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Distance Learning

Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques L2

Course Type
Part Time Qualification
Campus
Distance Learning
Level
Duration
24 weeks

Course Overview

Self-reflection is a formidable asset to any business. It has never been more difficult to make your business stand out amongst the competition. What is important is to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses and associated risks involved with your business to ensure that appropriate improvements can be made. This course will introduce learners to key concepts surrounding workplace organisation, problem solving, teamwork and continuous improvement practices. This is why we recommend this course to any learners who are interested in how to improve their own businesses and to overcome workplace challenges. We would also recommend it to managers in larger organisations which have to manages the needs of a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Learners start and complete our distance learning courses every day, all year, so there is no need to wait until term begins. The courses are designed to be ready when you are, so you can fit it into your schedule.

Study takes place in an online virtual learning environment (VLE) which allows convenient and flexible learning. We recommend spending 6-8 hours studying per week to ensure that you meet your assignment deadlines.

Offering Code
S22BMT2/RRF1A
Start Time
End Time
Start Date
End Date
Day of Week
Fee Rate 16 - 18 Funded
Fee Rate Non-Funded
£1,056.00
Fee rate 19 Plus Funded
£0.00
Fee rate 19 Plus Co-Funded
£0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Entry Requirements
or 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above"
What topics are covered?
  • Safe and effective team work
  • Workplace organisation
  • Continuous improvement (Kaizen)
  • Visual management systems
  • Problem solving
  • Process analysis
How will I be taught and assessed?

Learners are paired with an experienced assessor and they submit work and are assessed online using the virtual learning environment e-Assessor Pro. Learners are given detailed feedback on their work by their assessors. Any reasonable adjustments to assessment arrangements are made on a person-by-person basis.

What can I do next?

Our distance learning courses are planned to meet both local and national skills needs. These courses are ideal as additional development for professionals, or as introductions to topics and issues which are relevant to finding work or further training. Distance learning students are able to access careers advice via the college’s Student Services team. several of our courrses complement each other and learners are able to study up to three courses each academic year (1st August-31st July).

Are there any additional costs?
What else do I need to know?

Distance learning relies on communication between you and the college. We appreciate that learners with busy lives might face challenges in keeping up with their courses. All we ask is that learners stay in touch with us. Learners who don't risk being withdrawn from their courses.

What is the aim of the course?
Fees and Funding