Introduction to ABE

The ABE Global success story

ABE Global is an internationally renowned awarding organisation that has been at the forefront of developing business education since we were founded, as the Association of Business Executives, in 1973.

We are not-for-profit and our mission is to empower people to transform their lives and communities through gaining high-quality business, leadership and entrepreneurial skills. We provide programmes and qualifications for schools, further education and higher education. Our qualifications are well recognised and provide a pathway onto the final year of a Bachelors degree or directly to a Masters at a fraction of the usual cost

In addition, we offer bespoke capacity-building programmes and quality assurance services. We also produce leading-edge research and policy recommendations which support the communities we serve by helping to shape and strengthen education systems and create the best conditions for businesses to flourish.

ABE is regulated in the United Kingdom by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and it is recognised by similar regulatory authorities in many other countries.

In 2023 we became an independent subsidiary of The Institute of Leadership (IoL) a charity founded in 1947 dedicated to unlocking leadership potential.

This means ABE learners benefit from one year’s free studying membership of IoL and a further year at a special price. ABE Level 5 graduates can join The Institute of Leadership as full Members and use the MIoL postnominals.