Develop
Qualifications
We design professional qualifications with clearly defined levels, credits, learning outcomes, assessment requirements and qualification specifications.
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About Us
Standards That Give Learning Value
Ashbourne Academy of Leadership & Management Ltd is a private awarding organisation focused on the development of professional qualifications, academic and assessment standards, quality assurance and the recognition of learning and achievement.
Ashbourne develops structured qualification frameworks and specifications that may be delivered through approved training centres. Through defined assessment requirements, internal and external quality assurance, certification controls and academic oversight, we aim to promote consistency, integrity and meaningful professional development.
WHAT WE DO
Develop
Set Academic &
Assessment Standards
We establish requirements intended to support consistent curriculum delivery, assessment, academic integrity and awarding decisions.
Approve &
Quality-Assure Centres
Training organisations seeking to deliver Ashbourne qualifications are subject to centre approval and ongoing quality assurance requirements.
Recognise
Achievement
Learners who successfully satisfy the applicable qualification and assessment requirements may receive certification issued under Ashbourne’s awarding framework.
OUR OPERATING MODEL
Ashbourne
Develops Qualifications & Standards
Approved Centres
Deliver Teaching & Learner Support
Assessment
Evidence Against Learning Outcomes
IQA & EQA
Quality Assurance & Standards Monitoring
Ashbourne
Awarding Decision & Certification
Our Purpose
Purpose Built Around Standards
At Ashbourne, everything we do is guided by a clear purpose and a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity and excellence in professional education. Our mission, vision and values define who we are, how we operate, and the promises we uphold to our learners, partners and stakeholders.
Our Mission
To develop credible professional qualifications and recognise achievement through structured academic standards, fair assessment, robust quality assurance and transparent awarding practices.
Our Vision
To build a respected international awarding organisation recognised for integrity, quality, accessibility and meaningful professional achievement.
OUR CORE VALUES
Our values shape our culture, inform our decisions and uphold the trust of our learners, partners and stakeholders worldwide.
Integrity
We promote ethical, transparent and responsible approaches to qualification development, assessment, quality assurance and certification.
Quality
We establish structured standards and review mechanisms intended to support consistency throughout the qualification lifecycle.
Fairness
Assessment and awarding decisions should be impartial, evidence-based and applied consistently.
Professional Relevance
Qualifications should reflect relevant knowledge, skills, professional practice and evolving workplace requirements.
Accountability
Clearly defined responsibilities, documented processes and appropriate oversight support confidence in awarding decisions.
Continuous Improvement
Qualifications, assessment practices and quality systems should evolve through monitoring, feedback, review and evidence.
The Ashbourne Way
Our values are brought to life through The Ashbourne Way—our blueprint for transformative leadership, dedicated mentorship and continuous growth.
- AAuthenticity
- SStewardship
- HHumility
- BBelief
- OOwnership
- UUnity
- RResilience
- NNurture
- EEmpowerment
Governance & Academic Council
Governance Built Around Academic Integrity
Ashbourne’s governance framework is designed to establish clear responsibilities for academic standards, qualification development, assessment, quality assurance and awarding decisions.
Head of Academy
Samuella Yonkoh
Executive academic leadership and institutional governance
Awarding Chairman
Angelica Perez
Chairs the Academic Council and oversees awarding decisions
IQA
Adriana Elena
Internal quality assurance and standardisation oversight
EQA
Alexandra Nastasiu
Independent external quality assurance and standards monitoring
Academic Councillor
Victor Visa
Independent academic counsel, review and challenge
Responsibilities of the Academic Council
- Qualification approval and periodic review
- Academic and assessment standards
- Qualification specifications & learning outcomes
- Credit and level methodology
- Assessment strategy
- IQA and EQA oversight
- Academic integrity
- Award and certification controls
- Appeals and exceptional academic matters
- Conflicts of interest
- Standards monitoring
- Continuous improvement
Our Governance Principles
Independence
Academic decisions should be protected from inappropriate commercial influence.
Impartiality
Conflicts of interest should be identified, declared and appropriately managed.
Accountability
Academic authority and decisions carry responsibility at every level of governance.
Transparency
Policies, standards and records should be clear, documented and auditable.
Organisational Structure
Clear Responsibilities. Stronger Standards.
Our organisational structure is designed to ensure academic independence, clear lines of responsibility and robust quality assurance at every stage of the qualification lifecycle.
Ashbourne Academy
Board / Directors
Governance and statutory responsibility
Academic Council
Academic independence and standards oversight
Qualification & Standards Function
Assessment & Awarding
- Assessment standards
- Awarding decisions
- Certification
Quality Assurance
- IQA oversight
- EQA
- Centre monitoring
- Standardisation
Centre Approval & Compliance
Approval, monitoring and compliance of training centres
Approved Centres
Deliver Ashbourne qualifications in line with our standards
Trainers • Assessors • IQAs
Deliver teaching, assessment and internal quality assurance
Learners
Achieve, progress and succeed
Our Quality Commitment
Quality by Design
Quality is at the heart of everything we do. Our qualification lifecycle is designed to ensure academic rigour, consistency and continuous improvement at every stage – delivering value and trust to learners, centres and stakeholders.
Research & Needs Identification
We analyse industry needs, learner aspirations and global trends to identify relevant qualification opportunities.
Qualification Development
Qualifications are designed with clear learning outcomes, levels, credits, assessment strategy and progression pathways.
Academic Review & Approval
Our Academic Council reviews, validates and approves the qualification content, structure and standards alignment.
Centre Approval
Training centres undergo a rigorous approval process to ensure they meet our quality and compliance requirements.
Delivery & Assessment
Approved centres deliver teaching and support learning through structured teaching and defined assessment methods.
IQA & EQA
Internal and external quality assurance verify that assessments are fair, consistent and aligned with required standards.
Awarding & Certification
Successful learners receive certification issued by Ashbourne upon meeting all qualification requirements.
Monitoring & Periodic Review
We monitor performance, gather feedback and periodically review to ensure continuous improvement.
THE GLOBAL LEARNER JOURNEY
One Learner Journey. Consistent Standards.
Protecting Standards Across Borders
Quality Without Borders
Centre Approval
Organisations must demonstrate appropriate capability before receiving Approved Centre status.
Trainer & Assessor Standards
Centres must appoint appropriately competent personnel according to applicable requirements.
Internal Quality Assurance
Assessment practices should be internally monitored and standardised.
External Quality Assurance
Ashbourne’s external quality arrangements provide independent oversight of centre and assessment practices.
Standards Monitoring
Centre performance, assessment evidence and compliance may be reviewed against established requirements.
Certification Control
Certification is controlled through Ashbourne’s awarding and verification processes.
Partner with Ashbourne Academy
Whether you are joining our global network of approved centres or exploring qualifications for your learners, our team is ready to help.