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Brentwood Open Learning College
Prospectus
2012
Skills beyond boundaries
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WELCOME MISSION STATEMENT WHY STUDY AT BOLC? FAQ AWARDING BODIES COURSES DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGN DIPLOMA IN DIET & NUTRITION ADVISOR DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY DIPLOMA IN EVENT MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
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DIPLOMA IN FORENSIC ACCOUNTING DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN MARKETING DIPLOMA IN ADVERTISING DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC RELATIONS DIPLOMA IN ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE DIPLOMA IN CUSTOMER SERVICES DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN SALON MANAGEMENT
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DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL & TOURISM DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING DIPLOMA CHILD PSYCHOLOGY DIPLOMA IN STRESS MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING DIPLOMA IN WEDDING PLANNING DIPLOMA IN CAREER COACHING
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Welcome to Brentwood Open
Learning College
We have developed a wealth
of professional study programmes designed to help
you achieve your goals and unlock your true potential
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Mission
Statement
“Our mission is to provide accessible and quality education to all. We
aim to provide professional and vocational qualifications, enabling students to develop knowledge, skills and work ethics resulting in entry
level employment or career advancement.” The College fullfils this mission by offering UK’s recognised qualifica-
tions. BOLC courses provide you with the skills to enhance career pros-pects and to boost your self-confidence. We pride ourselves not only on of-
fering excellent courses but also on the support given to our students while they engage in BOLC’s courses. Each student is assigned a personal expert
tutor on enrolling, to guide and encourage them throughout their studies
with the College. The College has a team of Student Advisors and we ac-tively encourage our students to contact us if they have any queries or dif-
ficulties in understanding an assignment or part of a course. This ensures that although you study at home, we are 100% with you throughout your
course
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Why Study at
BOLC?
Recognised qualifications More Flexibility One to One Tutor Support
Easy to Understand Course Materials An Affordable Way to Study Career changing Quality Assurance Everything You Need is Included
You learn in your own time, at your own pace You learn with Employment and other commitments
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Why Study at BOLC?
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FAQ
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What are the advantages of
Distance Learning?
Distance learning has several benefits in
which the classroom learning lacks. Dis-
tance learning is more cost effective and
flexible. With Distance Learning there is no
need to attend a classroom environment
so there is no waste of time or other re-
sources in transport, commuting to specific
location for each class.
Can I Study if I live outside UK? Yes, wherever you are in the world you
can join our learning community. You get
the same level of access to your tutor
that any BOLC student enjoy
What qualification will I receive
on completing the course?
On successful completion of your course
you’ll receive a recognised qualification
from the awarding body of your course
(e.g. NCFE ).Each course page specifies
exactly what qualification you’ll receive
at the end of the course.
Can I pay the fee in
Instalments?
Yes. We allow you to spread your fee
over a period of one or two years.
How are the assignments submitted?
Assignments can be submitted by post,
email or online
Can I take more than one course at a time?
Yes, you can.
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Awarding Bodies
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators (‘regulators’)
for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications
and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education,
Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examina-
tions and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. Accreditation by NCFE is a of quality. It
means that a learning programme being offered has been scrutinised and approved by an
independent panel of experienced educational professionals and the learners successfully
completing NCFE accredited programmes receive a recognised certificate.
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Diploma in Fashion Design
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
1. NCFE Level 3 Award 2. BOLC Diploma in Fashion
Design
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments.)
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Course Introduction
On this course you will learn the art of designing, fabric selection, garment construc-tion, fabric handling techniques, applying knowledge of fabric, coordinating colour and texture, monitoring quality and fit, and fash-ion sketching, marketing techniques and retail fashion production. Relevant practical
exercises and projects are introduced throughout the course aimed at applying the theory and skills learnt. This course prepares you for the real world of the design profes-sional: we teach you how to start and run your own fashion design business profitably.
Course Benefits:
Fully Recognised Qualification
Full Tutor Support
Delivered through distance learning
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students any where
in the world
Interest Free Fee Instalments
Career opportunities Fashion designers work in the forecasting,
design, manufacturing, promotion, media, styling, fashion buying, mercha ndising, fash-ion editing and endless other sectors of the
clothing industry that predict, design, pro-duce and distribute the clothing that we wear.
This course covers the following
Modules:
Fashion Design - A Brief History
Principles of Fashion
Fashion Forecasting
The Process and Structure of the Fashion
Industry
Development of Design
Principles of Design
Dress Designing Essentials
Colour and Dress Designing
Choosing the Right Material
Fashion Sketching
Working With Patterns
Sewing Basics
Surface Decorations
Costing a Garment
Running Fashion Design Business
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Diploma in Interior Design
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this course.
What qualification will I gain?
1. NCFE Level 3 Award
2. BOLC Diploma in Interior
Design
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
Our Interior Design Course gives understand-ing of the fundamental principles and elements of design theory, the effects of light and colour on interior spaces, solving spatial
problems, understanding concepts like orientation, zoning and furniture arrangements, using graphic and verbal skills
to present projects that accommodate a variety of human factors.
Course Benefits:
Fully Recognised Qualification
Full Tutor Support
Delivered through distance learning
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students any where
in the world
Interest Free Fee Instalments
This course covers the following
Modules:
An Introduction to the Interior Design
Profession
A Brief History of the Interior Design
A Sense of Style
Design Principles
Space
Lighting
Colour
Pattern and Texture
Walls and Ceilings
Floors
Furniture
Soft Furnishings
Soft Furnishings (continued)
The Finishing Touches
Living Rooms
Kitchens
Connecting Spaces
Bedrooms
Children’s Rooms
Bathrooms
Workrooms
Adding an Extra Room
The Client- Designer Relationship
Planning Essentials
Stages of a Project
Starting Up Interior Design Business
Career opportunities
After completing the course you may find em-ployment with interior design companies, archi-tectural practices, property developers, retail chains, shop-fitting companies, hotels, furni-ture manufacturers, departmental stores, exhi-
bition companies, decorating practices, commercial and finance houses anywhere
around the world.
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Diploma in Diet & Nutrition Advisor
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this course.
What qualification will I gain?
1. NCFE Level 2 Award
2. BOLC Diploma in Diet & Nutrition Advice
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
Diet & Nutrition Advisor course concentrates on the development of a diet that can im-prove physical performance. The course will give necessary skills required when advising people on their nutritional needs. The course also covers nutrients, digestive system, detoxification, food allergies and intolerances,
diets for various populations, weight loss and control and other related topics. .
Course Benefits:
Fully Recognised Qualification
Full Tutor Support
Delivered through distance learning
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students any where
in the world
Interest Free Fee Instalments
Career Opportunities
Nutritional Therapists can work with:
food manufacturers
food retail chains
research companies
the media
Community health organisations
With experience, and possibly more qualification you could progress into management and policy development. .
This course covers the following
Modules:
An Overview of Nutrition
Basics of Nutrition
Basics of Nutrition (continued)
Digestion and Detoxification
Eating Disorders
Balancing the Diet
Nutrition and the Immune System
Diet and Disease
Women’s Health
Nutrition Requirement for Different People
Weight Control
Weight loss
Anti-ageing formulas
The Role of a Nutritionist
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Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this course.
What qualification will I gain?
1. NCFE Level 3 Award
2. BOLC Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments.)
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Course Introduction
If the idea of working in a salon inspires you or you want to start your own Salon as a
qualified beautician, whatever is your goal, this course is ideal for you. On this course you will learn all that is needed to work in Beauty industry.
Course Benefits:
Fully Recognised Qualification
Full Tutor Support
Delivered through distance learning
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students any where
in the world
Interest Free Fee Instalments
Career Opportunities After completing this course you can run your own salon as a qualified beautician or you may find employment in beauty salons or
spas. There are also opportunities to work in
hotels, medical clinics, sports injuries clinics, fitness and health clubs. Make-up specialists may also find work in the areas of fashion, media and the performing arts. There are even opportunities to work overseas, in holi-day resorts or on cruise ships. .
This course covers the following
Modules:
The Work Place Environment
Related Anatomy and Physiology
Consultation and Skin Analysis
How to Improve and Maintain Facial Skin
Conditions
How to Improve Skin Conditions
(Continued)
Preparing Work Area and the Client for the
Application of Make up
Professional Make Up Procedures
Manicure and Pedicure
Hair Care
Remove and Lighten Hair Using Temporary
Methods
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Diploma in Event Management
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this course.
What qualification will I gain?
1. NCFE Level 2 Certificate
2. BOLC Diploma in Event Management
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
The Event Management course is designed to equip you with art of planning in door and our door large and medium size functions and gatherings. I.e. press conferences, charity fundraising events, sports, other social and religious festivals, Birth Day parties, weddings etc. The course covers , strategic
planning, budgeting, event promotional techniques , marketing, event operations, organisational skills, human resource management and all that is required to work as a professional in event planning industry.
Course Benefits:
Fully Recognised Qualification
Full Tutor Support
Delivered through distance learning
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students any where
in the world
Interest Free Fee Instalments
Career opportunities
There are many career opportunities in the industry. You can join an event management company or a media house that specialises in event management activities or you can ei-
ther start working in the capacity of a free-lancer or can set up your own events man-
agement business
This course covers the following
Modules:
What is Event Planning
Event Planning Process
Types of Events
Event Concept and Theming
Preparing an Event Management Plan
Event Budgeting
The venue and Site Design
Marketing and Events
Human Resource Management
Health & Safety Requirements
Events Risk Assessment
The Contingency Plan
Catering Operations
Customer Service and Communication
Crowd Management
Transport Management
Waste Management & Noise Control
Monitoring & Evaluation
Staring Up & Running the Business
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Diploma in Business & Administration
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this course.
What qualification will I gain?
1. NCFE Level 2 Certificate
2. BOLC Diploma in Business and Administration
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
BOLC Business and Administration Diploma is for anyone who wish to do office work in the public, private or voluntary sectors. The pro-gramme provides a thorough grounding in functional issues involved in management, documentation production and administration services.
Course Benefits:
Fully Recognised Qualification
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around
the World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
Career opportunities
There is a business and admin element to every employment sector, including energy,
engineering, charities, finance, manufactur-
ing, tourism, health, entertainment, the law, leisure, education and local and national gov-ernment. Working in business and admin, you would provide the support the organisation needs to run efficiently. Most of the jobs in this sector are office based.
This course covers the following
Modules:
The Business Environment (Types of busi-
ness and their ownership, economic envi-ronment, political, legal and social factors)
Fundamentals of administrative manage-
ment
HR Management
Performance management
Managing finance
Managing resources
Effective marketing
Business communication and report writing
Business accounts
Time, stress and crises management
Assess, manage and monitor risks
Build and maintain effective customer rela-
tions
Team management
Starting a small Business
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Diploma in Business Risk Management
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Business Risk Management
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
As we currently live in less stable economic and political world, the awareness of risk is crucial for the smooth running of businesses. The course has been designed to provide learners with a solid understanding of busi-ness risk and explains the strategies for man-aging risk efficiently. The course focuses pri-
marily on operational, project and reputation risk management
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around
the World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
Career opportunities
Changes in the economic climate have opened up great opportunities in risk man-
agement. People who are keen to transfer their specialist quantitative modelling tech-niques can find themselves in front-office roles such as trading, bonds and stocks, with others employed in different areas of finance including market risk management and fund management, and by regulators such as the
Financial Services Authority (FSA).
This course covers the following
Modules:
Overview of Risk Management
The Nature of Risk
Risk Management and Business Strategy
Measuring and Monitoring Market Risk
The Tactics of Risk Control
Identifying Risks
Economic crime, Bribery and Corruption
Business Interruption & Risk Management
Social and Cultural Risk Management
Human resources and Risk Management
Environmental Risk Management
Health & Safety at Work Place
Future Trends
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Diploma in Forensic Accounting
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Forensic Accounting
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
With the increasing level of prosecution for financial fraud, the demand for forensic accountants has been growing rapidly. BOLC Diploma in Forensic Accounting has been designed to provide knowledge, skills and professional insight necessary to handle the challenges of investigating fraud and
other aspects of white collar crime and finan-cial disputes. The course concentrates on the core skills required to identify, detect and prevent fraud. No previous knowledge in accounting is
required to join this course. It means that
the course is not restricted to chartered
accountant. The programme is ideal for
anyone who wishes to practice in the area
of investigative and forensic accounting.
Career opportunities
Forensic Accountants work in most major
accounting firms and are needed for investi-
gating mergers and acquisitions, and in tax
investigations, economic crime investigations,
all kinds of civil litigation support, specialized
audits, and even in terrorist investigations.
Forensic Accountants work throughout the
business world, in public accounting, corpora-
tions, and in all branches of government.
This course Consists of the
following Units:
Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Fraud
Auditing
The Role of the Auditor and Forensic
Accounting
What is Fraud?
Fraud Risk assessment
Fraud Prevention
A) Fraud Prevention for consumers B) Fraud Prevention for Businesses
Investigative Techniques
Computer Crimes
Gathering Evidence
Supporting a Criminal Prosecution
The Future of Forensic Accounting
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Business Communication
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Business Communication
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
Excellence in communication contributes to
success in all aspects of personal, profes-
sional and civil life. The course aims to
develop competence in English Language
and “communication skills”. The course will
prepare you for communicating effectively in
a range of business contexts and will provide
you with all the essential skills needed to
negotiate your way into a successful career
in communication.
Career opportunities
Business communication study opens up job
opportunities in large number of fields. Those
who have studied Business Communication
can find work as professional development
instructors, human resource consultants,
communications specialists, public relations
officers or employees, entry- to mid-level
managers, information technology profession-
als, professional train-
ers, advertising and marketing professionals,
as well as presenters and speech-writers.
Business management is also an opportunity
for those who have studied business commu-
nication training, and many choose to free-
lance as a consultant.
This course consists of the
following Units:
Introduction to Business Communication
Nature of Communication
Communication Techniques
Communication Skills
Professional Presentation Skills
Practical Business Writing Skills
Managing Projects
Course Benefits
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
Supply Chain Management is a system for managing the entire flow of information, materials, manufacturing and services from raw material suppliers through factories and ware houses to the end customer.
This course gives you a rounded view of the
Logistics and supply chain management
operations. Highlights of the course include;
production processes, distribution channels,
network designs, and performance manage-
ment of supply chain.
Career opportunities
Supply chain management (SCM) offers a
diverse and rewarding career. SCM profes-
sionals now occupy a range of influential
positions across organizations,
in procurement, operations, logistics, trans-
portation and trade, as well as consulting and
senior management. These professionals are
employed by large, Small- and medium-sized
enterprises at all levels, in public sector insti-
tutions and non-profit organizations.
This course consists of the
following Units:
Introduction to supply chain management
Logistics in supply chain management
How the supply chain works
Distribution Resource Planning
Supply Chain Methodologies
Supply Chain Operations Management
Supply Chain Co-ordination
Network Designs
Information Technology
Administration
Performance Management
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Marketing
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Marketing
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
BOLC Diploma in Marketing is a comprehen-sive programme designed to give students a competitive edge in this exciting field. The programme has been designed to help you expand your knowledge and skills in the marketing of products/ services for the customer, industrial and service sector.
You will gain an insight into the latest
marketing trends and techniques, and will
develop marketing skills that will help you
for your exceptional career in the field.
Career opportunities
You could be employed by a marketing agency or consultancy, or you could work for
an in-house marketing department in all kinds of businesses or public sector organisa-tions. You may also choose to become a free-lance marketing consultant or set up your own consultancy.
This course consists of the
following Units:
Introduction to Marketing
The Marketing Environment
Consumer and Buyer Behaviour
Segmentation and Targeting
Marketing Information and Research
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Planning and Implementation
International Marketing
Marketing in Today’s’ World
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Advertising
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Advertising
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
BOLC Diploma in Advertising is ideal for you whether you are an advertising practitioner looking to enhance your existing advertising skills or a student wishing to develop a career in advertising. Advertising is the back bone of any business.
A good understanding of advertising is essential for all the sales and marketing man-agers, business owners and all those who are directly or indirectly involved in selling prod-ucts or services of any organisation.
BOLC Diploma in Advertising will help you
develop the skills you need to be a successful
advertising specialist. You will learn about the
consumer behaviour, media characteristics,
strategic campaign planning processes and
much more.
Career opportunities
Advertising is a very popular career among fresh talent, and competition for jobs is strong. Vacancies appear in the national and
trade press, on the IPA website and through specialist recruitment agencies. However, not
all jobs are advertised, so you could also find work by approaching agencies directly, and through making contacts in the industry. With experience, you could progress to be-
come an account manager. Eventually you
could become an agency director, or set up
your own agency.
This course consists of the
following Units:
Introduction to Advertising
Structure of the Advertising Industry
The Role of Advertising in Society
Creating and segmenting Markets
Discovering Consumers
The Agency
Advertiser Agency Relationship
Advertising and the Media
Media Planning and Research
Preparing and running a campaign successfully
Measuring Results
Copy Righting
Future Advertising Trends
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Project Management
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Project Management
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
Project Management involves organising, se-curing and managing the available resources effectively to bring about the completion of identified project goals and objectives suc-cessfully. Project Management is an essential element for all types of organisations.
BOLC Diploma in Project Management has
been designed to equip students with essen-
tial knowledge and skills to successfully com-
plete projects, task and situations in all areas
of business. The course covers the complete
project life cycle; from project initiation,
through project implementation and finally to
the project completion phase. The course ex-
plores the essential tools needed to deliver
successful projects. The course also includes
topics like; cost estimating and cost control,
project time management, quality manage-
ment human resource management, risk
management and project communication
management.
Career opportunities
You could work as a project manager in most
industries, including construction, IT, market-
ing, manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense,
information Technology, automation, Systems
Manufacturing, Education and training, finan-
cial services and the public sector.
This course consists of the
following Units:
Introduction to Project Management
Project Management Skills
Project Life Cycle and Organisation
The Project Planning
Project Management Tools & Techniques
Project Scope Management
Project Time Management
Estimating and Cost Management
Project Quality Management
Human Resource Management
Project Communication Management
Project Risk Management
Global Project Management
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Public Relations
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Public Relations
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
BOLC Diploma in Public Relations is perfect
for you if you are looking for a rounded view
of all the aspects of PR.
The course will equip you with all the essen-
tial knowledge and skills for your exceptional
career in PR. You will learn how to get the
best value from your PR activities, how to
conduct newsworthy surveys to gain valuable
PR exposure, and how to enhance your PR
communication skills for media interviews.
Hence the course covers all the key concepts,
theories, techniques and skills that you need
to become an effective PR practitioner.
Career opportunities
Job opportunities for public relations professionals are very assuring in various industries if the applicants have excellent
communication skills and convincing abilities.
Advertising agencies and Marketing compa-nies are constantly on the lookout for PR professionals. PR agencies and in-house PR departments, media management, media relations, event management, corporate communications, public affairs, private and
public organizations such as; health, educa-
tion, arts, leisure and entertainment, sport, media also recruit PR professionals.
This course consists of the follow-
ing Units:
Introduction to Public Relations
Public Relations and Communications
Business, Politics and Public Relations
Media and Public Relations
Strategic Planning for Public Relations
Public Affairs and Issue Management
Public Relations and Consumer
Business to Business Public Relations
Public Relations and Promotional Strategy
Crisis Management
International Context of Public Relations
Future of Public Relation Departments
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Islamic Banking & Finance
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Islamic Banking & Finance
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
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Course Introduction
Islamic banking is one of the fastest growing
sectors in financial market. Many countries
around the world have seen a great demand
for Islamic banking services, which has cre-
ated great job potentials in the field.
BOLC Diploma in Islamic Banking & Finance
has been designed to explore structure of
the Islamic banking and finance, industry,
its theoretical foundations, products, perform-
ances, Islamic financial instruments and risk
assessment issues. The course gives you a
good starting point for your exceptional ca-
reer in the field.
Career opportunities
Typical employers in this field include leading
investment banks, as well as other organisa-
tions that carry out Islamic banking services.
You can pursue a career as a Business and
Product Development Manager, Islamic Bank-
ing Advisor, Islamic Banking Finance Manager
or Banking Relationship Manager.
This course covers the following
Modules:
Islamic Banking –An Introduction
History and Growth of Islamic Banking and
Finance
Foundations of Islamic Law
Foundations of Islamic Finances
Philosophy and Features of Islamic Finance
Development of Islamic Banking Model
Operations of Islamic Banks
Financial Instruments
Performance of Islamic Banks
Business Ethics in Islamic Economic & Finance
Globalization of Islamic Banking
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Customer Services
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this course.
What qualification will I gain?
Diploma in Customer Services
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
BOLC Diploma in Customer Services has been designed to equip students with the knowl-edge, skills and confidence to succeed as customer service professionals for excellent and effective customer service delivery. Effective customer service delivery is crucial for all types of business whether they are
private, public or non profit. But it cannot just happen by itself, it has to be planned and delivered with the participation of staff at all levels. The staff needs appropriate training in order to develop customer service skills.
The customer service skills learnt on this
course can be effectively applied to a wide
range of roles and industries and enable the
course participants to manage customer
services systems and processes which have
a direct and indirect impact on customers.
Career opportunities
Good customer service skills are important in all industries. You could work in all kinds of employment sectors, including retail, finance, travel, telecommunications, manufacturing
and local authorities.
With experience, you could progress to team
leader, customer services manager, or
(depending on the type of employer) into
sales or account handling.
This course consists of the follow-
ing units:
Introduction to Customer Service
Setting service Standards
Developing Customer Service Strategy
Developing Customer Service Skills
Managing Customer Relationships
Dealing with customer’s complaints
Dealing with Difficult Customers
Dealing with Unprofitable Customers
Effective communication with Customers and
Colleagues
Creating Customer Centric Organisation
Reputation Management
Managing Expectation
Making Continues Improvement
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Accounting & Finance
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Accounting & Finance
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
Accounting and finance skills are in great de-mand all over the world. The Course has been designed to equip you with all the essential skills in accounting and finance. The course has been specially developed for students with little or no previous knowledge in this field. Hence it will give you a good starting
point for your exceptional career I the ac-counting field.
On this course the students will learn the con-
cepts of record keeping, managing effective
accounting, accounting standards, and cost
and budgeting and more.
Career opportunities
You could find work in companies ranging
from small local practices to large inter-
national accountancy firms. You could
also work as an in-house accountant for
a company or public sector organisation
such as a local council, although in this
type of role you would usually be known
as a management accountant.
This course consists of the follow-
ing Units:
Introduction to Accounting
The Role of Accountant
Accounting & Financial Management Inter- Re-
lationship
Financial Statements
Financial Statement Analysis
Preparing & monitoring Budgets
Financial Planning & Control
Financial Management
Costing
Accounting records & Systems
Accounting Concepts Policies & Standards
Investment & Financing Strategies
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Environmental Management
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Environmental Management
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
The course equips students with the knowl-edge and understanding of the increasingly important role that an EMS can provide in the management of environmental issues and policy. This course provides a comprehensive intro-
duction to the management of environmental
issues and aims to teach students the princi-
ples and practice of environmental manage-
ment within the contexts of environmental
impact assessment.
Career opportunities
Environmental Management offers a diverse and rewarding career. You may be able to find positions in nature conservation, consul-tancy, environmental protection agencies,
waste management organisations and
environmental research.
This course consists of the follow-
ing units:
Introduction to Environmental Planning and
Management
Environmental management and science
Environmental management Business and Law
Sustainable Manufacturing
Key Resources
Global Challenges
Pollution and Waste Management
Environmental Assessment Purpose
Environmental Assessment Methods
Environmental Risk Assessment
Future Trends
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Hotel Management
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Hotel Management
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
Hospitality industry is booming. It offers attractive career opportunities with a chance to work in international 5 star hotels. Man-agement in this fast moving sector needs employees with sound knowledge and skills to boost their hospitality business.
This programme has been developed to give
you an edge by increasing your employment
potential. The course extensively covers all
the major aspects of hospitality management.
Highlights of the course include; food and
beverage management, front office opera-
tions, housekeeping operations, marketing,
financial and human resource management
and more.
Career opportunities
There are many career opportunities in the
industry some areas are outlined here; con-
ference and events management, the enter-
tainment and leisure sector, facilities man-
agement and food service management.
There are also relevant roles throughout the
public sector in universities, hospitals, trans-
port and the armed forces. Self-employment
is also an option.
This course consists the following
Units:
The Hotel Industry
Managing Front office Operations
Managing House Keeping Operations
Managing Security
Staff Recruitment and Selection
Staff Training & Development
Food And Beverage Operations
Managing Service Quality
Managing Interdepartmental communications
Sales and Marketing
Managing Financial Aspects
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Salon Management
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
Diploma in Salon Management
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
The success of any Salon Business depends
entirely on its managements’ ability to
manage people and resources effectively.
In this highly completive and ever evolving
industry everyone wants to stay a head in
business and want to attract more and more
clients. All this requires an effective manage-
ment.
BOLC Salon Management Diploma has been
designed to equip learners with essential
knowledge and technical skills to manage
and run the salon business successfully.
Career opportunities
A successful salon requires a competent
manager to oversee staff, ensure customer
satisfaction and drive the creative direction
of the business. A manager is also responsible
for overseeing health and safety compliance,
licensing and all retail operations. There is
a great demand for the qualified and skilled
managers in the industry. A salon manager’s
job can provide a rewarding and lucrative
career for a person who's willing to work her
way up through the beauty business,
This course consists of the follow-
ing Units:
The Demand for Salon services
Setting Goals and Objectives
Developing Motivation
Essentials of Client’s Psychology
Importance of Self Image
Work Force Planning
Salon Professionalism
Time Management
Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Salon
Clients
Promotional Campaigns
Health & Safety Management
Quality Management
Security Management
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Travel & Tourism
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Travel & Tourism
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
Tourism industry is on the boom, offering
great career employment opportunities
around the world.
BOLC Diploma in Travel &Tourism will provide
you a strong foundation for starting a career
in this highly lucrative industry. The course
will equip you with all the essential knowledge
and technical skills required to work in tour-
ism industry. It is ideal for you if you want to
work for an airline, as a tour operator, or
even are interested to start your own
business.
Career opportunities
You could be employed by any of the operators that organise group package tours, ranging from large, international
companies to small, specialist firms.
Vacancies may be advertised in the press and on tour operators' websites, or you could contact tour operators for details of recruitment. With experience, you could pro-gress into a management job.
This course consists of the follow-
ing Units:
Introduction to Travel & Tourism Management
Structure of the Industry
Tools & Techniques in Tourism Planning and
Management
The Law and Tourism
Managing Safety & Security
Ethics in Travel & Tourism
Human Resource Management in Tourism
Marketing Management
Managing Finance for Tourism
Effects of External Environment of Travel and
Tourism
Managing Crisis in Travel & Tourism
Strategic Methods of Development for Travel
and Tourism
The Future of Tourism Planning and Manage-
ment
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Digital Photography
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Digital Photography
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
If you are looking for an exciting career in photography, love to attend celebrity events, weddings or parties, the course sets an ideal foundation for you. It will help you develop special knowledge, skills and competencies that are unique to digital photography and will teach you everything you need to know
in order to produce digital images of high quality. On this course the learners will gain an
understanding of the issues faced by
photographers in professional practice and
will learn to respond to them in a professional
way.
Career opportunities
Around half of all photographers are freelanc-ers or run their own business or studio. Many employers choose to use freelance photogra-
phers as and when they need them.
Alternatively, you could be employed as an in
-house (‘staff’) photographer for an employer
such as a commercial photographic studio,
advertising or PR agency, newspaper or
magazine, large company, hospital or the
police.
This course consists of the follow-
ing Units:
Introduction to Digital Photography
How a Digital Camera Works
The Shoot & the Equipment
Developing Technical Proficiency
Choosing the Image
Understanding Light
Creative Exposure
Composition
Photographing People
Travel & documentary photography
Photographing the Natural world
Working with Black & white
Special Shooting
The Digital Dark Room
Editing and Organising Photos
Changing the Tone and Colour
Scanning Essentials
Printing Photos
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Social Media Marketing
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Social Media Marketing
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
Social Media marketing is one of the fastest growing digital marketing channels. BOLC Diploma in Social Media Marketing has been designed to equip you with essential knowl-edge and skills to successfully plan and imple-ment social media marketing strategy for all types of businesses.
The course teaches all the essential technical
skills for using social media effectively
whether for promoting the business or to de-
velop long term relationships with customers
or clients.
Career opportunities
There are many career opportunities in the industry some areas are outlined here; Social media consultant, social media analyst, social
media marketer, social media expert, market-
ing manager, online marketing consultant.
This course consists of the follow-
ing Units:
Introduction to Social Media
Importance of Social Media in Today’s World
Online Social Networks
Social Media Tactics
Social Media Tools
Preparing for a Campaign
Developing Content
Running the Campaign
Measuring results
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Child Psychology
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Child Psychology
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
The course is ideal for you whether you are
a parent, or working with children in any
role .i.e. teacher, nursery nurse, child minder
or social worker. The course explores meth-
ods theories and concepts used by psycholo-
gists to develop real insight into the child per-
sonality.
Career opportunities
You could work within social services depart-ments, child mental health services, family centres, education, and independent and vol-
untary services (such as Barnardos and the NSPCC).
With experience and further training, you
could also supervise less experienced thera-
pists, and provide a consultation service to
professionals in the community. You could
also move into training, lecturing or providing
clinical supervision.
This course consists of the follow-
ing Units:
The Family Life Cycle
Emotional Development
Personality Development
Social Understanding and relationships
Influences on Problem Development
Problems of Infancy and childhood
Problems of Middle childhood
Problems in adolescence
Ethnic Influences
Ecological Influences
The consultation process and Report writing
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Stress Management
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Stress Management
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
In today’s fast –paced and challenging work
environment more and more people complain
of being stressed.
BOLC Diploma in Stress Management has
been designed to address a vast scale “stress
related problems” and their treatments. The
course provides “root causes” of these stress
related problems in a methodological and
easy to understand way and suggests strate-
gies for coping with the stress; it also trains
for preparing stress management action plan.
Not only this, the programme prepares you to
give counselling to others who are suffering
from stress related problems.
Career opportunities
You can find work with a range of organisa-
tions including:
charities
housing associations
health agencies
local authorities
the probation service
prisons.
This course consists of the follow-
ing Units:
Understanding Stress
The Stress Response
Health Risks Associated with Stress
Common Causes of Stress
Strategies and Techniques for Managing Stress
Time Management and Stress
Dealing with Work Related Stress
Psychology of Relaxation
Relaxation Techniques
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Human Resource Management
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Human Resource Management
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
BOLC Human resource Management Diploma will help you develop the knowledge, skills and methodology necessary to meet the hu-man resource challenges of today’s’ fast paced work environment. The programme will help you develop a
strong foundation in current HR best practices and will prepare you to lead the strategic de-ployment of human capital for sorts of organi-zations.
Career opportunities
There are different types of jobs for which
you may be considered:
HR adviser
HR assistant
HR manager
HR administrator
HR and training manager
HR case adviser
HR development assistant
compensation and benefits analyst
training and development manager
This course consists of the follow-
ing Units:
Introduction to Human Resource Management
The Recruitment and Selection
Employee Relations
Appraising Employees
Staff Training and Development
Managing Performance
Rewarding Employees
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Health, Safety and Welfare
Managing Absence and Attendance
Employee Grievance, Discipline and Dismissal
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Counselling
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Counselling
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
BOLC Diploma in Counselling provides you
with all the essential knowledge and technical
skills to deal with complex emotional
problems. On this course you will learn a
number of helping strategies and will also
learn to choose and apply the most appropri-
ate ones to best serve your counselling
clients. Hence the programme sets a strong
foundation for your exceptional career in
counselling. The course explores development
and attachment theories, communication
methods of counselling and importance of
anti oppressive behavioural and personal cen-
tred approaches.
Career opportunities
You can find voluntary, part-time and full-
time opportunities in a wide range of settings,
for example the NHS, education, youth
services and charities. Opportunities are
also growing for counselling services in the
workplace. You could also see clients in
private practice. Competition for full-time
paid work is strong, and many counsellors
do a mixture of part-time, voluntary and
private work.
This course consists of the follow-
ing Units:
Introduction to Counselling
The Aims of Counselling
Developing Counselling Skills
The Counselling Process
Different Approaches of Counselling
The Counsellor –Client Relationship
Counselling Ethics and Standards
Counselling in Organisations
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Wedding Planning
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this course.
What qualification will I gain?
Diploma in Wedding Planning
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
If you are looking for a perfect career in
wedding planning, this programme is ideal
for you. The course covers all aspects of
wedding industry from history to the latest
trends and secrets of the trades. The course
takes you step by step through a wedding
day, covering topics like; wedding styles,
different cultures- their influences and
customs, dealing with suppliers, choosing
a florist, choosing a design and theme and
much more.
Career opportunities
Most wedding planners are self-employed but there are opportunities to work for larger wedding planning consultancies. You may work as an administrator or assistant in an
event management company. Starting off as a wedding co-ordinator in a venue such as
a hotel can be a great start to a career as an independent wedding planner. Jobs with hotels or event management
companies may be advertised in the local
and national press, hospitality trade
publications and employers’ own websites.
If you are self-employed, opportunities
depend on the strength of your marketing
and reputation.
This course consists the following
Units:
Introduction to Wedding Planning
Types of Weddings
Weddings and the Law
Wedding- customs, cultures and religions
The Planning Process
Preparing a Wedding Budget
Choosing a Venue
Choosing a Theme
Food and Beverage Management
Wedding Attire and Bridal Party
Floral Décor
Wedding Photography
Stationery Elements and wedding gifts
Music & Entertainment
Transportation
The Wedding Day
Starting Up and Running the Business
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Diploma in Career Coaching
Length of the Course:
1 Year
Entry Requirement:
There is no particular entry requirement for this
course.
What qualification will I gain?
BOLC Diploma in Career Coaching
Fee: £640 (Can be paid in monthly instalments).
Brentwood Open Learning College Brentwood Open Learning College
Course Introduction
Whether you are considering becoming a ca-reer coach, looking forward for further educa-tion or want to improve your job prospects. This course is an ideal starting point for you. This course explains how a career coach plays a vital role in assisting others with their life and career issues leading them to success in
life.
Highlights of the course include; developing
coaching skills, the coach –client relationship,
the coaching process, career coaching in or-
ganisations, Ethics in practice and training
and finally how to run your own practice.
Career opportunities
You would usually be self-employed, and
would develop your business through
networking, marketing and reputation. As
a member of a coaching organisation you
may receive help with this. You may also
find it easier to get professional indemnity
insurance if you are a member of a
professional organisation.
This course consists of the follow-
ing Units:
Introduction to Career Coaching
Developing Coaching Skills
The Coach –Client Relationship
Coaching Principles and Beliefs
Issues Brought to Coaching
Assessing the Situation and Setting Goals
Barriers to Coaching
Preparing an Action Plan
The job search
Interviews and interview strategies
Career Coaching in Organisations
Ethics in Practice and Training
Running your own Coaching Practice
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self Paced, No Fixed Schedules
Available to Students Anywhere around the
World
Interest Free Fee Instalments
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Contact us
Brentwood Open Learning College Cardiff House, Cardiff Road
Barry, CF63 2AW Ph: 029 2002 2629
Email: [email protected] www.bolc.co.uk