Important update: Qualification extensions
Confirmation of qualifications that the Portal review date has been extended and therefore continue to be available to all centres
A big thank you to all centres who responded to our recent surveys and follow up communications to support the lifecycle review of the qualifications listed below, we have listened to your feedback and the decision has been made to extend the review dates as outlined in the table below.
Note: Addendum document. This document provides important updates to ensure the information and guidance within our qualifications remain accurate and current. Some content has been revised since the qualification was first published. Please review this addendum as part of your planning process and update any resources you use to support qualification delivery accordingly.
| Qualification | Updated Portal Review Date | Registration End Date | Certification End Date | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Level 2 Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise (600/5924/2) | 31/07/2026 | Not set | Not set | Funding information: Award in Delivering Chair-Based Exercise Addendum document available. You can access the addendum document in the secure document area of the qualification in Y-Connect. Manual requires further updates therefore is being withdrawn until further notice. |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) in Indoor and Outdoor Environments (603/3505/1) | 31/07/2027 | Not set | Not set | Funding information: Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner) in Indoor and Outdoor Environments |
| YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner), Outdoor Exercise and Sports Conditioning (603/3510/5) | 31/07/2027 | Not set | Not set | Funding information: Diploma in Personal Training (Practitioner), Outdoor Exercise and Sports Conditioning |
| YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain (601/3505/0) | 31/07/2027 | Not set | Not set | Funding information: Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain Addendum document available. You can access the addendum document in the secure document area of the qualification in Y-Connect. |
| YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions (601/4796/9) | 31/07/2027 | Not set | Not set | Funding information: Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions Addendum document available. You can access the addendum document in the secure document area of the qualification in Y-Connect. |
| YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome (600/6752/4) | 31/07/2027 | Not set | Not set | Funding information: Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome Addendum document available. You can access the addendum document in the secure document area of the qualification in Y-Connect. |
For further support, please contact our team at awards.support@ymca.co.uk.