Introduction to City & Guilds

City & Guilds is a global leader in skills recognition. Founded in 1878 in the City of London, City & Guilds now qualifies 1.6 million learners a year, in all sectors from agriculture to engineering, hairdressing to motor vehicles maintenance and IT to tourism.

City & Guilds delivers the qualifications that employers worldwide rely on to raise standards in the work place, fill skills gaps and stay competitive-raising the effectiveness of the whole workforce, from the new entrant to the skilled professional. Working closely with industry partners ensures City & Guilds qualifications are always relevant, up to date and completely fit for purpose.City & Guilds offers its qualifications in 81 countries in conjunction with 8500 centres, including colleges, training providers and a host of global names such as Kuoni, Shell, Honda, Singapore Airlines and Langham hotels International.