2026 Delivery Classification Guide

The Delivery Classification Guide (DCG) helps providers to accurately assign a delivery classification and funding category to each course within a programme or micro-credential they deliver, as required under the funding conditions.  

The 2026 DCG applies to the funding period from 1 January 2026.  

The DCG is reviewed and updated annually. For 2026, we have:

• added new classifications reflecting Budget 2025 changes
• expanded guidance on how to use the document for each applicable fund, and
• made some minor changes to the classifications. 

For a detailed list of the changes made to the DCG for 2026, see 2026 Delivery Classification Guide changes.