Business and management short courses

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The range of knowledge required by an accountant is continually changing. So that you can stay abreast of new developments and best practice in this fast-changing environment the IFA has introduced stand alone CPD courses in a variety of different disciplines that are both relevant to you and your staff. These include:

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  • Business skills 
  • Leadership skills
  • Management skills 
  • Digital skills 
  • Coaching and mentoring skills

 

 

Accessible 

Flexible on demand online learning that you can plan around your life wherever you are in the world.   

Relevant  

Enhance your knowledge and skills in areas relevant to your business.

Recognised 

Gain verifiable CPD from a global awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual that you can use towards your annual CPD requirement. You will also receive an Ofqual regulated unit certificate on completion of the assessment. 

Affordable 

Each unit costs £250 + VAT payable directly to the centre.

 

Courses available

Credit value

This is the number of credits that will be awarded to a learner who has achieved each unit. The credits that you achieve accumulate and can be used towards completion of the full ATHE accountancy qualifications or can be transferred towards additional study for example a top-up degree.

Guided learning hours (GLH)

This is an estimate of the amount of time, on average, required to achieve a unit to the appropriate standard. 

Level 3

Unit 

Credit value 

GLH 

Working in teams

20

120

Introduction to cyber security 

10

60

Introduction to emerging technologies 

30 

Introduction to digital technologies 

5

30

Level 4

Unit

Credit value

GLH

Communication skills for business 

15 

60 

Customer relationship management 

15 

60 

Entrepreneurship 

15 

60 

Managing a work-based team project 

15 

60 

Marketing mix

15 

60 

Resource management 

15 

60 

Digital communications

15

60

Level 5

Unit 

Credit value 

GLH 

Strategic management information systems 

12 

48 

Level 6

Unit 

Credit value 

GLH 

Human resource management

15 

60 

Managing change 

15 

60 

Leadership and management 

15 

60 

Principles and practices of coaching and mentoring

11 

43 

Training provider 

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The courses are offered in partnership with ATHE, an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation through their accredited centre, UK Versity. If you would like further information on the support provided by the centre please contact [email protected].

Support provided 

  • Access to an online portal with resources to support your study 
  • Online lectures and tutor support 
  • Ofqual certification on successful completion of final assessment 

There will be a requirement for you to undertake some independent study as part of the course dependent on the number of guided learning hours but as everyone learns at a different rate there may be a variation in the actual time taken to complete a course and the number of hours detailed is only a guide. 

Assessment 

At the end of each course you will be set a piece of written work to complete and submit online. 

How to apply 

To apply to take any of the courses simply complete this short form.

If you would like further information on the courses available please contact the education team at [email protected].