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Qualifications

Qualifications are your passport to a bigger choice of opportunities in learning and work.

Qualifications: how much do you know?

Check that you understand the qualifications system.

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Qualification levels

Find out about qualification levels.

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Explore your interests

Find out what qualifications you may need in the future.

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Get the right skills and qualifications

Find out how to check if you have realistic career plans and ideas.

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Learning pays! Someone with the equivalent of five or more good GCSEs can earn over £100,000 more in their working life than someone who leaves learning without level 2 qualifications.