Tech Industry
Gold
The employer led standard for academic programmes
Elevating academic programmes, including Degrees, Masters, and Apprenticeships, to the gold standard of industry relevance and quality.
Why Accredit Your Programmes?
Join an elite network delivering academic programmes trusted by employers and valued by learners across the UK.
Employer Led Standards
Programmes developed and validated by leading tech employers to ensure graduates are workplace-ready.
Enhanced Employability
Tech Industry Gold graduates are highly sought after by employers who recognise the mark of quality.
Target Audience
Universities, FE Colleges, and Private Training Providers delivering Degrees and multi-year Apprenticeships.
Academic Impact
A framework that spans the digital talent pipeline from Level 3 to Level 7, ensuring long-term success.
Comprehensive Coverage
One overarching academic framework spanning the digital talent pipeline from Level 3 to Level 7.
Degree & Masters
BSc, MSc, and Degree Apprenticeships providing the gold standard for higher education.
Apprenticeships
Higher and Advanced Apprenticeships aligned to employer needs and industry standards.
Apprenticeship Units
Flexible accreditation for specific skills development and lifelong learning.
Rigorous Process
Our accreditation process is thorough, ensuring that only the very best programmes receive the Tech Industry Gold badge.
Self Assessment
Complete our self-assessment framework against employer criteria including technical and professional skills.
Independent Review
Academic and industry experts review your submission for quality, relevance, and employer engagement.
Employer Panel
A direct endorsement from our panel of industry leaders ensures your programme meets employer needs.
Continuous Quality
Ongoing monitoring and annual reviews maintain the Tech Industry Gold badge of excellence.
Our Accreditation Products
Tech Industry Gold offers specialised accreditation routes for different types of education and training providers.
Academic
The gold standard for Degrees, Masters and Apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 7.
Professional
High-impact accreditation for short courses, bootcamps and corporate academies.
Modular
Accreditation for apprenticeship units, modules and short courses designed for rapid workforce development.
Work Ready
Recognising tools and platforms that build real-world workforce readiness.
Centre of Excellence
Recognition for providers delivering multiple accredited programmes with sustained excellence.
Investment & Fees
As a not-for-profit organisation, our fees are designed to support high-quality, industry-aligned education—not generate profit. Accreditation is an investment in the credibility, relevance, and employability outcomes of your programmes. Our pricing reflects the depth of independent review, employer engagement, and continuous quality assurance.
Not sure you'd qualify?
Answer six quick questions, drawn directly from our accreditation criteria, for an instant read on where your programme stands — takes about 2 minutes, no details required.
Elevate Your
Academic Portfolio
Start your journey towards Tech Industry Gold accreditation and join the institutions leading digital education.