The University of Chester is one of the UK's oldest teaching universities. In December 2009 the University and The Training Foundation entered into a Partnership Agreement, under which TTF delivers the Foundation Degree in L&D Practice, awarded by the University and based on the TAP methodologies. TAP qualifications are also accredited by Chester for Professional HE Certificates.

For more information visit: http://www.chester.ac.uk

The European Institute for e-learning defines standards of competence for all e-Learning roles. EIfEL certification is uniquely available for candidates that successfully complete the necessary TAP course of study.

For more information visit: http://www.eife-l.org/

The British Institute for Learning and Development (the BILD) is dedicated to raising the status of all those involved in learning and development. The BILD is the awarding body for the TAP Learning System and its membership structure is mapped against the TAP Qualifications Framework.

For more information visit: http://www.thebild.org/

The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) is licensed by the UK government to provide training, education and development for the industry. The Training Foundation was contracted by the FSSC in 2006 to administer the FSSC Recognised Trainer Scheme.

For more information visit: http://www.fssc.org.uk/

The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), part of the City & Guilds Group, certifies more managers to recognised qualifications than any other professional management body.  

For more information visit: http://www.i-l-m.com/