City & Guilds Group

City & Guilds generates revenue primarily through examination fees, certification services, and training solutions provided to educational institutions, employers, and governments. Surpluses are reinvested into its educational mission and social impact programs via the City & Guilds Foundation.

The group operates through three primary divisions: City & Guilds (vocational qualifications), ILM (leadership and management development), and Kineo (digital learning solutions). These collectively serve over 80 countries.

Headquartered in London, the group has additional offices in the United States, including Indianapolis, Fulton, New York, and Owings Mills. It awards qualifications across more than 80 countries globally.

The group focuses on vocational and professional sectors, including engineering, construction, hospitality, healthcare, and digital skills. It does not explicitly avoid any sector but concentrates on workplace-relevant skills.

Partnerships are developed through direct outreach and tender processes. The group works with national governments to align qualifications with local labour market needs and with employers to create custom training programs.