Professional Qualifications

Subject Overview

These business-related and industry specific qualifications are awarded by the industry body or chartered institute, aimed at professionals who are looking to develop their career further.

Some of the below qualifications can lead to achieving chartered status in your area of expertise as well as supporting those new to an industry, career changers and those with many years of experience.  

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Course Name Course Type / Duration Actions
APM Project Management QualificationApprenticeshipRead More about APM Project Management Qualification
Level 1 AAT Access Award in BookkeepingPart Time FundedRead More about Level 1 AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping
Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Part Time FundedRead More about Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant ApprenticeshipApprenticeshipRead More about Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship
Level 3 AAT Advanced Diploma in AccountingPart Time FundedRead More about Level 3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Level 3 Assistant Accountant ApprenticeshipApprenticeshipRead More about Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People PracticePart Time FundedRead More about Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Level 3 CMI Principles of Management and LeadershipPart Time FundedRead More about Level 3 CMI Principles of Management and Leadership
Level 3 HR Support StandardApprenticeshipRead More about Level 3 HR Support Standard
Level 3 Procurement and Supply AssistantApprenticeshipRead More about Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant
Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in AccountingPart Time FundedRead More about Level 4 AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting
Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply ApprenticeshipApprenticeshipRead More about Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship
Level 4 Professional Accounting Taxation Technician StandardApprenticeshipRead More about Level 4 Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Standard
Level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma in People ManagementPart Time FundedRead More about Level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management
Level 5 CMI Management and Leadership Part Time FundedRead More about Level 5 CMI Management and Leadership
Level 5 Departmental / Operations Manager ApprenticeshipApprenticeshipRead More about Level 5 Departmental / Operations Manager Apprenticeship
Level 5 HR Consultant / Partner ApprenticeshipApprenticeshipRead More about Level 5 HR Consultant / Partner Apprenticeship

Case Studies

Ganga Thapa Extended Diploma in Business Studies Level 3 Previous school Studied abroad What do you enjoy about your course? … Read more about Ganga Thapa
Moira Chemorei Extended Diploma in Business Level 3 Previous school Hummersknott Academy What do you enjoy about your course? The … Read more about Moira Chemorei
Hannah Chapman Extended Diploma in Business – Level 3 Previous school Hummersknott Academy What do you enjoy about your course? … Read more about Hannah Chapman