Accreditation The Higher Education and Training Awards Council – The Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) was established under the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999. It is the successor to the National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA). HETAC is the qualifications awarding body for third-level education and training institutions outside the university sector. The University of the West of England – The University of the West of England (UWE) is a modern, growing university in the thriving city of Bristol. UWE is one of Britain’s most popular universities, with more than 30,000 students and 3,000 staff and is the largest provider of higher education in the south west of England. Students come to Bristol UWE from all parts of the UK, as well as a significant and growing number of international students from over 50 countries worldwide. The University offers more than 600 programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and short course levels. University of Chester – Established in 1839, the University of Chester is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. The university has over 15,000 students drawn from the United Kingdom, Europe and Overseas and offers a range of flexible undergraduate, postgraduate and professional development programmes. For more information visit www.chester.ac.uk The Honorable Society of King’s Inns – The oldest institution of legal education in Ireland. It was founded in 1541 during the reign of Henry VIII. When the Four Courts were built in the 1790s, King’s Inns moved to Constitution Hill and the benchers commissioned James Gandon to design their present property. ACCA – (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants and aims to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. ACCA’s prime focus is on professional values, ethics, and governance. They deliver value-added services through 50 global accountancy partnerships, working closely with multinational and small entities to promote global standards and support. ACCA’s reputation is grounded in over 100 years of providing world-class accounting and finance qualifications. The Institute of Legal Executives – The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) is the professional body which represents 24,000 trainee and practicing Legal Executives. Its function is to enhance the role and standing of Legal Executives in the legal profession. The Institute has offered unparalleled access to a flexible career in law. The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland – The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) is one of the main Irish accountancy bodies with in excess of 5,000 members and students. The CPA designation is the most commonly used designation worldwide for professional accountants and the Institute’s qualification enjoys wide international recognition. Its membership operate in public practice, industry, financial services and the public sector and cpa’s work in over 28 countries around the world. The Institute of Commercial Management – The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) is the leading professional body for commercial and business development managers and an internationally recognised examining and awarding body for business and management students. The Digital Marketing Institute – The Digital marketing Institute provides practitioner-led, industry driven training and certification programmes in digital marketing. They are bridging the digital skills gap among marketers with courses and certification in digital marketing delivered by industry professionals. These programmes are delivered by a panel of over 60 digital marketing professionals from Ireland and the UK.
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