| 2010 |
We welcome Learning Assistant, a leading UK e-portfolio company, into the Group - this commercial acquisition will revolutionse City & Guilds' current digital capability. |
| 2009 |
We partner with academic and education service provider Manipal to create IndiaSkills - a bold venture to redefine the way education and training is delivered in India. |
| 2008 |
We launch the City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development - and celebrate our 130th birthday. |
| 2006 |
We begin work on the 14-19 Diploma along with AQA - the new qualification successfully launched in 2008. |
| 2005 |
We welcome the Hospitality and Awarding Body (HAB), leader in its field, to the Group. |
| 2004 |
We gain vital expertise in the land-based sector as NPTC (formerly the National Proficiency Tests Council) becomes part of the City & Guilds Group. |
| 2002 |
The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) is formed from NEBS Management, part of City & Guilds, and the ISM. |
| 2000 |
We mark our Charter Centenary. |
| 1998 |
We award our millionth City & Guilds NVQ. |
| 1990 |
City & Guilds International is established, offering awards in business and administration and English language - which become instant worldwide winners. |
| 1973 |
We establish the Technician Education Council (TEC) and Business Education Council (BEC) which later merge to form BTEC. |
| 1964 |
We create NEBS Management to specialise in qualifications for managers and supervisors - the precursor to today's Institute of Leadership & Management. |
| 1962 |
HRH the Duke of Edingburgh establishes the Prince Philip Medal - honouring those people who, in Prince Philip's own words, have 'travelled the City & Guilds path'. |
| 1953 |
We establish the Associated Examinations Board (AEB), offering O-Levels and A-Levels - today it's part of AQA. |
| 1951 |
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh becomes City & Guilds President - and remains so to this day. |
| 1939 - 1945 |
It's business as usual during World War II, with only one exam cancelled in six years of conflict. We even hold exams for prisoners of war in Germany. |
| 1907 |
Imperial College London is founded, made up of City & Guilds College, Royal College of Science and Royal School of Mines. |
| 1900 |
We're granted a Royal Charter of Incorporation by Queen Victoria - recognising us as part of the constitution and national life of the United Kingdom. |
| 1887 |
Our first international City & Guilds examination is held - in New South Wales, Australia. |
| 1878 |
City & Guilds is founded to establish a national system of technical education - we hold our first exams in cotton manufacture, steel manufacture, gas manufacture, wool dyeing, alkaline manufacture, telegraphy and qualitative blowpipe analysis. |
