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Commonly Questionable Awarding Strategies
FLEXIBLE LIFELONG BLENDED TUTORIAL LEARNING PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE DEGREE QUALIFICATIONS
The Executive Board of Trustees & Governors has decided to pen down some important questions that, may come up from prospective candidates before committing themselves to gain a Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Learning Professional Knowledge Degree Qualifications from OWKU. The OWKU concept is something different, exceptional, and distinctive from the Traditional Red Brick Degree Awarding Institutions. To clarify any doubts, the following questions and answers will hopefully assist anyone query to a satisfactory level to make up their mind to understand the vision and mission of Knowledge University. We categorically wish to state that, we are not a degree mill but Legitimately Incorporated Flexible Knowledge Learning University by Mr. Setefan Hristov Kolev, Attorney At Law of Bulgaria, who is the Legitimate Licence Registrar, to incorporate under the name of “One World Knowledge University” to the Legal stipulation of Bulgaria, Europe. Our mission and objective are to elevate Matured Lifelong Working Persons to earn worthwhile Flexible Professional Knowledge Degree Qualifications, which they duly worthy experienced individuals to become a Renowned Professionals. OWKU being a Work Oriented Flexible Lifelong Blended Knowledge University and seeks their recognition and acceptance by Employers and the Business World and Not the Ministry of Higher Education as it is WorkAbility Knowledge Awards.
Commonly Questionable Awarding Strategies
FLEXIBLE LIFELONG BLENDED TUTORIAL LEARNING PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE DEGREE QUALIFICATIONS
The Executive Board of Trustees & Governors has decided to pen down some important questions that, may come up from prospective candidates before committing themselves to gain a Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Learning Professional Knowledge Degree Qualifications from OWKU. The OWKU concept is something different, exceptional, and distinctive from the Traditional Red Brick Degree Awarding Institutions. To clarify any doubts, the following questions and answers will hopefully assist anyone query to a satisfactory level to make up their mind to understand the vision and mission of Knowledge University. We categorically wish to state that, we are not a degree mill but Legitimately Incorporated Flexible Knowledge Learning University by Mr. Setefan Hristov Kolev, Attorney At Law of Bulgaria, who is the Legitimate Licence Registrar, to incorporate under the name of “One World Knowledge University” to the Legal stipulation of Bulgaria, Europe. Our mission and objective are to elevate Matured Lifelong Working Persons to earn worthwhile Flexible Professional Knowledge Degree Qualifications, which they duly worthy experienced individuals to become a Renowned Professionals. OWKU being a Work Oriented Flexible Lifelong Blended Knowledge University and seeks their recognition and acceptance by Employers and the Business World and Not the Ministry of Higher Education as it is WorkAbility Knowledge Awards.
Who is One World Knowledge University and what is their aim?
One World Knowledge University is a Flexible, Non-Profit Quasi Charity Association incorporated in the European Country of Bulgaria as a Blended Non-Domicile Flexible Knowledge Seminars Online University of Bulgaria. The aim is to confer Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Learning Professional Degrees especially focus upon Work Stranded matured working or business individuals worldwide to confer upon them a very valuable and accredited Professional Knowle degree what they are eligible to earn. OWKU did incorporate with their alliance 1981 UK Professional Body UK-Certified Knowledge Association (UKCKA) by taking into consideration of their incorporation constitution in accordance UK 1948/1981 Company Act. To further strengthen their unique Degree Awards have associated with UK Commission for Consistent Learning (UKCCL) to be their Independent Assessors and Verifiers for all their awards by implementing their Assessment Methodology and Awarding Policies. At the time of incorporation, Bulgaria’s Government Accreditation Policy is a voluntary process for Non-Domicile Flexible Knowledge University, which has an affiliation with an external quality review that has its criteria permitting the incorporation of any institution.
How did One World Knowledge University Evolve?
The One World Knowledge University was conceived from a UK Professional Body, namely the UK Certified Knowledge Association (UK-CKA) previously known to be Corporation of Executives and Administrators (UKCKA), which was incorporated in Great Britain in the year of 1981 under the Company Act of 1948/1981 with the facilities incorporate as many faculties as it may seem necessary. It is being one of a unique UK Professional Body and the Founder Trustees of OWKU are also the trustees of UKCKA. This alliance is a noteworthy Knowledge Qualifications for every recipient. This affiliation gives the recipient with Europe Knowledge Degree and UK Professional Knowledge Eminent Certified Membership. But it is made very clear to all concern that, OWKU is an Independent Flexible Lifelong Seminars Knowledge Learning Professional Further Higher Educational Institution of Country of Bulgaria, Europe to confer their Own Degrees in accordance to their Memorandum of Article of Incorporation.
Who is managing the One World Knowledge University?
The Trustees of the UK- Commission for Consistent Learning (UK-CCL) along with 1981UK Professional Body UK-Certified Knowledge Association (UK-CKA) came forth in formation of Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Learning University as they are being Founder Trustees and will be in charge of Assessment, Verification, Eminent Certified Professional Membership and Business Development Management. This university’s formators are UK-CKA and UK-CCL has undertaken in declaring and taking care of the revenue and operation along with the entire finance, management and administration of OWKU.
Who are the Founders and what is their vision and mission OWKU?
Founder Trustees are UK-Certified Knowledge Association (UK-CKA) and UK-Commission for Consistent Learning (UK-CCL) of Great Britain are the Trustees of the OWKU. The Vision and Mission UKCKA and UKCCL to be there Top Up Degree Awarder taking into consideration of their Seminars with Assessment Policies to confer Flexible Lifelong Blended Knowledge Learning Degrees;
How does the OWKU Operation is Executed?
The OWKY Executive Councils have decided currently to keep their main International Operation and Financial Management in Great Britain as the Founding Institutions UKCKA and UKCCL with Individual Professionals of Executive Board of Governors are situated in Great Britain.
What is the function of International Coordination Office?
International Coordination Office will handle all enquiries such as governmental, back office administrative operations. Consults all official matters in relation to the OWKU Operations Marketing, Business Development, Publication, Nomination and Affiliations with Emissaries, Learning Centres, conducting Workshops, Seminars, Conferences or Business Forum and Convocations. In Governor General Office, where the official meetings of dignitaries are held.
Any benefit from UKCKA to prospective OWKU Graduates?
Yes, UKCKA offers every OWKU graduate with Eminent Certified Membership, which is specially, sanctioned by the UKCKA Executive Board of Trustees to strength the OWKU’s Professional Knowledge Qualification. This UKCKA membership is awarded to OWKU’s Graduates to confirm the Great Britain affiliation. Add to this UKCKA’s publication such as “ADMIN TIMES and ADMIN WORLD” is circulated with the OWKU information to all the Alumni Members of OWKU free of charge. The UKCKA’s Eminent Certified Membership is also can be considered as a dual qualification.
Who does the Examination, Assessment and Verification of OWKU applicants?
OWKU’s Trustees have given this vital task to UK-Commission for Consistent Learning (UK-CCL) who is a UK incorporated non-profit quasi charity institution whose sole purpose is to maintain UKCCL’s Professional Quality Management Standards (PQMS 5001-2005) in assessing, examining and verifying of individuals, institutions and organisations, due to the fact it has recognition of QMS-ISO 9001:2015 International Quality Standards.
Why assessment, examination and verification were given to UK-CCL?
Although quality assurance is a fundamental responsibility of OWKU, but it has empowered to UK-CCL as they have the approval to the ISO Standard and Guideline as the assessors, examiners and verifiers under reference of BS-EN-9001:2008 with certification number GB-14390. The International Standardization Organization (ISO) is the only quality assurance system recognized by intergovernmental agreement between 148 different countries. The ISO encourages institutions to adopt the standards in both self-certification and external audit processes. This certification is renewed up until 2027.
Does the UK-CCL ISO endorsement give any benefit to the OWKU?
Yes, because all the candidates are assessed, examined and verified by UK-CCL. This function is carried out as per to the methods and quality assurance of ISO -QMS Standards and Professional Quality Management Standards of UK-CCL PQMS 5001:2005. Add to this UK-CCL offer the OWKU candidates with the Equivalency Certification as the confirmation of Professional Knowledge Qualification of OWKU is taken into European Qualification Standards.
What is unique about UK-CCL’s Assessment?
All the candidates’ documents are examined and verified individually by UK-CCL approved professionals in their respective countries. UK-CCL nominates professionally qualified and experienced academics and professionals to execute their tasks in any countries as their Assessors and Verifiers are Independent External Academics. This facilitation is offered to ensure that every applicant could be able to appear in person to confirm their eligibility for the award. UK-CCL has Regional Operational Directors in many countries to maintain to the Highest Quality Level to UK-CCL- PQMS 5001:2005.
Why do you say OWKU’s awarding certificate is unique?
OWKU awarding certificate is unique because it has the approval of both the UKCKA and UK-CCL, which jointly gives further validity and accreditation which will enriches the professional quality standards of the Flexible Knowledge Awards. The professional quality is maintained to the Equivalent of European Union Level awarding policies. OWKU Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Learning Professional Knowledge Degrees, which cannot be bought, rather every applicant has to make every effort to earn their respective award rather than awarded. OWKU’s Flexible Assessments and Verifications are practical oriented rather than rigid academic method. OWKU Professional Knowledge Business Enterprising Qualifications are for matured Hands on Lifelong Blended Knowledge Learning Work Experienced Individuals, who can demonstrate their Knowledge Ability in their respective field profession. Every OWKU Professional Blended Seminars Knowledge Qualifications are categorised to the individual’s work specialisation to demonstrate the Knowledge Ability with International Acceptance and Worthiness of Knowledge Award.
Does OWKU have any special scheme for candidates to enrol?
Yes, OWKU has three methods of Assessment & Verification for accepting and to offer their Professional Knowledge Business Enterprising Degree Certificates.
1) Accreditation for Career |Progress Development (ACPD)
2) Affirmation for Prior Experience & Learning (APEL)
3) Lifelong Seminars Knowledge Learning (LTKL)
Most of the candidates are considered under the two schemes of ACPD and APEL, as the applicants are busy Executives who are working or business individuals. As the OWKU awards are conferred under the scheme of Lifelong Blended Knowledge Learning for Matured Executive Working Persons. As OWKU’s awards are assignments and oral examinations and ACPD, APEL & LTKL schemes are more popular within the prospective applicants.
Can any Training or Education provider offer OWKU Qualifications?
Yes, why not. OWKU welcomes any one to join in offering their Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Professional Knowledge Qualifications to any Local Government Approved Seminars and Training Academies or any Business Organisations who has their own Workshops and Seminars facilitating as their Career Progress Development(CPD) for their own employees. If any organisation who wants their own internal training to be accredited this can be executed with the approval of UKCCL. Please contact us via email by giving full details and the area of your interest, the scheme that you wish to offer. The UK-CKA and UKCCL do coordinate via their respective representative in each countries.
Is OWKU is interested in a strategic partnership and can this be discussed?
OWKU is very selective in entering into Learning Facilitators understanding as it is a unique Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Learning awards. Prospective facilitators must understand the awarding and assessment policies . Any respective facilitators who wish to have relationships , must meet the required certain criteria laid out by the Executive Board of Governors. A full detailed business proposal with clear intention with available financial capacity and the back-ground of individuals of this partnership. The International Affairs Administrator will respond to this query initially.
What types of degrees does OWKU offer?
The Executive Board of Governors of OWKU wish to emphasise that, it is considered under the awarding policies of Board of Trustees UKCKA and UKCCL. It is a Flexible Lifelong Blended Knowledge Learning Awards the assessment and verification are conducted on Individual basis and must meet the quality level of UKCCL -PQMS 5001:2005 .It is made very clearly in OWKU, UKCKA and UKCCL websites and in all their promotional materials. OWKU which to make it known to all person concern that the facilitations and awards are conferred under awarding concept of Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Learning Professional Knowledge Degree Qualifications and it is not a Traditional Class Room Academic Degrees. The degrees can be considered as a Occupational Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Bachelor, Master and, Doctorate in all area of Management. It is also made clear that, OWKU does not confer PhD or MSc or MA or BA or BSc.
How Long Will It Take?OWKU’s incorporation being confirmed that it is a Lifelong Flexible Blended Knowledge Learning University of Europe. Therefore, their mission is to offer an individualized, mentored Professional Lifelong Knowledge Learning Degree Qualifications at a fraction of the cost of many other state or private universities. The standard duration may be reduced considerably if the candidate is considered under the scheme of Accreditation for Career Progress Development (ACPD) or Affirmation for Prior Experience & Learning (APEL). Equally, if the candidate wishes to pursue their Knowledge Qualification through Lifelong Seminars Knowledge Learning (LTKL). The Learning and Assessment duration is totally depending on each individual’s Academic, Vocational and Work Based Learning Knowledge Ability. Expected Minimum Duration will be Six Months. As this minimum requirement period is based in order for UKCCL to ascertain the Credit Accumulation Transfer (CAT) for the appropriate Lifelong Knowledge Degree. Duration also depends on the time and collaboration of each individual is major factor to determining the duration for the assessment and verification to determine the Knowledge Credit Unitis. UKCCL will ensure that all the individuals will be prepared to earn necessary credits for the appropriate Professional Knowledge Award. These factors will often mean that to successfully to complete the Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Professional Knowledge Degree in significantly less time than the normal time taken to complete the Traditional Class Room Academy Learning Route. This does not mean that, the level of OWKU award quality standard is not less than any other Traditional Degrees as ours is focused upon Flexible Lifelong Blended Knowledge Learning.
How do I apply? When can I start?
OWKU is proud to say to all prospective candidates, who wants up lift their professional status, can come board to earn this recommendable, very valuable and accredited Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Learning University. This unique award does not emphasise on time or intake period, rather it is Flexible Admission Procedures, to meet the individual applicant’s requirement to enrol for the appropriate Lifelong Knowledge Degree. OWKU gives the option of 365 days enrolling facility, due to the fact of individuality awarding concept. Further this option does give to enrol either directly with International Coordinating Centre or Local Representative Offices in respective countries. The candidates who wish to follow the Flexible Seminars Learning, has to follow their learning path with nominated and approved Lifelong Seminars Knowledge Learning (LTKL), scheme through their respective countries.
Is OWKU Accredited by a Government or any other Recognized Organization?
The One World Knowledge University (OWKU) vision evolved from the 1981 UK Incorporated Non-Chartered Professional Body, who formerly known as the Corporation of Executives and Administrators (CEA), whose constitution permits the ability to create as many faculties it may deem necessary since the year of 1981 in Great Britain. Taking this into consideration, the Executive Governor General Professor Emeritus Ralph Thomas came up with the remarkable solution of constituting a Legally Licenced Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Learning University by implementing his Doctoral Thesis theory with UKCKA and UKCCL’s Vision and Mission by the option of incorporating this Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge University in year of 2018 lawfully in Bulgaria, Europe. This was made possible by submitting the appropriate application pertaining to the Incorporation Constitution of Flexible University in the month of August 2018 by Mr. Setefan Hristov Kolev, Attoney At Law of Bulgaria, who is the Legitimate Licence Registrar, to incorporate under the name of “One World Knowledge University” to the Legal stipulation of Bulgaria, Europe. This was executed in August 2018 as a Non- Formal Blended Distance Knowledge Learning University. OWKU DEGREES ARE EARNED NOT AWARDED. As a true fact that the incorporation was executed to the legitimate legal requirement of Government of Bulgaria, Europe to operate as the Legitimate University to confer Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Degrees. Add to this OWKU do offer with an additional Professional Eminent Certified Membership of UKCKA to further enhance by affirming their invaluable work experience and making it as a Dual Professional Qualification.
Most importantly the OWKU Executive Board of Trustees and Governors always look for accreditation and endorsement from every working individual, entrepreneur, business organisation, private and government employer and professional awarding bodies. OWKU qualifications are made known as the Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Learning Degree Awards. The OWKU Board of Trustees and Governors firmly believe that Professional Knowledge Degree Lifelong Seminars Knowledge Learning Qualifications has neither age limit nor boundaries because it is conferred upon Matured Working Person, who could ascertain their individual Knowledge Ability.
Are the Standards of OWKU Comparable to those Traditional On-Campus Degree Qualifications?
The Traditional On-Campus Degree Qualifications are 100% Class Room, Three Hours Examination Academic Learning concept, but OWKU qualifications are based on taking into account of Prior Experience and Learning to confer their respective Degrees under the motion of Flexible Lifelong Blended Hands on Work Learning Knowledge Degrees. OWKU strongly believes on Professional Quality Management Standards, this option is implemented by associating with UK-CCL’s policies of their Assessment and Verification. The Knowledge Awards are considered to the Equivalent of Traditional Degree Awards, OWKU’s purpose is to offer a different Occupational International Professional Knowledge Degree Award, with the learner in full control of the process. To this effect, OWKU candidates are assessed, examined and verified to an QMS-ISO 9000:2015 by UK-Commission for Consistent Learning (UK-CCL).
OWKU’s learning route is much more flexible than that of any traditional institution – it gives the flexibility of being self-planned and self-paced. Therefore, in terms of personal attention to detail and attentiveness of the particular needs of the candidates, it far exceeds what is accessible somewhere else. OWKU believes that, with this significant historical model in support, this flexibility is achieved without compromising Professional Quality Academic Standards. It should be duly noted that, Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Learning does not make us substandard to the level of Traditional Academic Class Room Learning.
Does OWKU give any Credit For Life Experience?
Yes, under the scheme of ACPD and APEL. OWKU’s vision, mission and objective is to elevate every Executive Working Licensed Individual to gain a Reputable and Globally Acceptable Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Professional Knowledge learning Degree Qualification. This unique vision and mission of OWKU give prominence and opportunity to every matured working persons to earn recognisable and Credit Worthy Lifelong Knowledge Qualifications to elevate them to the level of an Academic Traditional Qualifications.
Are OWKU Degrees Accepted In Employment?
Yes, because OWKU confers their Flexible Professional Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Learning Degree Awards are on the basis of Hands on Work Based Knowledge Ability Learning. It is mandatory stipulation that, all the applicants are legitimately comes from licensed work experienced individuals. Therefore, this decision is down to the individual discretion of the employer. It is with great pleasure, we can confirm that, many of our candidates have benefited with our awards by career enhance. To this effect we have received positive feedback from employers whom we have consulted, indicating that the personalized nature of our awards and it has high appreciation from private business community. With all issues of acceptance, however, every individual should make their own exploration to make certain that the Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Professional Knowledge Degree will meet their current and upcoming needs.
Do you Accept Transfer Credit from Other Institutions?
OWKU accepts transfer of credits from other institutions and partly qualified matured students on a case-by-case basis within available limits. On the other hand, OWKU generally has an Open-Minded Approach in allowing the candidate an opportunity to prove their eligibility for OWKU awards.
Are Credits from OWKU Accepted by Other Learning Institutions?
It is a vital question, but OWKU cannot give any under taking in this regard as relevant decisions concerning the acceptance of OWKU Professional Lifelong Knowledge Degree Awards are strictly depends on the Receiving Institution Admission Policies and are made at the Sole Discretion of the Individual Institution. OWKU has no power over the decision of other Independent Further Higher Educations. OWKU’s Executive Board of Trustees and Governors wish to state that, we do not make any representation whatsoever with reference to the transferability option to other awarding institutions. OWKU Flexible Professional Lifelong Blended Knowledge Learning Qualifications are explicit and unique as they are based on Work Knowledge Flexible Lifelong Blended Seminars Knowledge Learning, which will confirm the Knowledge Ability of every individuals.
OWKU’s Executive Board of Trustees and Governors would like to advise in advance to every applicant, who is considering in obtaining a Knowledge Degree Qualification or intending to transfer credits to any other awarding body, that they must not take for granted the credits earned at OWKU will be accepted by the other awarding bodies without first verifying this independently prior to their ennoblement. Please be advised that, an institution’s legal or accreditation status does not guarantee that, credits earned at any institution would be accepted for transfer by another institution. No institution, however, cannot distinguished their accreditation status. OWKU can state truthfully that, its credits are collectively accepted in all situations.
Are Scholarships Available?
OWKU being an Independent International Non-Governmental Non-Profit Quasi Charity Private Association In Corporate in Bulgaria, Europe does not participate in government-funded aid programmes and it cannot offer a General Scholarship Scheme. However, OWKU being an affiliate of UK-CCL and UK-CKA of Great Britain, OWKU can consider some scholarship on individual basis with the approval of UK-CCL for candidates from the developing counties. On the same token OWKU is actively seeking any donors to come forward in sponsoring any candidates via the Alumni Alliance scheme. Candidates may seek assistance from their current employers or private financial commercial loan companies. If any documents are required regarding confirmation acceptance of any award, OWKU’s admission department will assist the candidates, as long as the prospective candidate makes a written request
Do You Issue Printed Prospectus?
OWKU believes and supports a green environment, therefore it is readily available for print from their dedicated website and as such OWKU does not send it by postal mail.
Do You Accept Applications Via The Telephone Consultation?
OWKU does not believe in a telemarketing concept but does depend and support personal and individual references. Telephone consultations are offered to clarify any doubts and assist the prospective candidates with any additional information that, they make require. All applicants must complete OWKU’s official application along with a detailed CV. These must be enclosed for the initial assessment to be carried out. The use of telephone processes in admissions is usually a cover for high-pressure sales and marketing counsellors paid on commission. OWKU always wants the applicant to think carefully and independently before making any decision and to be absolutely sure before enrolling. There is no high-pressure sales talk because OWKU’s emphasis is purely on achieving high quality and satisfaction. Every application is considered on an individual merit only.
What are the Fee Structure Procedures?
A Non-Refundable Preliminary Verification fee is payable by every applicant at the time of initial submission of documentation. Thereafter, fees are determined by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Bursary in consultation with the Executive Governor General. The fee structure is reviewed in the third week of December every year. Every provider of OWKU awards must adhere to the fee structure that, has been produced by the University Bursary. The only person who has full authority to award any fee deduction will be the Executive Trustee and Governor General. The fee comprises of Registration, Learning, Assessment, Verifying and Awarding. All fees must be remitted to UK-CKA Bank Account nominated by the Executive Board of Trustees and Governors.
How Do Past Graduates Communicate With Each Other?
The OWKU Alumni Association managed by UK Business Organisation Professional Knowledge Alliance (PKA) handles this specific affair for the OWKU. The PKA’s main aim and objective is to function as Networking Alliance for Lifelong Blended Knowledge Learning Awarding Bodies, namely OWKU UKCKA,UKCCL, CEA and ECU. PKA being an Independent Business Organisation, who will be handling Workshops, Seminars, Business Conferences, Graduations, Convocations and any other events in bringing all the awarding bodies professional under one umbrella known to handles this professional services an Alumni Association. PKA’s affiliation does give high-level benefits to the OWKU Degree Candidates to enhance their individuals Professional Status as a Professional Business Network Forum.
Do Past Graduates of OWKU give any testimonials to confirm the benefit of OWKU’s Lifelong Knowledge Qualifications?
OWKU Executive Board of Trustees and Governors are very proud to say that, their past graduates do give positive testimonials and recommend the candidates to gain the OWKU Lifelong Blended Professional Seminars Knowledge Qualifications. Currently OWKU does not take part in any large-scale of advertisements but keep their presence by word of mouth and personal referral only. This method is currently followed to give strength to prospective candidates that, OWKU’s Knowledge Qualifications do not come from any Degree Mill Universities.
Can I Ask A Question That Isn’t Answered Here?
We have no objection to respond to any doubts that arises from prospective candidates or business organisations. We will do our best to give satisfactory response to meet the expectation and we will be ready to assist you in whatever way possible.