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Business Skills for the Workplace (Full-time) (CertHE)

Business Skills for the Workplace (Full-time) (CertHE)

Course Overview

What you will learn

Our approach to learning is centred on developing practical skills alongside academic knowledge, ensuring that you are fully prepared for the workplace. We focus on creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where you can build business skills that are relevant to today’s dynamic business environment.

During your first year, you will focus on developing key academic skills and digital skills that will form the foundation of your learning. You will improve your ability to work effectively in teams through effective teamworking and communication modules, while enhancing your problem-solving and decision-making abilities. The course also emphasises employability and career development, helping you to prepare for future opportunities.

In addition, you will explore enterprise and entrepreneurship, gaining an understanding of how to innovate and create business ventures. This year aims to equip you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to navigate the modern business world, giving you the confidence to thrive in a range of professional settings.

Modules

  • Academic Skills  (20 credits)
  • Digital Skills (20 credits)
  • Effective Teamworking and Communication (20 credits)
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making (20 credits)
  • Employability and Career Development  (20 credits)
  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (20 credits)

Curriculum & Learning

Develop the practical knowledge, confidence and transferable skills needed for today’s business environment with our Business Skills for the Workplace CertHE. Based in Birmingham, this full-time programme introduces key areas including finance, marketing, human resource management, leadership, communication, teamwork and decision-making. You will build both academic and workplace-ready skills through practical learning and real-world employer experience, helping you prepare for further study or a wide range of careers in business, management and entrepreneurship. The course is delivered across one weekday and one weekend study day.

What you'll achieve:

  • Master core industry concepts & tools
  • Hands-on project experience with experts
  • Global certification readiness & support
  • Career guidance and placement assistance