Cambridge Global Learning (CGL) awards are aligned to UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
While there are nine levels in RQF, CGL awards programmes from level 7 and below. Here is a summary guideline:
All levels of membership are valid for life and receive the Bi-monthly e-Zine, “REALIZE”
Level 7
Professional International Certification (e.g., CIPT)
Professional Masters
Level 6
Professional award. (E.G. CPT)
Equivalent to Bachelors with Honours.
Level 5
BTEC/Higher National Diploma
CGL Certificate/Diploma
Note: Level 4 and below are not equated with CGL Fellowship Awards, but Associate Membership in the network
Level 4
Certificate in Higher Education
Basic Certificate in Computer Studies
Level 3
National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Certificates in Supervision or Training
General Certificate of Education (GCE) – A Level
Level 2
Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Apprenticeship Training
GCSE – grades A to C.
Level 1
Nonspecific basic skills and knowledge
GCSE – grade D to G
These levels are used for assessing abilities to gain knowledge and skills from general or basic to specific (as in Apprenticeship or Vocational Training).
Level 7
Professional International Certification (e.g., CIPT)
Professional Masters
Level 6
Professional award. (E.G. CPT)
Equivalent to Bachelors with Honours.
Level 5
BTEC/Higher National Diploma
CGL Certificate/Diploma
Note: Level 4 and below are not equated with CGL Fellowship Awards, but Associate Membership in the network
Level 4
Certificate in Higher Education
Basic Certificate in Computer Studies
Level 3
National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Certificates in Supervision or Training
General Certificate of Education (GCE) – A Level
Level 2
Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
Apprenticeship Training
GCSE – grades A to C.
Level 1
Nonspecific basic skills and knowledge
GCSE – grade D to G
These levels are used for assessing abilities to gain knowledge and skills from general or basic to specific (as in Apprenticeship or Vocational Training).