Bachelor's Degree
Business Skills for the Workplace (CertHE)
If you’re looking to develop your business skills and build a strong foundation for y...
If you’re looking to develop your business skills and build a strong foundation for your career, our Business Skills for the Workplace CertHE could be the right choice for you.
Based in Birmingham, this programme provides a comprehensive understanding of the business environment while giving you the tools to succeed in a variety of industries.
This course is designed to offer a broad overview of business, helping you gain insight into how organisations operate and are managed. Through engaging modules, you’ll explore essential areas like finance, human resource management, and marketing. You’ll also work on your communication skills, learning how to effectively convey ideas and work within teams.
An important focus of the course is problem-solving and decision making, helping you to think critically and tackle challenges confidently. You’ll also learn about management, gaining a solid understanding of leadership and performance management. These skills will be crucial whether you’re leading a team or working independently within an organisation.
The course is structured to ensure you develop both practical and academic skills. You’ll engage in real-world work experience with employers from different sectors, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge in professional settings. This practical approach is key to improving your employability and building the skills needed for a successful career.
Throughout the course, you’ll also learn about business culture, enterprise and entrepreneurship, giving you a foundation to understand how businesses innovate and grow. You’ll develop digital skills to help you keep up with the demands of today’s fast-moving business world, and focus on effective teamworking and communication, ensuring you’re ready to collaborate in any professional environment.
The CertHE is an excellent entry point into higher education. With a focus on academic skills and practical application, you’ll be prepared for further study or to step directly into a business career. Whether you’re interested in starting your own business, taking on a leadership role, or simply developing your understanding of the workplace, this programme offers the key tools and insights needed to succeed.
Year 1
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.
The programme boasts a high employability rate for graduating students who are in work within six months of completing the degree. A significant number of graduates also progress to postgraduate studies at this and other universities. Graduates will apply their knowledge and skills in the following fields: