Project Qualifications
About this course
What are Project Qualifications?
ASDAN’s Project Qualifications provide a progressive project-based learning pathway from Level 1 to Level 3. They help learners apply knowledge, explore topics that matter to them and develop confidence and independence through meaningful projects.
The suite includes ASDAN’s existing EPQ and, from September 2026, the new FPQ and HPQ:
- ASDAN Level 1 Foundation Project Qualification (FPQ)
- ASDAN Level 2 Higher Project Qualification (HPQ)
- ASDAN Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Together, they create a clear and flexible progression pathway, enabling learners to build knowledge, transferable skills and confidence at a level appropriate to them.
Project Qualifications help learners develop research, critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, communication, project management and presentation skills. By placing learner choice and real-world relevance at the centre, they support engagement and help learners turn ideas into action.
Practical learning, real impact
Project-based learning gives learners opportunities to apply knowledge, think critically and develop transferable skills through topics that are meaningful to them. Discover how ASDAN’s Project Qualifications can strengthen engagement and prepare learners for further study, training and employment.
Explore the benefits of project-based learning
It’s definitely helped me become more independent in my learning and I’ve developed my research and time management skills
Project Qualifications are typically designed for learners aged 14 to 18 across a wide range of settings, including:
- secondary schools
- further education
- alternative provision and EOTAS
- training providers and community settings
They complement academic, vocational and creative programmes of study and support progression to further study, training or employment.
Learners complete a single project based on a topic of their choice. This includes:
- identifying and refining a project idea
- planning and managing their work
- carrying out research and considering information and sources critically
- creating a final piece of work
- presenting and evaluating their project
Projects are internally assessed and moderated, with external moderation by ASDAN. Assessment recognises the project process as well as the final outcome.
Become a member
To deliver this course, your organisation must be an ASDAN member. Visit our membership page to find out what is included and how to apply.
Register your interest in ASDAN membership
Create a cohort
Once your organisation is an ASDAN member and has approval to deliver this course, you can create a cohort of learners in the members’ area. You will need to specify a course coordinator, the expected completion date and the number of learners taking the course.
Learners should be registered within 60 days of starting any ASDAN course and before any assessment takes place.
Access resources
ASDAN provides a wide range of supporting resources, including course standards with guidance and assessment materials. All resources related to your course can be found on the course webpage.
Quality assurance
All ASDAN courses are assessed through portfolios or projects, instead of exams. Appropriate internal quality assurance (IQA) and external quality assurance (EQA) will take place according to the course and you will be guided on this by our team.
ASDAN training supports educators to deliver this course successfully. Sessions provide an introduction, alongside guidance on planning, delivery, assessment and internal quality assurance.
Centres should ensure that staff have the appropriate knowledge and skills and meet the requirements set out in the qualification specification.
Training is included in ASDAN membership for organisations joining or renewing after 1 April 2026, excluding tailored INSET.
Book training in the members area
ASDAN members can also take part in our special interest groups. These online sessions focus on specific areas of practice and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration and networking with other members.