One course. Two recognitions.

Dual Certification allows an institution’s existing course or programme to be mapped against an IQN qualification. If the programme content, learning level, assessment approach, and quality assurance process are suitably aligned with IQN standards, the programme may be approved for dual certification.

This means that successful learners may receive:

1. The provider’s own certificate, diploma, degree, or award; and
2. An IQN UK certification or diploma linked to the approved programme.

This creates a stronger learner outcome without requiring students to complete two separate courses or sit an additional IQN examination.

The Dual Certification Provider route is suitable for:

• Universities
• Colleges
• Professional institutes
• Training providers
• Awarding organisations
• Business schools
• Specialist education providers

Providers offering programmes in areas such as human resource management, marketing, finance, project management, strategic management, business management, or supply chain management may be eligible.

It is especially useful where the provider already has its own course, diploma, degree, or certificate but wants learners to receive an additional IQN UK certification or diploma after successful completion.

The scheme is also suitable for providers that wish to embed an IQN syllabus into their own programme and deliver it as part of a single integrated learning experience.

No separate IQN examination is normally required under the Dual Certification route.

Learners are assessed through the approved provider’s own assessment process.

Yes. Providers do not necessarily need to change their existing programme structure.

IQN will review the provider’s syllabus, assessment method, learning outcomes, and quality assurance arrangements. 

If the programme already shows a strong match with IQN requirements, it may be approved without major changes. Where gaps are identified, IQN may recommend adjustments so that the programme can meet the required standard for dual certification.

In addition to the provider’s own award, eligible learners may receive selected IQN UK qualifications recognised under one of the UK’s national qualifications frameworks. 

• SCQF Level 8 Certified Project Management Analyst
• SCQF Level 8 Certified Strategic Manager
• SCQF Level 8 Certified Finance Specialist
• SCQF Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management
• SCQF Level 7 Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• SCQF Level 7 Diploma in Marketing