'How do I check if a course, qualification and the company offering it are 'real' ?
If you need to check that a learning provider has registered themselves appropriately with the UKRLP - UK Register of Learning Providers please check here ..
UK Registered Learning Providers
Scroll down a little on the page and enter the website/providers business name or their UKPRN number click search and it should return the information needed for you to base an enrolment decision on.
Courses and qualifications aren't cheap .. please check out who you're dealing with before handing over your money .. email them to request verification of their registration/legitamacy so that if any complaint or query arises later you have the documentation to support a complaint.