Guilds Assured course means you can trust the training is valuable. City &amp; Guilds are well known and well respected across industries because they focus on the skills and knowledge employers look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By successfully completing City &amp; Guilds Assured training, you\u2019re showing that you\u2019ve undertaken a course that\u2019s been independently verified to meet the high standards set by City &amp; Guilds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenberg-hst-block-quotebox block-quote\"><div class=\"block-quote-content\"><i class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i><p>We aim to work with and gain the most highly-regarded and universally-accepted accreditation standards for our courses, City &amp; Guilds certainly meet that aim and I am delighted that our training has successfully passed through the City &amp; Guilds assured process. It was a very thorough quality assurance process which we fully embraced as it fits in with our values and reflects that we offer the highest standards of training.<\/p><\/div><p class=\"quote-citations\">Gareth Greenwood, Learning and Development Partnerships Manager, High Speed Training<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s not just about certificates. It\u2019s about gaining skills that make you more safe, effective and confident at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which High Speed Training Courses Are City &amp; Guilds Assured?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our range of City &amp; Guilds Assured courses cover various subjects and are relevant to many industries. Each course is carefully designed and assessed to make sure it provides you with the knowledge and skills you need. Here\u2019s a selection of some of the City &amp; Guilds online courses you can complete with us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/asbestos-awareness-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asbestos Awareness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/manual-handling-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manual Handling Awareness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/fire-safety\/fire-warden-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fire Warden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/health-and-safety-training-for-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health and Safety for Employees<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/level-3-health-and-safety-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health and Safety for Managers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/business-essentials\/gdpr-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GDPR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/banksman-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banksman Training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/working-at-height-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working at Height<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/abrasive-wheels-training-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abrasive Wheels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/legionella-and-legionnaires-disease-awareness-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Legionella and Legionnaires&#8217; Disease Awareness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/coshh-control-of-substances-hazardous-to-health-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COSHH<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/level-1-health-and-safety-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basic Health and Safety Training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/working-in-confined-spaces-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Working in Confined Spaces<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/portable-appliance-testing-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/health-and-safety\/ladder-safety-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ladder Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These courses are fully online helping you fit learning into your busy schedule. And because they\u2019re City &amp; Guilds Assured, you can trust that you\u2019re getting quality training that is recognised globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenberg-hst-block-quotebox block-quote\"><div class=\"block-quote-content\"><i class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i><p>We are excited to be working with High Speed Training to assure a number of their training programmes. Assured recognition is a rigorous assessment and by achieving assured status, they have evidenced their commitment to quality and to provide the best learning journey to their users.<\/p><\/div><p class=\"quote-citations\">Sam Egerton, Head of Recognitions, City &amp; Guilds<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further Resources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/linkedin-profile-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Add a High Speed Training Certification to your LinkedIn Profile<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/lack-of-training-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Consequences of a Lack of Training in the Workplace<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Training Courses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a City &#038; Guilds Assured course means you can trust the training is valuable. 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