Higher Technical Qualifications Webinars
Explore our HTQ webinar series, delivered with the support of the Gatsby Foundation, to discover the benefits of HTQs. Whether you’re a training provider looking to develop or expand your offer, an employer seeking to recruit new talent or upskill existing staff, or a learner exploring your next steps, there’s a webinar for you.
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What are the alternatives to a full-time degree or degree apprenticeship? Find out how HTQs can be the perfect next step after year 13
Thursday 8th October 2026 16:00 – 17:00
Are you thinking about your next steps after school or college? Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications in England that are designed to give people the technical skills employers need for higher skilled jobs. They are part of higher education (alongside degrees at level 6) and can be found in universities, Further Education colleges and other training providers.
How HTQs can support you to develop new skills and prepare you for a future job
Thursday 22nd October 2026 18:30 – 19:30
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.
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HTQs – how training providers can grow, expand or improve their offer
Are you a training provider in England looking to offer, expand or improve your offer of Level 4 and 5 education and training?
Watch this webinar to learn more about what’s involved when delivering HTQs, and how to get started.
Alternatives to apprenticeships – utilising level 4 and 5 qualifications to upskill your workforce
Are you an employer in England with skills needs at higher levels? Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are a Government-backed alternative to higher-level apprenticeships for employers who want to recruit young people with good technical skills and knowledge, and/or train their own staff to meet business needs. Watch this webinar to gain practical insight into how HTQs can help your workforce develop new skill
Coming Soon…
One further webinar is coming in October: for young people aged 18–24 not in education, employment or training.
Find out more about Higher Technical Qualifications and the available subjects.