2025 has been a landmark year for Open Awards. From launching micro-credentials to introducing new regulated qualifications, we’ve continued to shape the future of education and skills development. Our commitment to learners, providers, and employers remains at the heart of everything we do.
Key Highlights from 2025
- 38,000+ learners certificated, including 2,472 Access to HE learners
- Launch of micro-credentials with digital badges for flexible, skills-focused learning
- Approval of new maritime and technical qualifications aligned to industry needs
- Publication of our Strategic Plan 2025–2028, setting out our vision for the next three years
- Establishment of the Knowledge Exchange Hub to drive collaboration and best practice
- Successful Education Insights Conference, exploring SEND, wellbeing, AI, and Ofsted changes
Our Commitment to Quality and Innovation
We strengthened our quality assurance processes, achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification, and continued to support providers through compliance reviews and standardisation sessions. Beyond qualifications, we raised funds for charities and championed sustainability through new wellbeing-focused courses.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. Here’s to building on these successes in 2026 and beyond!
