Certificate of Higher Education Skills for the Workplace
Want to build confidence and progress in the workplace? Then develop the skills employers are looking for and step onto the career ladder!
Studies show that job successes comes from having well-developed soft skills. The Skills for the Workplace course is designed to give you the best shot at growth and success, both on a personal and professional level. This course will help develop your skills, improve your self-confidence and restart your career.
Why choose this course
- Recognise the skills you already have and use them to excel: Self-discovery is a core aspect of the course and each student takes their own journey to find the skills they possess and developing new ones.
- Gain in-demand skills: The course is focused on providing students with skills such as problem-solving and communication for example… Skills that many global businesses have identified as being essential for success in the future.
- Network with likeminded people: Courses are made up of a broad range of individuals, all on the same journey as you. Plus, there is an opportunity to network with peers and industry professionals
- Become more competitive in the job market: According to global leaders, jobs are evolving and skills requirements are changing. The skills you learn on this course are aligned with what the global industry suggests will be essential skills for employment in the coming years.
- Establish your future career path and fulfil potential: Most importantly, this course will give you the skills and tools to build confidence and resilience. A readiness to face the challenging world of work and life.
- With award-winning lecturers, this course encourages students to develop critical thinking and understanding whilst underpinning knowledge through practical application.
Level 4
- Academic and Employability Skills
- Provide the student with the underlying study/research strategies and software skills to facilitate effective study in Higher Education.
- Enable the student to take responsibility for their own learning.
- Enable the student to gain confidence and competence as an effective employee by developing a range of employability skills such as reflection, time management and presentation skills.
- Digital Skills and Research Methods
- Improve the student’s digital skills within the workplace.
- Develop awareness of the importance of effective analysis of information and its translation into knowledge.
- Effective Team Working and Communication
- Introduce the student to strategies for effective team working.
- Develop the student’s awareness of the range of communication skills integral to success within the workplace.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- To be able to solve problems and make decisions in the workplace.
- To be able to manage and implement change in the workplace.
- Professional Career Development
- Introduce the student to strategies for personal reflection and career development planning.
- Gain confidence and competence as effective employees.
- Managing Enterprise in the 21st Century
- Develop the student’s awareness of enterprise, including self-employment and the skills required to set up a successful business.
Entry Criteria:
No Formal Qualifications Required.
The Applicants Are Required To Pass The Written Test And Oral Interview With One Of The University Academics In Order To Be Accepted Onto The Course.
Student Finance
You may be able to borrow money to help pay for university or college tuition fees and to help with living costs. You might get extra money on top of this, for example if you’re on a low income, are disabled or have children.
Tags
Campus: London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Swansea
English.
Duration: 1-year full time
Intake :
September | January | May (Birmingham Campus)
February| June| October (London Campus)
January | April | September (Swansea & Cardiff Campus)
Class:
2 days per week( 4hrs in a day)
Weekends and Weekdays study options are available for London and Birmingham Campus
Entry Criteria: No qualifications required.
On Successful Completion, Students Have An Option To Study BA Hons Leadership Management Skills For The Workplace Degree With A Further Two Years Of Study At The Same University.