Association of MBAs
http://www.mbaworld.com/
Has a "search for an MBA to suit your needs" facility which allows you to search by location and study mode.

Genderquake
http://www.genderquake.com
Aims to help organisations develop strategic investment plans that involve and leverage the talent and knowledge base of women entrepreneurs in new economy sectors, where women remain under-represented. Useful for finding cutting-edge features on the feminisation of the new economy.

Human Resource Planning Society
http://www.hrps.org
The US-based HRPS is a non-profit organisation representing "a mix of leading-edge thinkers and practitioners in business, industry, consulting and academia around the world".

Ofsted - Adult learners and employers
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/portal/site/Internet/menuitem.455968b0530071c4828a0d8308c08a0c/?vgnextoid=f908547d6dbb0110VgnVCM1000003507640aRCRD
For the latest verdicts on the delivery of work based training, check out this site where you can read about the success or otherwise of New Deal and NVQs. The site lets you view summaries of reports on providers online, or you download the entire report to get all the dirt. The Adult Learning Inspectorate became part of Ofsted in 2007.

Public Concern at Work
http://www.pcaw.co.uk
Promotes accountability and good practice in the workplace. "We do this by helping ensure concerns about serious malpractice are properly raised and addressed before the public interest is harmed."

QCA - Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
http://www.qca.org.uk
This site can tell you about academic and vocational qualifications including key skills, basic skills, A levels and NVQs, plus the odd bit of interesting research.

Scottish Qualifications Authority
http://www.sqa.org.uk
The national body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment and certification of qualifications other than degrees.

Thinkers50
http://www.thinkers50.com/
A global ranking of business thinkers shaping workplace practices. The latest list is dated 2005. Really useful for: Keeping up with the gurus; predicting who will be wheeled onto the Harrogate stage.

Ufi - University for Industry
http://www.ufi.com
Ufi Ltd is the organisation responsible for learndirect, the largest government-backed supported e-learning initiative in the world, learndirect advice and UK online.