Qualification Equivalences

The level of a qualification indicates how it compares, in terms of standards, to other qualifications of that level. This means that if qualifications are at the same level, they are broadly similar in terms of difficulty.

The table below shows how LCCI International Qualifications at different levels of the UK National Qualifications Framework (NQF) compare to other recognised types of qualifications. Understanding how the qualifications compare helps in assessing levels of achievement.

To understand how our English qualifications compare to those of other awarding bodies please view English Language Comparisons and Equivalences.

Qualification Levels	Examples of LCCI International Qualifications	Equivalent qualifications
Introductory/Preliminary	English for Business Preliminary Introductory Certificate in Book-keeping	Entry level awards
Level 1	Level 1 Book-keeping Level 1 English for Business Level 1 Travel and Tourism	GCSE grades D - G
Level 2	Level 2 Book-keeping and Accounts Level 2 Marketing Level 2 Contact Centre Skills Level 2 Cost Accounting Level 2 Business Statistics	GCSE grades A* - C
Level 3	Level 3 Accounting Level 3 Accounting (IAS) Level 3 Marketing Level 3 Management Accounting	A Level
Level 4	Level 4 Financial Accounting Level 4 The Legal Environment	Undergraduate courses

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