Business Skills for the Workplace (CertHE)

Academic Skills, Digital Skills, Effective Teamworking and Communication, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Employability and Career Development, and Enterprise and Entrepreneurship modules are covered in this course.

Academic Skills helps students develop the study techniques needed for higher education. These may include academic writing, research, critical thinking, independent learning and presenting information clearly. These skills can also help students prepare reports, assignments and presentations in professional settings.

Digital Skills focuses on developing the ability to use digital tools effectively for learning and professional activities. Digital competence is useful in modern workplaces where employees need to communicate online, manage information, collaborate with colleagues and adapt to changing business technologies.

Effective Teamworking and Communication develops the ability to share ideas, listen to others, collaborate on tasks and contribute to shared objectives. These skills are relevant to business administration, customer service, sales, marketing and other roles where employees work with colleagues, clients or customers.

This module helps students approach workplace challenges logically, evaluate information and consider possible solutions before making decisions. These skills can be useful when responding to customer issues, organising tasks, identifying operational problems or helping a team meet its objectives.

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship introduces students to business ideas, innovation and the principles involved in developing a business opportunity. It can help students understand how organisations identify opportunities, develop ideas and respond to changing customer and market needs.

The course is designed to connect academic learning with practical business situations. Through relevant learning activities and assessments, students can develop their communication, teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making abilities. The precise practical activities and assessment methods depend on the programme specification.

The course may suit learners who want to develop a foundation in business and professional skills before pursuing employment or further study. Its broad focus on communication, digital competence, problem-solving and enterprise can be relevant to students from different academic backgrounds. Applicants should confirm the current entry requirements before applying.

It can provide a structured way to strengthen transferable skills and gain foundational business knowledge when preparing for a career change. Students may use these skills when applying for suitable entry-level roles across different sectors. Career progression will also depend on previous experience, practical ability and the requirements of individual employers.

Further undergraduate study may be possible after completing this programme.

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