NOCN Group is an international education and skills charity based in the United Kingdom that provides vocational qualifications, apprenticeship end-point assessments, assured courses, competence cards, and workforce development solutions. The organization works with colleges, training providers, employers, and learners across the UK and internationally to develop skills and improve employability.
NOCN is one of the UK’s leading Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisations and is particularly recognized in construction, engineering, manufacturing, health & safety, and technical skills training. The organization owns the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) and operates across Europe, the Gulf region, Africa, India, and Asia through its international partnerships and subsidiaries.
As an independent charitable organization, NOCN focuses on promoting lifelong vocational learning, social mobility, productivity, and workforce development rather than commercial profit. It offers qualifications from Entry Level to Level 7 in sectors such as construction, engineering, renewable energy, health & social care, management, and employability skills.
NOCN is widely trusted by employers, training providers, and government organizations for delivering high-quality vocational qualifications and competency-based certifications that support career progression and industry compliance worldwide.