Partners in Learning

Championing learning excellence

We work with highly respected universities and educational institutions around the world, including the Baltic states, China, Egypt, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Ukraine and Russia. Many of our courses are delivered and examined in local languages, but without compromising on the consistently high standards or challenging nature of our syllabus or exams.

Our education partners are listed below. Click on a partner to expand and see more information about them.

BPP Learning Media
Publishers of IFA study materials
BPP Learning Media is a market-leading publisher of innovative, user-friendly study materials such as textbooks, e-books, online courses, revision cards, audio-visual products and CD-ROMs for professional exams, as well as business reference books. Part of global private training company BPP Professional Education, the company’s materials are used by students, employers and tuition providers.
Visit the BPP Learning Media website.

University of Bolton
Providers of the IFA & Sage Computerised Accounting for Business qualification
With a student body of around 13,000, the University of Bolton is consistently awarded the highest recommendation ratings possible for teaching quality from the government’s Quality Assurance Agency, and has professional accreditation for more than 30 of its teaching programmes. Accountancy and finance courses are delivered by the university’s School of Business and Creative Technologies.
Visit the University of Bolton website.

Sheffield Hallam University
Providers of IFA embedded learning; successful completion of the degree gives eligibility for IFA Associate membership.
With a reputation as one of the UK’s most innovative universities, Sheffield Hallam is a leader in e-learning and applied research, and works closely with partners in industry. Sheffield Business School runs the university’s accounting and finance courses. The school is active in the local business community, with students, graduates and academics frequently engaged in specialist training and consulting services and knowledge transfer projects.
Visit the Sheffield Hallam website.

Northampton Business School
Providers of IFA embedded learning; successful completion of the degree gives eligibility for IFA Associate membership.
Part of the University of Northampton, the Northampton Business School offers undergraduate, postgraduate and professional qualifications, with part-time, flexible and work-based learning amongst the options. Its accounting and finance courses have been accredited by professional membership bodies, and are available to students all over the world via distance learning (including its dual qualification routes that embed IFA qualification).
Visit the Northampton Business School website.

University of Worcester
Providers of IFA embedded learning; successful completion of the degree gives eligibility for IFA Associate membership.
The University of Worcester ranks amongst the top ten nationally for graduate employment, with its successful ‘earn as you learn’ commitment providing students with vital work experience in business and industry to equip them to tackle the job market after graduating. Its business school offers business and computing courses, with a firm focus on employability.
Visit the University of Worcester website.

Nelson Croom
Appointed providers of IFA CPD courses
A leading developer and publisher of online professional development courses, Nelson Croom specialises in tailoring specialist and technical e-learning resources and courses for specific professional membership organisations. Courses cover mandatory and non-mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) topics, as well as distance learning for professional qualifications and regulatory compliance.
Visit the Nelson Croom website.

Sage
Partners (with University of Bolton) for Computerised Accounting for Business module
Sage, a global company which provides business software, services and support to small and medium-sized businesses, has built its success on understanding, meeting and supporting the needs of customers in local markets. In the UK, Sage employs some 2,500 people. Its business software addresses accounting, payroll, forecasting, business intelligence and customer relationship management.
Visit the Sage website.