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changes 3  \nIntroduction 4  \nWhat is the Pearson Licence Agreement? 5   \nPearson Intellectual Property Licence 5  \nPearson Trademark Licence 6  \nSigning and Returning the Agreement 6  \nBecoming a Pearson Licensed Higher National Partner 7  \nCollaborative Arrangements 8  \nDeveloping Your Own Higher National Qualifications 9  \nLicensed Higher Technical Qualifications 10   \nHTQ consent grid (updated August 2025) 11  \nDeveloping Your Own HTQ Under Licence 12  \n Licensed Higher Nationals for International Universities 13   \nApproval and Eligibility 13  \nDelivery and Requirements 13  \nFurther Information 13  \nProgramme Approval Under the Licence Agreement 14   \nApproval Process and Timelines 14  \nLearner Registrations and Completions 16  \nGrading, Awarding and Certification 17   \nGrading 17  \nAwarding and Certification 17  \nQuality Assurance 18  \nAnnual Returns 19  \nNamed Contact 20  \nSupport 20  \nService Operations 20  \nAppendices 21   \nAppendix 1-Licensed Higher Nationals Partner Journey 21  \nAppendix 2-Academic Regulations-Higher National Qualifications Under Licence 24  \nLicensed Higher Nationals: Centre Guide Page 2 of 25  \nSummary of version 1.8 changes  \nThis guide has been revised throughout to enhance clarity and improve readability.  \nSummary of changes made between previous issue (V1.7) and this current issue (V1.8)  \nPage number  \n\n| Major revision to the Introduction and licence overview, including clearer distinction between Intellectual Property and Trademark Licence routes and updated partner terminology. | 5–6 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Substantial updates to approval and programme management guidance, including collaborative arrangements, programme approval requirements, approval timelines, and extension/discontinuation processes. | 13–17 |\n| New and expanded content added on Licensed Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), including approved HTQ delivery under IP Licence and guidance on developing HTQs under licence. | 10–12 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