You need to be comfortable with using IT and navigating websites, as the course is delivered via a learning platform. Ideally, you will have a Level 2 in English or be working towards this, to get the most from the content and enable completion of the assessments with an understanding of Command Verbs.
No work experience is included in this course, however if you are not using this course for the workplace. we would suggest volunteering with local businesses or charities, as the skills from this course could help in promoting events and raising your profile. You may also want to join local business networks or Chambers of Commerce.
You need access to a laptop or PC for study, although some learners manage on a tablet, but this depends on the screen size and the ability open and save documents.
Further online courses at Level 2 are available in Team Leading, Bookkeeping or Business Improvement Techniques, alternatively look out for Level 3 courses in Business or Management.
This course is free of charge for those aged over 19 (on 31st August) who meet the residency requirements; you usually must have lived within the UK for at least 3 years and live in England; however, some postcode exclusions apply - please enquire for confirmation of eligibility. In addition to this, please note that you cannot be currently enrolled on an apprenticeship. A £125 cancellation fee may apply if you enrol and do not complete, or withdraw, from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs.
If you have a question about this or any other adult and professional course, email parttimeadmissions@newcollege.ac.uk or call 01793 611470
