Foundation Project Qualification Level 1
About this course
Launching September 2026
ASDAN’s new Foundation Project Qualification (FPQ) is a Level 1 project-based qualification designed to help learners plan, manage and complete a project on a specific topic that matters to them.
Through meaningful project work, learners build confidence, independence and practical transferable skills including planning, research, communication, problem solving and self-reflection. FPQ also embeds ASDAN’s six core skills, helping learners make their learning more visible and apply it to future study, work and life.
FPQ will sit alongside ASDAN’s new Level 2 Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) and existing Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), creating a clear progression route from Level 1 to Level 3.
Read more about the development of HPQ and FPQ. Further information will also be shared ahead of launch.
Complete our expression of interest form to be first to hear updates.
| Learner age | 14+, 14–16 |
| Level (indicative for non-regulated courses) | Level 1 |
| Key Stage | Key Stage 4 |
| Education setting | Mainstream school, Justice system (including youth offending), Further education, Community Education, EOTAS, PRU, Academy / Multi-academy trust, Independent school, Secondary |
| Guided learning hours | 60 hours |
| Regulated | Qualification |
| Certification | Externally certificated, hard-copy only |
| Location | International (including Channel Islands and Ireland), Scotland, Wales, England |
| UCAS points | No UCAS points available |
| Available on Equitas | No |
| Pathway | Personal Effectiveness |
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Costs
All candidate registration costs shown below are per candidate, unless otherwise stated.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| ASDAN Level 1 Foundation Project Qualification (UK) | £44 |
Prices given are for on-time registrations. Centres should refer to the Key dates document for details of registration deadlines.
Public funding for ASDAN qualifications delivered in the UK
Many ASDAN qualifications are fully funded by the UK Government.
Whether you are an employer, a learner or a training provider, the following websites will provide you with more information on the different types of public funding in the UK for ASDAN qualifications.
- England - Education and Skills Funding Agency, ESFA
- Northern Ireland - Department for the Economy