SIAS is proud to be a founding member of the UK Qualifications Alliance (UKQA), a new consortium of leading UK Awarding Bodies created to strengthen international access to trusted UK qualifications.
UKQA brings together SIAS, Innovate Awarding, VTCT Skills, SFJ Awards and EAL with a shared ambition to take the very best of UK qualifications and quality assurance to the global stage. The Alliance responds to growing global demand for credible, high‑quality skills solutions by offering a clearer, more joined‑up route for international partners to engage with the UK system.
UKQA has been purpose-built to:
- Unlock international opportunities through collective reach and credibility
- Streamline engagement for overseas partners — one front door, multiple solutions
- Combine expertise and resources to deliver high-quality, scalable outcomes
Collectively spanning 30+ sectors, UKQA provides access to regulated qualifications and quality endorsement services through a single collaborative approach, reducing complexity while maximising impact.
Steve Smith, Managing Director of SIAS, said: “UKQA is about collaboration with purpose. It opens up access to the strength and credibility of UK qualifications for international partners, while delivering scalable outcomes for learners, employers, and industry.
More than that, it represents a shift for the awarding sector away from a traditional qualifications offer and towards a model that supports labour markets and enables global workforce mobility at scale. We are excited about the opportunities ahead ”
