The Education UK Certificate for agents comprises our online training programme. During the training your agent will be supported by your local British Council office. The Education UK Certificate is the foundation level training which must be successfully completed before you can apply for the Advanced level.

This training provides a certificated qualification, designed for education agents, counsellors and consultants by the British Council to strengthen expertise in promoting the UK as a study destination.This course will develop your agents' ability to provide high quality information, resources and services to students seeking an international education. It will also develop your skills to source relevant information and keep updated in your knowledge about UK education and living and studying in the UK.

The course comprises two units: Studying and living in the UK, and UK education and training. Participants of the course are recommended to spend at least three hours per week over the eight week period learning the material in each unit.

The certification is valid for two years only. To find out if your agent's training is still valid , please visit our Global Agents List by clicking here.