All Certification Courses

This module aims to immerse students in the intricacies of business research specifically tailored for people to practise. Recognising the pivotal role of evidence-based decision-making in HR and people management, the course delves into the methodologies, tools and techniques crucial for conducting rigorous and impactful research. Students will be exposed to both qualitative and quantitative research methods, ensuring they are well-equipped to choose the most appropriate method for their inquiries. Emphasis is placed on the ethical considerations inherent in people-focused research, as well as the practical challenges of collecting and analysing data in organisational settings. Through hands-on experiences and case studies, learners will not only understand the theoretical underpinnings of business research but also appreciate its real-world implications and applications in shaping effective people strategies and interventions. By the end of the module, students will be adept at designing, executing and interpreting business research, making them invaluable assets in any organisational context that prioritises evidence-driven people practices.

In this module, learners are presented with the opportunity to to plan a substantive piece of individual research concerning leadership within their specific context, connecting theory with practice. They are supported with additional research skill requisites, including online sessions exploring research methods and ethics in educational research.

Database security concerns the use of a broad range of information security controls to protect databases (potentially including the data, the database applications or stored functions, the database systems, the database servers and the associated network links) against compromises of their confidentiality, integrity and availability. It involves various types or categories of controls, such as technical, procedural/administrative and physical. Database security is a specialist topic within the broader realms of computer security, information security and risk management.

In this unit the learner will explore security risks to database systems and mitigation techniques. Understanding the function of computer programming is essential to understanding the dark arts of ‘Black Hat Hackers.’ Learners will examine (as a rolling case study) Python as a popular contemporary programming language. The symbiotic link between developments in computer programming and vulnerabilities to hacking will be examined and explored.

The aim of this course is to enable learners to understand the main elements that influence the performance of employees at all levels within an organisation and the ways in which such elements can be managed in a constructive manner. Further to provide learners with understanding to devise and implement appropriate HR practices and strategies that relate to Performance Management.

The aim of this course is to develop learners’ understanding of ways in which educational leadership and management can provide support during the process of change, developing leadership in the learners’ own educational context.

This course aims to provide knowledge of personal computer hardware. Successful completion of this course will enable learners to install a computer system unit and operating system and conduct troubleshooting. The course provides the essential knowledge of computer hardware, the software needed to make a hardware work, the components of the hardware and the technologies and principles that support the components. In addition to this knowledge, learners will be able to assemble computer hardware to build a full set PC, understand how to install the operation system and how to conduct troubleshooting in faulty hardware.

The "Corporate Governance and Globalisation" module aims to provide professionals with a sound understanding of the concept of Corporate Governance and global best practices in this field. By exploring the four pillars of governance and learning how to formulate and implement proper strategies aligned with an organisation's goals, learners will gain an in-depth understanding of the importance of good Corporate Governance practices. The module also covers the impact of globalisation on corporate governance and teaches learners how to adopt good Corporate Governance practices to ensure an organisation's sustainability and resilience in a rapidly changing global business environment. By the end of the module, learners will have the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible corporate leaders who can navigate the challenges of globalisation and ensure the long-term success of an organisation.

The course is designed to help learners understand what is expected from them in working for a growing organisation. The three units explore the relationship between enterprising behaviour and business success, the different ways in which firms can grow and the different types of business that they might be expected to work in. To introduce the concept of working for and managing creatively within a smaller growth organisation.

This course examines how the small business grows, reasons for success and how best to manage available growth options. This will give the learner a greater understanding of fast growth organisations in both private and social sectors of the economy. Learners will develop skills to support their ability to understand business strategy and development with an emphasis on business growth.

This course will equip learners with the knowledge and understanding of the identification, interpretation and analysis of legal sources and materials. The acquired skills will enable the learner to apply the law to the facts of problems in any given legal area, to communicate clearly and persuasively and to reach satisfactory solutions to legal disputes.

Learners will explore fundamental principles and components of the English Legal System, the judiciary and the civil and criminal process and will gain an appreciation of how the main principles underpin all substantive and procedural areas of law.

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This course aims to provide learners with the basic concepts and principles of ASP.NET programming using C#. This will enable learners to understand how to create dynamic web pages using server side programming techniques. The course covers component-based programming and how to access records in relational databases. Successful achievement of this course will enable learners to create their own web applications and make them available on the internet.

The three key themes to this course examine the socio-economic environment, the way in which markets operate and the relationship between business and governments. The central theme to the course is the changing roles that exist between business, government and their citizens that create both opportunities and threats for the modern organisation. By understanding the organisational impact of the trends, managers can respond positively to a changing socio-economic environment.

The "Marketing Principles and Practice" module offers a comprehensive exploration of marketing strategies, techniques, and institutions, each examined from the distinctive viewpoints of consumers, distributors, and manufacturers. This engaging course delves into various aspects of marketing, encompassing its fundamental concepts, functional operations, and organisational structures in both retail and wholesale businesses. Participants will delve into crucial topics such as distribution channels, market research, advertising, marketing costs, pricing, cooperative marketing, as well as relevant legislation, regulations, and emerging trends. By the end of this module, learners will acquire valuable insights into the multifaceted world of marketing, empowering them to make informed decisions and develop effective strategies that resonate with diverse stakeholders in today's dynamic business landscape.

This module familiarises learners with the significance of institutional culture by exploring analytical models that provide a research foundation for understanding how cultures function within an educational context. It examines the aspects of leadership behaviour that shape a school’s culture, and investigates the dynamics through which change is either promoted or hindered.

The aim of this course is to introduce learners to knowledge, ability and critical understanding of regulatory and legislative requirements relating to industrial and Intellectual property laws. This course enables students to appreciate and understand the financial issues faced by an organisation’s management and the activities undertaken by an organisation to have effective financial management. It examines relevant issues including financial strategy, debt and equity management, the key drivers of shareholder value, corporate governance and asset portfolio management.