An international accreditation body specializing in international accreditation and the quality control of academic, professional, and technical training. It provides international professional accreditation and membership for training institutions, trainers, training packages, and examinations. The body issues and accredits certificates for participants in courses and training activities across most training fields.
OAB-UK International Standards
International Accreditation Standards
International Accreditation Standards
First: Standards for accrediting trainers
OAB-UK accredits trainers who meet the following requirements:
- The trainer must have completed a course in the field of training trainers (at least 60 training hours)
- Our rigorous and comprehensive accreditation process is designed to ensure that only the most qualified trainers, a select few, are recognized. This exclusivity instills a sense of privilege and confidence in the quality of our accredited trainers.
- The trainer must have trained in the chosen training field and have at least one training portfolio in this field.
- The trainer must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any academic field to be eligible for training.
- Practical experience is not just a key requirement for trainers in professional fields, but a cornerstone of our accreditation process. A minimum of three years of hands-on experience is necessary to ensure the trainer has the expertise to deliver high-quality training in their field, reassuring our audience about the quality of our accreditation.
Rank classification for International Certified Trainers
Rank classification for International Certified Trainers is not just a title, but a testament to your expertise and dedication in the training field. Each rank represents a milestone in your career, motivating you to strive for higher levels of excellence.
1.The OAB-UK classifies trainer ranks into five ranks as follows:
Rank 1: Certified Associate Trainer
Level 2: Certified Practitioner Trainer
Level 3: Certified Professional Trainer
Rank 4: Certified Expert Trainer
Rank 5: Certified Consultant Trainer
2.The rank of trainer depends on four main requirements that must be proven to grant the rank, which are:
- Number of trainees trained by the trainer
- Number of years of trainer experience in the field of training
- Number of training hours attended by the trainer
- Academic participation (academic degree, participation in conferences,participation in training activities – training courses qualifying for the rank)
3.Trainer ranks are classified according to rank requirements as per the following table
4.The trainer obtains the rank after providing proof that they have fulfilled the requirements for the rank.
Types of international accreditation for trainers
Trainer associated with an accredited training centre
After meeting the OAB-UK standards for trainer accreditation, a trainer is nominated for certification through a training centre accredited by the OAB-UK. They are granted membership as an OAB-UK-accredited international trainer, according to the rank that best suits their qualifications and experience. Their verified account on the OAB-UK website is linked to the name of one or more accredited training centres. A request to issue certificates to participants in the certified courses they offer is submitted through the accredited training centre's account.
Independent Trainer
A trainer who trains independently from any training centre is accredited after meeting the OAB-UK standards for accrediting trainers. He is granted membership as an international trainer certified by the OAB-UK, according to the rank that best suits his qualifications and experience. He is also entitled to submit a request for certificates for participants in his accredited courses directly through his verified account on the OAB-UK website.
Trainer Accreditation System
- The trainer is entitled to accreditation in a maximum of two training fields, provided they are accredited in at least one training package in each field.
- The trainer’s accreditation is valid for two years, and they must be of the same rank. The certification must be renewed every two years or according to the package system in which the trainer participates upon accreditation.
- The trainer has the right to be promoted to a higher rank upon renewal of accreditation or during the period of his accreditation, provided that he submits a request to modify the trainer’s rank, in the following cases:
- If he meets the requirements of a higher rank
- The trainer must obtain a course at the rank he wishes to achieve after passing the interview, which qualifies him to attend the course and complete the academic and practical end-of-course tests.
- A trainer affiliated with a training institution can be accredited by more than one certified training institution, provided the number of institutions with which they are affiliated does not exceed three.
- The request for issuing certificates must be submitted to the training package organiser’s account. The training institution or the independent trainer organises the training package. Therefore, a trainer affiliated with the training institution is not entitled to submit a request for issuing certificates.
- The independent trainer’s accreditation and training package accreditation will be cancelled if a continuous year passes without him holding any training courses and submitting a request to issue certificates to trainees participating in the accredited training courses.
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Contact us nowTrainers AccreditationSecond: Training provider accreditation standards
1.According to OAB-UK standards, the term’ training provider’ refers to organisations that provide training, such as training centres, online platforms, institutes, or training companies.
2.The training institution obtains after achieving itOAB-UK standards for the status of “Accredited International Training Centre” or “Accredited International Training Provider” after meeting the accreditation requirements, which are as follows:
- The training institution must be physically present, have a registered address, and display a logo. The result is a local license as a training institution, such as a training centre, institute, or training company.
- If the training institution is an electronic platform, the platform’s website must be present and active on the Internet, and a local license for the platform is not required.
- For each training area provided by the training institution, at least one trainer affiliated with the institution and at least one training package must be accredited according to OAB-UK standards.
- The training institution must specialise in a specific or several training fields, provided they do not exceed three fields according to the classification.OAB-UK, except for the training platform, where all training areas are available.
3.The accreditation of the training institution remains valid. Accreditation must be renewed every two years, or according to the package system to which the training institution subscribes upon accreditation. Certification validity applies to trainers affiliated with the training institution and the training packages approved by the institution.
4.The accreditation of the training institution, the certification of the associated trainers, and the accreditation of its training packages will be cancelled if a continuous year passes without the training institution holding any training courses and submitting a request to issue certificates to trainees participating in the accredited training courses.
5.An international accreditation certificate is issued to the training institution that has met the standards of the OAB-UK. The certificate proves that the requirements and standards of international accreditation have been met and is documented on the OAB-UK’s international certification website.
6.The internationally accredited training institution is granted a professional account on the OAB-UK website, which documents its international accreditation and other accreditations, including internationally certified trainers, internationally accredited training packages, and internationally accredited exams
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- A training package refers to the content of a training program, whether it is a short or long training course, a training diploma, or a training workshop.
- The training package is accredited based on the consistency between the package title, the number of hours, objectives, and main and subtopics. Therefore, no training package is certified unless submitted through its specific form on the OAB-UK website, which is attached to the accreditation application.
- The request for accreditation of the training package is reviewed by a specialised committee, whose members are selected by the OAB-UK, and a decision is made within one week. The committee has the right to submit comments on the package to the package organiser. The training package is accredited after approval by the accreditation committee, which involves publishing it on the package organiser’s account and issuing a certificate of accreditation that confirms the package organiser’s intellectual property rights.
- An international portfolio accreditation certificate is issued to the organiser of a training portfolio that has met the standards of the OAB-UK. The certificate proves that international accreditation requirements and standards have been met and is documented on the OAB-UK’s international certification website.
Fourth: International Examination Accreditation Standards
- Exams are accredited after being reviewed by the Accreditation Committee and approved once they meet the standards of the OAB-UK.
- All questions in the exams are multiple-choice.
- The passing mark in any accredited exam must be at least 75% for a student to be awarded an accredited certificate under that exam, unless other standards apply to a specific level or otherwise, and the opinion of the accreditation committee’s consultants determines this.
- Exams are offered online through the OAB-UK website at accredited exam centres equipped with surveillance cameras, or from home under specific time limits, where the camera is turned on during the exam.
- An international exam accreditation certificate is issued to the internationally accredited training institution that organised the exam, which met the standards of the OAB-UK. The certificate proves that the requirements and standards of international accreditation have been met and is documented on the OAB-UK’s international certification website.
- The exam passing certificate will be issued to applicants within 72 hours of taking the exam.
Types of approved exams
- Training Evaluation Exams
These exams are linked to a training package accredited by the OAB-UK. The goal is to evaluate training by measuring its impact on participants and the extent to which they have acquired knowledge and skills.
Exam accreditation is optional and must be submitted by the course organiser. The exam form must be attached to the training package accreditation application. Participation in the exam is optional and not mandatory. Whether to take the exam is up to the course organiser or trainer.
- If the exam is linked to a training package, it must cover all the main and subtopics of the training course.
- The exam must be based on the question bank system and achieve a score of 40/90, meaning that every 40 training hours requires a minimum of 90 questions, provided that the number of exam questions is at least 50 for any exam.
- Independent International Examinations
These independent exams assess the examinee’s cognitive and skill proficiency in a specific, specialised subject.
- The exam is named by the entity that submitted the accreditation request, provided that its name is not similar to the names of well-known international exams offered by international entities, including, but not limited to, the TOEFL, IELTS, Oracle, MBA, and OSHA exams, unless the accreditation request is submitted by the company that designed and supervises the exam.
- The exam must be based on a question bank system, and the number of exam questions must be at least 50 for any given exam.
- The exam must achieve its objectives and cover all aspects of the evaluated subject.
Examination Centre Accreditation Standards
- Under OAB-UK standards, the term “Authorised International Examination Centre” refers to institutions that meet the accreditation requirements to be an Authorised Examination Centre.
- All exams accredited by the OAB-UK are conducted online and use the multiple-choice system.
- The examination centre obtains“Accredited International Examination Centre” from OAB-UK after meeting the accreditation requirements and standards, which are as follows:
- The institution must specialise in education or training, be physically present, have a registered address and logo, and be locally licensed as an institution engaged in education or training.
- The institution must provide the necessary equipment to conduct the exam online through the OAB-UK International Examinations website, which includes:
- Computer lab with six computers with a minimum i5 specification
- All computers are connected to an uninterrupted internet connection.
- All computers are equipped with cameras and headphones.
- The institution supervises the exam during the exam session.
- The accreditation of the examination centre is valid for two years, and certification must be renewed every two years.
- The accreditation of the examination centre will be cancelled if six consecutive months pass without the examination centre holding the accredited examinations.
- An international accreditation certificate is issued to an accredited examination centre that has met the standards of the OAB-UK. The certificate proves that the requirements and standards of international accreditation have been met and is documented on the OAB-UK’s international certification website.
Fifth: OAB-UK Agent Accreditation Standards
Who is the agent of the OAB-UK?
Agent OAB-UK is a non-exclusive representative of the OAB-UK in the region (city, country) that the agent has agreed to cover. It is a partner of the Authority in its area and carries out some of its tasks. It is considered the link between the Authority and individuals and institutions wishing to benefit from the accreditation services and certificates issued by the OAB-UK.
OAB-UK Agent Specifics
- He wants to cover the region he represents and access training institutions, trainers, and educational institutions.
- The agent must be familiar with and knowledgeable about training (training centre, consulting centre, educational institution, educational services institution, etc).
- The OAB-UK agent nominates 1-3 people to be nominated by one of them for accreditation Committee Membership, so that accreditation applications within the representation area are presented to the accreditation committee members for approval, along with the other committee members.
- The Authority’s representative shall implement advertising campaigns within his region through social media sites and Google.
- The agent must be able to perform the tasks required by the OAB-UK.
- The OAB-UK Administration has the right to terminate the agent’s duties in case of non-compliance with the agency’s terms and procedures or failure to achieve the minimum required annual credits.
- The OAB-UK agent should have a website.
Duties of the OAB-UK Agent
- Although applications (accreditation applications, certificate applications, etc.) are completed electronically, the role of the accreditation agency agent in the representation area plays a significant role in activating the role of the OAB-UK and benefiting from its services within the representation area by attracting trainers and training centres to fill out the accreditation application to obtain accreditation.
- Follow up on approved centres and trainers, and evaluate and follow up on courses when needed.
- Participate in resolving any problems between trainees and accreditors within the representation area.
- Coordination of various training activities such as training workshops, conferences and training exhibitions
- Sponsoring various training activities such as training workshops, conferences and training exhibitions on behalf of the OAB-UK.
- Coordination with the management of the OAB-UK and its partners to achieve the vision and mission of the Accreditation Authority
Benefits of the OAB-UK Agent
- Add a professional account for the OAB-UK agent bearing the badge and logo of the OAB-UK agent, verifying that he is an authorised agent within his region, and using it in his advertisements and literature.
- The options on the Trainer Accreditation Application and the Training Institution Accreditation Application now include the name of the OAB-UK Agent.
- The agency’s agent’s name appears on the OAB-UK website’s home page, with links to their website and social media pages.
- Participation in the accreditation committee through a member nominated by the accredited agent to approve candidates for accreditation, including trainers, training centres, and training packages.
- Honorary members of the Accreditation Committee, including well-known trainers, will be nominated to assist representatives in attracting training institutions and trainers to obtain accreditation.
- The OAB-UK receives a financial return from representing the Authority as its agent within the city or country as a percentage of the fees for issuing any certificate of participation in training courses whose training packages are accredited.
Obligations of the OAB-UK Agent
- Add the OAB-UK website to the authorised agent’s website on the home page.
- To provide the Liaison Officer with the OAB-UK to coordinate with the Authority on training activities, manage accredited affairs, and communicate with them when needed.
- Reaching out to various trainers and training institutions to attract them to obtain accreditation, while committing to an annual outcome through relationships and advertising campaigns.
- Coordinate various training activities within the representation area (training workshops, conferences, and training exhibitions) and access to training activities coordinated and sponsored by other institutions on behalf of the OAB-UK.
- An OAB-UK employee or a member of the accreditation committee will train the liaison officer and the accreditation committee member on accreditation standards and procedures. The agent will cover the accommodation costs of the OAB-UK representative during the training period.
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