About Compliance College

The UK's definitive online compliance training college — delivering nationally recognised qualifications across fire safety, health & safety, first aid, food safety, environmental compliance and more.

Who We Are

Our Mission & Vision

Compliance College was founded with a single purpose: to make nationally recognised compliance training accessible, affordable and effective for every professional and every organisation across the United Kingdom.

From individual learners seeking their first qualification to large enterprises rolling out mandatory training across hundreds of employees, we provide the courses, the technology and the support to make compliance simple.

Our platform combines rigorous academic standards with modern digital learning — so you can study at your own pace, from anywhere, and earn qualifications that employers and regulators trust.

Our Mission

To make nationally recognised compliance training accessible, affordable and effective for every professional and organisation in the UK.

Our Vision

A United Kingdom where every workplace is compliant, every professional is qualified, and every certificate is verifiable.

15,000+
Learners Trained
31+
Nationally Recognised Courses
8
Compliance Disciplines
200+
Approved Training Centres
Our Journey

Our Story

2018

Founded

Started as a fire safety training consultancy, delivering face-to-face courses to businesses across London and the South East.

2019

Expanded

Added Health & Safety and First Aid disciplines, growing our course catalogue and establishing partnerships with industry trainers.

2020

Went Digital

Launched our online learning platform during COVID-19, making compliance training accessible remotely for the first time at scale.

2022

Achieved Recognition

Secured Ofqual recognition and established formal partnerships with major awarding bodies including NEBOSH, IOSH and City & Guilds.

2024

National Scale

Reached 200+ approved training centres and trained over 15,000 learners, becoming one of the UK's largest compliance training providers.

2026

Today

Full 8-discipline compliance ecosystem with AI-powered compliance tools, digital certification and a comprehensive learner management platform.

What Drives Us

Our Values

Excellence in Education

Every course is designed to meet the highest academic and professional standards, ensuring learners receive qualifications that truly matter.

Regulatory Integrity

We operate with full transparency, maintaining rigorous compliance with Ofqual, HSE and all relevant regulatory frameworks at every level.

Accessible Learning

Training should be available to everyone, regardless of location, schedule or budget. Our platform removes barriers to professional development.

Industry Relevance

Our courses are continuously updated with input from practicing professionals and regulators, ensuring content reflects real-world requirements.

Continuous Innovation

From AI-powered compliance tools to digital certification, we invest in technology that makes learning more effective and engaging.

Learner Success

Our learners are at the heart of everything we do. We measure our success by their achievements, career progression and confidence.

Meet the Team

Leadership Team

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James Thornton

CEO & Founder

Former fire safety officer who founded Compliance College to improve UK compliance training standards and make qualifications accessible to all.

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Dr. Emily Saunders

Chief Academic Officer

PhD in Occupational Safety and former HSE inspector who designs our curriculum framework and ensures academic rigour across all programmes.

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Michael Okafor

Chief Technology Officer

Built the LMS platform, AI compliance engine and digital certification system that powers the Compliance College learning experience.

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Sarah Mitchell

Director of Centres

Manages 200+ approved training centre partnerships across the UK, ensuring consistent quality and standards at every location.

Trusted & Recognised

Accreditations & Partnerships

Our qualifications are recognised by the UK's leading regulatory and awarding bodies, giving learners and employers complete confidence in every certificate we issue.

Ofqual

Regulated Qualifications

HSE

Health & Safety Executive

NEBOSH

Safety & Health Qualifications

IOSH

Occupational Safety & Health

CQI-IRCA

Quality & Auditing Standards

WAMITAB

Waste & Environmental

City & Guilds

Vocational Qualifications

CPD Certified

Continuing Professional Development

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Compliance College a recognised awarding body?
Yes. Compliance College is recognised by Ofqual and partners with major awarding bodies including NEBOSH, IOSH, City & Guilds and WAMITAB. Our qualifications are nationally recognised and meet the standards set by UK regulatory frameworks. This means every certificate you earn carries the weight of official recognition and is accepted by employers, regulators and professional bodies across the country.
Where are your training centres located?
Compliance College has 200+ approved training centres strategically located across the United Kingdom, covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In addition to our physical centres, we offer a comprehensive online learning platform that allows you to study from anywhere at any time. Whether you prefer classroom-based learning or the flexibility of online study, we have options to suit your needs.
Can I verify a certificate from Compliance College?
Yes, absolutely. Anyone — employers, regulators, learners and third parties — can verify any Compliance College certificate using our public verification portal at compliancecollege.co.uk/verify. Simply enter the unique certificate number and you will receive instant confirmation of the qualification details, the holder's name, the date of issue and the current validity status. This ensures complete transparency and trust in every qualification we award.
How can my organisation partner with Compliance College?
We welcome partnerships with training centres, employers and industry bodies. If you run a training centre and would like to deliver Compliance College qualifications, our approved centre programme provides full curriculum support, quality assurance and marketing materials. For employers seeking to roll out compliance training across your workforce, our enterprise solutions include dedicated account management, bulk enrolment and bespoke reporting. Please visit our Contact Us page to start a conversation.

Join the UK's Leading Compliance Training College

Whether you are an individual learner, a training centre or an employer, Compliance College has the courses, the technology and the support to help you succeed.