Affiliations &
Academic Partners
Affiliations & Academic Partners
At BIG Education, we understand the transformative power of strategic alliances in education. Our partnerships with esteemed institutions are meticulously crafted to offer our students unparalleled opportunities for learning and growth. These collaborations are designed to provide a world-class education, comprehensive support and access to a vast network of academic and professional resources.
Our Key Partners
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ATHE
ATHE, a global awarding organisation regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and other UK and international bodies since 2011, collaborates with over 280 recognised centres in more than 55 countries, complementing its strong UK presence. Offering a diverse range of vocationally oriented and internationally recognised qualifications from levels 3 to 7, ATHE covers fields such as business and management, accounting, law, computing, and healthcare, with many qualifying for UK funding.
ATHE qualifications serve as progression pathways to relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s top-up degrees at 25 UK and international universities, with more institutions accepting Ofqual-regulated qualifications for progression.
Britts Imperial University College, UAE and Nest Academy of Management Education, Dubai, both members of the BIG Education Group, are recognised ATHE centres providing students with a wide range of opportunities and progression routes with various university partners to gain professionally-recognised qualifications.
OTHM
OTHM is a UK-based Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation. It offers a wide range of qualifications in various fields such as Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Education and Training, and Tourism and Hospitality Management, among others. OTHM’s primary objective is to support professions and industry by providing excellent qualifications that contribute to a highly skilled and experienced workforce.
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OTHM is also a full member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB), which represents the interests of over 110 awarding bodies in the UK. Through strong academic partnerships in the UK and overseas, OTHM qualifications are recognised globally, enhancing the employability of its graduates and providing pathways to degree and master’s top-up programmes.
OTHM Approved Centre – Britts Imperial University College, UAE.
Courses Offere
- OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies
- OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
- OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology
- OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
- OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management
- OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
- OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology
- OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
- OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
The Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH)
The Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH) is UK’s leading specialist professional awarding body for qualifications in the growing hospitality, culinary and tourism sector. A member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies, CTH has a legacy of excellence spanning over four decades. It is regulated by Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and recognised within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
With a network of over 200 Approved Teaching Centre’s worldwide, CTH provides industry-relevant qualifications that are recognised and trusted. Through Continuing Professional Development programmes developed with industry leaders and management programmes that lead to undergraduate and master’s degrees, CTH is instrumental in shaping global careers in the hospitality, culinary, and tourism industries.
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CTH Approved Teaching Centre – NEST Academy of Management Education, Dubai, UAE
NEST Academy of Management Education, Dubai, is licensed by KHDA (Knowledge & Human Development Authority – Dubai) and offers credit bearing UK Qualifications at all levels in new-age careers. It offers definitive progression to partner universities locally and internationally for students to earn their degrees.
NEST Academy of Management Education is approved to offer the following CTH programme(s)
- Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism
- Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Level 6 Professional Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is a key organisation dedicated to transforming accidental managers into conscious leaders. Established in 1947 as the British Institute of Management, CMI was founded with the mission to raise the quality and standard of management in the workplace, a goal that remains unchanged today.
CMI works in partnership with businesses and educational institutions to inspire individuals to become skilled, confident, and successful managers and leaders. It is the only organisation that can award Chartered Manager status – the ultimate management accolade. Offering a wealth of practical qualifications, events, and networking opportunities, CMI helps people boost their career prospects. At the core of CMI’s operations are its vision, mission, and values, which guide the institute in fulfilling the aims set out in its Royal Charter.
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