Key dates in City & Guilds' Histroy

1878 The City & Guilds of London Institute for the Advancement of Technical Education established
1879 City & Guilds of London Art School established
1887 First overseas examinations held
1900 Royal Charter granted to provide the means and motivation for individuals, corporations and communities to achieve their goals
1907 Founding of Imperial College (comprising City & Guilds College, Royal College of Science and Royal School of Mines)
1910 24,000 candidates sit City & Guilds examinations
1951 HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is appointed President of The City & Guilds of London Institute is appointed President of The City & Guilds of London Institute 1953 Associated Examinations Board (AEB) established and administered by City & Guilds
1964 Creation of NEBS Management
1966 City & Guilds offers examinations in computing – the first in the UK
1973 Technician Education Council (TEC) and Business Education Council (BEC) established and administered by City & Guilds. TEC and BEC later merged to form BTEC 1986 Review of vocational qualifications and establishment of National Council for Vocational Qualifications
1990 Acquisition of Pitman Examinations Institute
1997 Launch of Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) Launch of City & Guilds Affinity
2001 HRH The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh KG KT Hon FCGI celebrates 50 years as President of City & Guilds Formation of ILM (The Institute of Leadership & Management)
2002 City & Guilds launches SmartScreen.co.uk interactive online services and support for learners and tutors (www.smartscreen.co.uk)
2003 City & Guilds commemorates its 125th anniversary
2005 Pitman Qualifications migration to City & Guilds brand
2005 City & Guilds acquired HAB, the UK’s specialist awarding body for hospitality and catering qualifications
2007 City & Guilds created Centre for Skills Development, and independent research and development organisation, with the aim of improving policy, practice and understanding of vocational education and training on a global level