About Us
A coalition of industry-driven Awarding Organisations covering the full range of technical and vocational qualifications —
supporting skills development and employment-focused education across the UK and internationally.
“Harnessing the power of collaboration to strengthen skills and education globally.”
FAO Coalition
WHO WE ARE
A Coalition Delivering Qualifications That Matter
We are a coalition of industry-driven Awarding Organisations covering the full range of technical and vocational qualifications that deliver vocational and technical qualifications, supporting skills development and employment-focused education and training in the UK and internationally.
- UK & internationally recognised qualifications
- Employment-focused education and training
- Industry-driven curriculum design
OUR MISSION
Strengthening Qualifications Across the TVET Sector
Our mission is to strengthen qualifications and assessment across the TVET sector by championing skills, setting and maintaining standards, providing high-quality consultancy services, and modelling organisational excellence.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our Three Pillars
Organisational Excellence
We model best practice in governance, operations, and service delivery — supporting our members to achieve the highest standards of organisational performance.
Setting & Maintaining Standards
We develop and uphold rigorous standards for assessment and qualification delivery, providing a trusted framework that awarding organisations and learners can rely on.
Championing Skills
We advocate for the value of vocational and technical qualifications, ensuring that skills-based learning is recognised, respected, and rewarded across the sector.
OUR COALITION STATEMENT
As a coalition of awarding organisations, we harness the power of collaboration to strengthen our members, influence the sector, and deliver lasting impact across skills and education.
Ready to Work With FAO?
Get in touch with our team to explore how FAO can support your organisation.