We understand the importance of engaging with employers to ensure we remain relevant and up-to-date with skill needs, and technology. To that end, we engage with various employers who represent various industries, including digital and computing. 

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University courses, right here

Introducing Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs). These are technical qualifications that employers have helped develop so you can get the right training and skills needed for your employees. There are many different types of approved HTQs, such as Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas. For business, we offer a range of higher level qualifications, all delivered in our newly refurbished Higher Education Centre:

Business university level courses

  • HNC in Leadership & Management (Full-time)

    Starts 8 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • HNC in Leadership & Management (Part-time)

    Starts 8 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • HND in Leadership & Management

    Starts 8 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • HND in Leadership & Management (Part-time)

    Starts 6 January 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership

    Starts 31 January 2025

    London Road Campus

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And for those who prefer shorter high-level programmes, we offer flexible, fully funded modules in:

  • Planning Social Media Campaigns and Digital Marketing
  • Organisational Behaviour Management and Managing & Leading Change
  • Computer Networking and Security

Our complete range of university-level qualifications and modules can be found here.

Nurture your all-important support staff

For those valued members of your team who just need to hone their skills a little, we offer a variety of tailored, short programmes, including Microsoft Office, Customer Service, and the softer skills such as conflict management, time management, assertiveness and many more. All are tailored to suit your requirements and delivered in small groups or one-to-one as required at your premises.

Flexible options for learning and development:

Evening Part-time courses

  • Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting

    Starts 19 September 2024

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 2 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping

    Starts 28 January 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 3 AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping

    Starts 27 January 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting

    Starts 19 September 2024

    London Road Campus

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Distance Learning – fully funded programmes allowing for study in your own time

Business Distance Learning courses

  • Certificate in Equality and Diversity

    Starts 1 August 2024

    London Road Campus

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  • Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

    Starts 1 August 2024

    London Road Campus

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  • Certificate in Principles of Customer Service

    Starts 1 August 2024

    London Road Campus

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  • Certificate in Principles of Team Leading

    Starts 1 August 2024

    London Road Campus

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Apprenticeships

With Apprenticeship funding currently on offer at 95%, there has never been a better time to support your managers and support staff through theoretical and practical training. Whether you are looking to upskill or hire, these programmes are designed to meet employer needs.

Business & Accounting Apprenticeships

  • Business Administrator (Level 3 Standard)

    Starts 1 August 2022

    London Road Campus

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  • Customer Service Practitioner (Standard Level 2)

    Starts 1 August 2022

    London Road Campus

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  • Customer Service Specialist (Standard Level 3)

    Starts 1 August 2022

    London Road Campus

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  • Improvement Practitioner (Level 4 Standard)

    Starts 1 August 2022

    London Road Campus

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  • Improvement Technician (Level 3 Standard)

    Starts 1 August 2022

    London Road Campus

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  • Team Leader/Supervisor (Level 3 Standard)

    Starts 1 August 2022

    London Road Campus

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Can’t find what you’re looking for? One of our Employer Engagement team would be pleased to visit you to discuss your specific requirements. Call us on 01743 653602.