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  oin the ' How HTQs can support you to develop new skills and prepare you for a future job ' webinar on Thursday 22nd October, 6.30pm - 7.30pm. The webinar will take place on Zoom. Register using the link below to join live, ask questions during the Q&A, or receive the recording and resources afterwards. We’d love for you to join us! Please register here Are you aged 18–24 and thinking about your next steps? You might be taking a break while you decide what to do next, in a job that isn’t meeting your ambitions, or wondering how you might be able to combine higher education and work, or looking for ways to increase your chances of securing an apprenticeship. Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are Higher Education qualifications in England that are focused on the skills and knowledge employers need for higher skilled jobs. They typically follow qualifications such as A Levels, T Levels and BTECs, and are shorter than a university degree. They are often available part-t...

 HTQs are post-18, level 4 and 5 qualifications that you can study at colleges, universities or other training providers. They have been approved by employers as delivering the skills they need because they are high-quality, job-focused qualifications.  This Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) course listing includes the full list of HTQ options throughout England, correct as of 17th March 2025.  The qualifications in this listing are organised by Occupational Route (subject area), making it easy to search for courses relevant to your area of interest. As all providers will display their courses in different ways, a link to the provider’s website is listed, allowing you to then navigate to the HTQs they offer. Make sure you look out for the HTQ logo, so you know it is an employer-approved course. More details here  Qualification levels  A-levels and T Levels are level 3 qualifications and full undergraduate degrees are level 6 qualifications.  HTQs are ei...