Business Skills
About the Level 3 Business Skills Certificate
Business skills are not limited to use only in the business worlds, but they can be applied in many other situations. Some of the skills this course teaches like project management and planning, communication, presentations and public speaking, social skills and approaches to learning are essential life aids for anyone from students to mothers.
This distance-learning course is relaxed enough to allow you to complete the 8 modules with 1, or 2 hours of study each. But with modules such as “Databases Using Access” it is also challenging enough to ensure it offers the right skills that would enable your success in the business world.
Who should study this course?
If you have been out of employment for a while and need to refresh your digital skills and find the best recruitment strategies this is the right course for you. Or it may be that you are looking to set up a business, but do not feel confident in your business writing skills. In addition, the home study aspect of this online course makes it a suitable choice for anyone needing to fit study time around a busy life.
There is no need for previous qualifications to embark straight away on this course. Business writing skills, digital acumen and time management are equally important whether you are planning your wedding or setting up a business. Whatever your motivation you can complete this accredited course with no prior requirements.
What happens after the course?
Successful student will receive a Business Skills Diploma from Stonebridge Associated Colleges as well as a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards. Once you finish this course, you will find the skills you have acquired are highly prized in any workplace and the initiative of professional development is a trait that any employer appreciates.
You can apply your business skills to the career of your choosing. Alternatively, you can become a better entrepreneur, a more efficient HR consultant, or find smarter ways to juggle your commitments. You can continue your studies with a business degree, project management course, or even a diploma in leadership and management.
- Business coach
- Career consultant
- Wedding planner
For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 0121 392 8288
On completion of your course, you will receive two certificates:
Certificate 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Business Skills Diploma
Business Skills Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Certificate 2 is issued by ABC Awards: Level 3 Business Skills Certificate of Achievement
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Stonebridge Associated Colleges has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. ABC Awards & Certa Awards endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales
To view a sample of the ABC Certificate of Achievement, please click here.
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Who are ABC Awards and Certa Awards
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ABC Awards and Certa Awards have long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards and Certa Awards combine over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.
Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards and Certa Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
Anyone who is studying for or has completed a course endorsed by an Ofqual approved awarding body is eligible to join Qualifications Register. The Qualifications Register (QR) is an independent register that aims to serve both members of the public and those professionals who hold recognised qualifications.
QR's primary aim is to provide transparency to members of the public and employers. The QR is a searchable database that allows them to find a practitioner and view the relevant qualification and endorsements the practitioner holds. The member of the public is then able to make an informed decision in relation to the suitability of the practitioner. QR also tracks whether practitioners have insurance, again something that is useful for members of the public. QR can also help professionals gain insurance or find professional indemnity cover. Click here to find out more.
Members of the public can check an independent source with complete confidence that the practitioner has the qualification(s) they claim to have and that any additional CPD the practitioner has, is verified and quality assured to make sure that the CPD is being done on a regular basis. QR tracks a practitioners endorsed CPD (in unison with our CPD accreditation partner Lifetime Awarding) and other key signals to help members of the public and employers to come to a more informed decision about the professional they intend to use. This is an enormously valuable signal that's increasingly important as business becomes more deregulated and privatised.
For practitioners QR helps you market your skills, endorsements and feedback transparently to a wider audience. It also gives you access to a community to help make you more able to progress and succeed in your field of expertise. Click here to find out more.
Unit 1 - Study Skills
Introduction
Objectives
Approaches to learning
Organising yourself for study
Reading skills
Getting to know your textbooks
Notetaking skills
Preparing assignments
Unit Summary
References
Unit 2 - Business Communication
Introduction
Communication: Some Theories and Models
Barriers to Communication
Formal and Informal Communication
Unit 3 - Effective Business Writing
Introduction
Introduction to Effective Business Writing
Writing Letters, Memos and Faxes
Writing Effective Reports
Unit 4 - Presentation and Social Interaction Skills
Introduction
Objectives
Oral Presentations
Business Meetings
Self Presentation for Job Selection
Organisational Culture and Recruitment
Unit 5 - An Introduction to Computers and Windows
Introduction
An Introduction to Windows
Controlling windows
Using Computer Disks
Launching Applications 2
Working with Files
Filing Structures
Computer Viruses
Changing Your Windows Settings
Unit 6 - Wordprocessing with Word
Introduction
What Can Your Wordprocessor Do?
Finding Your Way
Basic Styles
More Wordprocessing Techniques
Formatting Paragraphs
Other Features
Finishing Your Documents and Moving Forward
Unit 7 - Spreadsheets using Excel
Introduction
Introduction to Spreadsheets
Basic Excel Techniques
Using Formulae and Functions
Formatting: Changing the Appearance of the Worksheet
Basic Charting
Advanced Functions
Using a Worksheet for "Database" Activities
Worksheet Construction
Unit 8 - Databases Using Access
Introduction
Database Basics
Creating a Table and Using Forms
Reports
Relational Databases and Queries
Field Validation
Labels
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
