Employers FAQs

Employers FAQs

What does Active IQ do?

Active IQ is the specialist sport, active leisure and wellbeing brand within NCFE, a leading awarding organisation specialising in vocational and technical education. We develop qualifications designed to support professional development across the physical activity sector, working in collaboration with a network of industry partners.

What is an approved centre?

An approved centre is a training organisation authorised through NCFE to deliver our qualifications. The approval process ensures that the centre meets NCFE’s standards for staff, systems, and procedures.

Are there flexible learning options available?

Approved centres can deliver qualifications flexibly in line with the specification guidance.

Can you accredit informal CPD training?

Following the integration of Active IQ into NCFE, organisations looking to gain external recognition or accreditation for in-house training and development programmes can now do this through NCFE’s Endorsed Programmes service. For more information, please visit our Professional Recognition page.

Can staff training be supported by Active IQ?

Yes, we offer a range of training options for assessors and internal quality assurers (IQAs). Please visit the Training page on the NCFE website for further details. We also have assessor and IQA training resources available through the Active IQ LMS systems.

Can Active IQ’s eLearning be used for in-house CPD?

Organisations can use Active IQ’s eLearning courses in fitness, leisure, and wellbeing for in-house CPD should they wish to.