IQA Courses
L4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (1 Unit, ‘theory only’)
L4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (2 Units, for Practitioners)
L4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (3 Units, for Lead IQAs)
ATDirect offers training courses for Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) leading to a Level 4 IQA qualification. The courses are ideal for busy people who need to be qualified and productive, fast. We’re market-leaders in the delivery of these qualifications and very hard to beat on quality, flexibility and cost of training.
The IQA qualifications are nationally-recognised and aimed at those working in any occupational sector within companies/organisations, training centres or education bodies. On completion of our course, you’ll be a fully qualified IQA in your occupational area.
About our IQA courses
We offer in-house IQA courses, or you can study online or attend one of our classroom-based courses in major cities around the UK.
Open courses
Open courses for anybody looking to get qualified
These are classroom-based IQA courses in key locations around the UK, including London, Birmingham and Manchester. Training is in small groups and for people from any occupation. Just pick a date and location and get in touch!
Upcoming dates:
Update for 2026: We are currently delivering this course either in-house to groups or online for individuals. From time-to-time we may offer an Open course in which case the dates will be posted here.
£745+VAT per head
Note: Prices quoted are for the L4 IQA Award (2 Units).
Online courses
For individuals or small groups looking for flexible/convenient trainingTraining is delivered online via one-on-one video sessions and is both flexible and convenient. The training is driven by your own timetable and can be broken up into bite-sized sessions to fit around busy home and work commitments.
£745+VAT per head
Notes
- Prices quoted are for the L4 IQA Award (2 Units).
- Add £345+VAT for the L4 IQA Certificate (for Lead IQAs).
- The knowledge-only Award (1 Unit) is £445+VAT per head.
In-House courses
For companies & organisations with groups of traineesA 1-day or 2-day IQA course is delivered for groups of trainees at a time and place of your choosing, anywhere in the United Kingdom.
£695+VAT pp for a group of 4 or more
£745+VAT pp for a group of 3
£795+VAT pp for a group of 2
Notes
- Prices quoted are for the L4 IQA Award (2 Units). Add £345+VAT pp for the L4 IQA Certificate (for Lead IQAs).
- Prices quoted are for a 1-day course. Add £100+VAT pp for a 2-day course.
- A one-off travel supplement of between £50 and £300 may apply depending on your location – please enquire with details of location and numbers of trainees.
FAQs
Who are the IQA courses aimed at?
The IQA Award (1-unit, knowledge-only)
This course is aimed at managers and staff who want to gain an understanding of internal quality assurance rather than practise as an IQA – it is a ‘theory-only’ introduction to internal quality assurance.
The IQA Award (2 units, for Practitioners)
This course is aimed at people practising (or wanting to practise) as an Internal Quality Assurer.
The IQA Certificate (3 units, for Lead IQAs)
This course is aimed at Lead IQAs who manage other IQAs.
What are the course entry requirements?
There are no qualification entry requirements for the IQA courses.
For the 2-Unit qualification, you will need to be able to observe 2 Assessors to gather the necessary evidence.
For the Lead IQA qualification, you will need to be in the role of Lead or Deputy Lead IQA and so managing other IQAs, to gather the necessary evidence.
If you are not already working with Assessors or IQAs, you can still do the single-Unit ‘knowledge only’ qualification.
What is the structure of each IQA qualification?
Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (1 Unit, ‘knowledge only’)
Comprises 1 mandatory unit of competence:
- Understand the principles and practice of internally assuring the quality of assessment
L4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (2 Units, for Practitioners)
Comprises 2 mandatory units of competence:
- Understand the principles and practice of internally assuring the quality of assessment
- Internally assure the quality of assessment
L4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (3 Units, for Lead IQAs)
Comprises 3 mandatory units of competence:
- Understand the principles and practice of internally assuring the quality of assessment
- Internally assure the quality of assessment
- Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility
For more about the IQA Qualifications visit here.
What do I have to do to get qualified?
Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (1 Unit, ‘knowledge only’)
- Online, bite-sized training sessions
- Gather evidence for your Portfolio of Evidence (with our personal support as required).
L4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (2 Units, for Practitioners)
- 1 or 2-day training course, or bite-sized online training sessions
- 4 practical observations of Assessors
- Gather evidence for your Portfolio of Evidence (with our personal support as required).
L4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (3 Units, for Lead IQAs)
- 1 or 2-day training course, or bite-sized online training sessions
- 4 practical observations of Assessors
- Manage a standardisation meeting
- Gather evidence for your Portfolio of Evidence (with our personal support as required).
What support do I receive from ATDirect?
Our training is delivered by real people in real time, so you can interact with your trainer and ask questions. This means training is more relevant and interesting, and can be adapted to your individual needs as you progress through the course … and is much more enjoyable! Your trainer also acts as your Assessor and will support you throughout the process through to certification.
How is the IQA course assessed?
You are assessed on the basis of a Portfolio of Evidence and a short, informal end-of-course discussion. Your Assessor will support you in gathering evidence for your Portfolio and will conduct the end-of-course discussion.
How long does it take to get qualified?
The pace of training is self-determined. If getting qualified is a priority for you, it is possible to complete all the work necessary in a few weeks.
We encourage all our clients to complete their qualification quickly while training is fresh in the mind and to avoid ‘drift’. However, if speed is not your priority, you have up to 1 year to complete the work before your registration expires.
Who awards the certificates?
What does the course cost include?
Do you offer flexible payment terms?
Yes, we offer flexible payment terms. You can get started on any of our courses for just £150 and then pay regular amounts or the full balance later. Any outstanding balance is payable prior to the issue of your certificate.
Whatever your occupation and wherever you are based, our friendly team will be happy to discuss your training requirements and answer any questions.
How to Book
To book onto an IQA course or make an enquiry, just give us a call, email us or complete the contact form below and we’ll be in touch shortly.
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