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Onboarding
Whether you're new to working with NCFE or an established and valued customer, follow the step-by-step guides below to find out how easy it is to get started working with NCFE or increase your portfolio of NCFE qualifications.
How to become a new approved centre with NCFE
1. Search
Search or browse our qualifications. We offer over 1,000 qualifications across 20 sectors.
2. Basket
Add as many qualifications as you'd like to your basket. When you're done, request approval.
3. Submit
Fill out and submit the request form and centre details form.
4. Visit
We'll get in touch to arrange a centre visit.
5. Approved
After the visit, you will receive an approval email within five working days. It's that easy!
Already an approved NCFE centre?
1. Search
Search or browse our qualifications. We offer over 1,000 qualifications across 20 sectors.
2. Basket
Add as many qualifications as you'd like to your basket. When you're done, request approval.
3. Submit
Fill out and submit the request form and centre details form.
4. Approved
Receive an approval email within one working day. It's that easy!
Once approved, you're free to start delivering
You can find additional guidance by looking through our Centre Approval Criteria document. You can also find information regarding funding on our funding information page.
Useful documents
Funding
Approvals and registrations
The Portal
T Level Portal