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Learners

Learners

Looking to boost your skills or
qualifications with Smart Awards?

At Smart Awards, we believe that learning should be accessible, flexible, and empowering.

Whether you're just starting out, looking to upskill, or seeking a career change, we offer a range of qualifications designed to meet the demands of today's industries — and we’re committed to helping you find the right qualification to make this happen.

From enrolment to certification, we work closely with our training partners to ensure you have a seamless learning experience.

  • Why Choose Smart Awards? Why Choose Smart Awards?
  • Who Can Become a Learner? Who Can Become a Learner?
  • Funding Opportunities Funding Opportunities

Why Choose Smart Awards?

Smart Awards qualifications are recognised across key sectors, including utilities, construction, telecoms, and more. We focus on practical, job-ready skills delivered through approved centres nationwide. Our learner-first approach ensures you get the support and flexibility you need to succeed.

Who Can Become a Learner?

Whether you're:

  • A school leaver or recent graduate
  • A working professional seeking upskilling
  • Unemployed and looking to re-enter the workforce
  • A career changer stepping into a new industry
  • Smart Awards provides clear pathways to qualifications that can enhance your prospects and open new opportunities.

Funding Opportunities

We understand that funding can be a barrier — but it doesn’t have to be. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for financial support through a variety of sources:

From enrolment to certification

We work closely with our training partners to ensure you have a seamless learning experience.

01 Why Choose Smart Awards?

Smart Awards qualifications are recognised across key sectors, including utilities, construction, telecoms, and more. We focus on practical, job-ready skills delivered through approved centres nationwide. Our learner-first approach ensures you get the support and flexibility you need to succeed.

02 Who Can Become a Learner?

03 Funding Opportunities

We understand that funding can be a barrier — but it doesn’t have to be. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for financial support through a variety of sources:

Looking to boost your skills or qualifications with Smart Awards?

Whether you’re interested in a Smart Awards qualification, apprenticeship, short course, or registering for a Network Operative Passport Scheme (NOPS) card, Smart Awards has you covered. We provide a wide range of accredited training and certification options across multiple sectors to help you reach your goals. How it Works
  • Choose your qualfication
  • Browse our qualifcations and pick the one that aligns with your goals.
  • Train with an approved training provider
  • Complete training and practical assessments through our network of trusted partners.
  • Get Certified
  • Once you pass, you’ll receive your Smart Award certificate—ready to show employers.

Searching for a specific Smart Awards qualification

What qualifcations do we offer – Smart Awards offers qualifications and End Point Assessments in sectors such as:
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities and Energy
  • Construction and the Built Environment
  • Highways and Street Works
  • Digital and IT
  • Engineering
  • Management and Leadership
Each course is developed with employer input to make sure you’re gaining skills that matter.
  • Boost Your Skill Boost Your Skill
  • Qualifications Qualifications
  • NOPS Card NOPS Card
  • Career Career

Looking to boost your skills or qualifications with Smart Awards? ​

Whether you're interested in a Smart Awards qualification, apprenticeship, short course, or registering for a Network Operative Passport Scheme (NOPS) card, Smart Awards has you covered. We provide a wide range of accredited training and certification options across multiple sectors to help you reach your goals.

How it Works

  • Choose your qualfication
  • Browse our qualifcations and pick the one that aligns with your goals.
  • Train with an approved training provider
  • Complete training and practical assessments through our network of trusted partners.
  • Get Certified
  • Once you pass, you’ll receive your Smart Award certificate—ready to show employers.

Searching for a specific Smart Awards qualification ​

What qualifcations do we offer - Smart Awards offers qualifications and End Point Assessments in sectors such as:

  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities and Energy
  • Construction and the Built Environment
  • Highways and Street Works
  • Digital and IT
  • Engineering
  • Management and Leadership

Each course is developed with employer input to make sure you're gaining skills that matter.

Need to gain or renew your NOPS Card?

The NOPS accreditation card scheme is tailored for individual network operatives allowing you to work with service providers by:

  • Validating your accreditations – providing proof that working on the network you have the required training and qualifications for the type of work you carry out
  • Providing Operative Cards – that will record all your accreditations, including Openreach and none Openreach specific accreditations in one place
  • Validating cards – with a unique QR Code allowing for quick scanning to confirm a card is genuine
  • Accessing from any device – that a registered user can validate and view details from a computer, smartphone or tablet
  • Providing data 24/7 – to access your data anytime, day or night
  • Providing accurate and trusted information – that belongs to you on your skills and training that is instantly accessible and extractable

See how Smart Awards can help you take the next step in your career

  • Nationally Recognised Certificate - Earn a formal certificate upon completion, valid across relevant industries.
  • Boosted Career Opportunities - Many employers require Smart Awards as part of their hiring or compliance processes.
  • Confidence to Work Safely and Efficiently - We focus on up-to-date regulations, industry standards, and safe work practices.

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Need to gain or renew your NOPS Card?

The NOPS accreditation card scheme is tailored for individual network operatives allowing you to work with service providers by:
  • Validating your accreditations – providing proof that working on the network you have the required training and qualifications for the type of work you carry out
  • Providing Operative Cards – that will record all your accreditations, including Openreach and none Openreach specific accreditations in one place
  • Validating cards – with a unique QR Code allowing for quick scanning to confirm a card is genuine
  • Accessing from any device – that a registered user can validate and view details from a computer, smartphone or tablet
  • Providing data 24/7 – to access your data anytime, day or night
  • Providing accurate and trusted information – that belongs to you on your skills and training that is instantly accessible and extractable

See how Smart Awards can help you take the next step in your career

  • Nationally Recognised Certificate – Earn a formal certificate upon completion, valid across relevant industries.
  • Boosted Career Opportunities – Many employers require Smart Awards as part of their hiring or compliance processes.
  • Confidence to Work Safely and Efficiently – We focus on up-to-date regulations, industry standards, and safe work practices.

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Honiley Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1NP