About us

Rooted in industry, built for the land

We don’t just collaborate with the industry; we lead it. As the definitive authority in land-based vocational education, NPTC by City & Guilds develops courses in direct partnership with the sector’s most influential bodies and employers. This deep-rooted integration ensures that our standards are not only relevant but set the benchmark for practical excellence and safety. We are committed to delivering vocational qualifications that empower learners and meet the evolving needs of industries.

When you choose our qualifications, CoCs or CPD courses, you are gaining skills that are carefully designed, industry-endorsed, and trusted by employers across the UK.

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Professional excellence, delivered with flexibility

We understand that the land-based sector demands both high-level competence and operational agility. That is why our programs are engineered to be as flexible as they are rigorous, fitting seamlessly into the lives of working professionals without compromising on the depth of training.

By equipping individuals with the precise technical skills that modern businesses demand, we do more than just facilitate certificates, we empower learners with the authority of a Trusted Global Skills Partner to build successful, sustainable, and safety-critical futures.

We design relevant, industry-led vocational qualifications that are delivered through training providers, colleges and employers, helping learners acquire the skills that businesses value.


Employers trust our qualifications because they are developed in partnership with key industry bodies and equip our learners with the skills and tools for a successful and sustainable future.


Our qualifications are flexible and designed to fit around working life, making them accessible and practical for learners at all levels.

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Delivering social impact is central to the work across City & Guilds

We're committed to measuring the impact we are making on people, organisations and wider society, and ensuring that we make more impact, on more people, who need it the most.

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Purpose driven

NPTC is part of City & Guilds, which was established in 1878 when the City of London Corporation and 16 Livery Companies, the trade guilds, formed the City and Guilds of London Institute (CGLI). City & Guilds has operated since 1900, which ensures we deliver on our purpose by always acting in the public interest.

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