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Business Courses at Derby College
Every organisation relies on business, finance and management expertise. That’s why the career scope is so broad if you have a head for business – and the qualifications to go with it.
Is this you?
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Good at paying attention to detail
- Clear, objective and logical thinking
- Attention to detail
- A non-judgmental and positive approach
- IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- The ability to manage several tasks at once
Getting into business and management
- Full time at CollegeThere is a range of courses offered at Derby College covering Accounting, Business, Customer Services, Administration and Management.
- ApprenticeshipsBusiness apprenticeships are available through Derby College – an opportunity for you to gain work experience as well as relevant qualifications. For some apprenticeships, you will need GCSEs or Functional Skills in English and Maths.
- Higher education To work in more senior jobs in the business sector, you would probably be expected to have a degree, foundation degree, HND or HNC, preferably in a subject such as Business, Management, Marketing, Human Resources or Public Administration. Many companies run management training schemes for graduates and some higher education courses can be studied part time alongside a job.
- Jobs You can usually enter business and administration roles with a range of good GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above, or the equivalent. An IT qualification would also be an advantage. Training may be given on the job and through part-time study opportunities.
Why choose Derby College?
- Studying with us equips you with the skills and knowledge to work in any sector – from global companies, banks and law firms to charities, councils and football clubs.
- Alongside your qualification, you’ll gain broader skills in team-working, customer service, communication and project management.
- Our strong links with employers mean you’ll benefit from work experience opportunities, fact-finding visits to businesses and inspirational guest lectures.
- As part of your course, you could take part in business competitions, charity fundraising ventures, community projects and events like Global Enterprise Week.
- Our industry-experienced teaching staff have specialist skills in fields such as accounting, customer services, sales, team leading and management.
- If you’re interested in higher education, you can progress to a HNC in Business right here at Derby College to improve your career prospects.
Do you mean business with your career? Derby College could set you on the path to success in everything from administration to customer service, accountancy to management – or even help you launch your own venture.
Derby College Course Listings - Business
Level 1 Business: Site The RoundHouse
AAT Diploma in Accounting - Level 3: Site The RoundHouse
Access Award in Accounting Software : Site The RoundHouse
Access Award in Bookkeeping : Site The RoundHouse
Advanced Diploma in AAT Accounting Level 3 (Full Time): Site The RoundHouse
Apprenticeship - Business Administration (Standard) - Level 3: Site Workplace
Apprenticeship - Customer Service Practitioner - Level 2: Site Workplace
Apprenticeship - ILM Diploma in Management - Level 3: Site Workplace
Apprenticeship - Team Leader / Supervisor - Level 3: Site Workplace
Apprenticeship - Team Leading - Level 2: Site Workplace
BTEC First Award In Business: Site The RoundHouse
BTEC First Certificate In Business: Site The RoundHouse
BTEC First Extended Certificate in Business: Site The RoundHouse
Certificate in Advice and Guidance - Level 3: Site Workplace
Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance - Level 2: Site Distance Learning
Diploma in Advice and Guidance - Level 4: Site Workplace
Diploma in Business Administration - Level 3: Site Offsite
Employability Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 4 : Site Workplace
Foundation Award In Accounting Software : Site The RoundHouse
Foundation Certificate in AAT Accounting - Level 2 Part Time: Site The RoundHouse
Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping : Site The RoundHouse
Foundation Degree In Business and Management (Part Time): Site The RoundHouse
Get in 2 Business/IT: Site The RoundHouse
Higher Apprenticeship - Operations/Departmental Manager - Level 5: Site Workplace
ILM Award in Leadership and Management - Level 3: Site Workplace
ILM Award in Leadership and Team Skills – Level 2 : Site Distance Learning
ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management - Level 3: Site Workplace
ILM Certificate in Leadership and Team Skills – Level 2 : Site Distance Learning
ILM Diploma in Leadership and Management - Level 3: Site Distance Learning
ILM Diploma in Management - Level 3: Site Workplace
ILM Diploma in Team Leading - Level 2: Site Distance Learning
ILM Level 5 Diploma for Leaders and Managers: Site Workplace
Intermediate Certificate in AAT Accounting (Level 2 Full Time): Site The RoundHouse
National Extended Diploma in Business : Site The RoundHouse
National Foundation Diploma in Business - Level 3: Site The RoundHouse
Passport to Business and the Service Sector : Site The RoundHouse
Professional Diploma In Accounting - Level 4 (16 Months): Site The RoundHouse
Full Time Courses Part Time Courses
Maths and English
You need English and maths skills to get on in life. They will support your studies at the College, help with everyday tasks and pave the way to future career success.
If you don’t already have a grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths – or equivalent qualifications – you will continue studying these subjects as part of your course at Derby College.
We’ll support you all the way: working with you on the right programme of development throughout your time with us.
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When you’ve completed your course, why not broaden your horizons further still at Derby College? Additional qualifications in subjects ranging from ICT to Retail, Public Services to Travel and Tourism are exciting choices. Or check out our courses in Enterprise if you would like to set up a venture of your own.
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Natasha Thomas
Navigating a customer service career
As a Customer Service apprentice, Natasha Thomas sailed into a new career with classic narrow boat company Avante.
Her placement with the Willington firm – which involved helping run the office, liaising with customers from around the world, inspecting the boats and even driving them occasionally under supervision – led directly to the offer of a full-time job.
Natasha’s success was supported by the NVQ in Customer Service she took at Derby College during her placement.
I knew I wanted to work in customer service but in a role that was a bit different. I love this job. No day is ever the same and there’s always so much variety. My College tutor was really encouraging and regularly came to see me at Avante to go through my course work.
Did you Know?
- There are 4.9 million businesses employing 24.3 million people in the UK
- Business start-up and entrepreneurship culture will be supported by the Derbyshire Economic Strategy
- Some 600,000 additional UK jobs are expected to be created in the professional and business services sector in the next decade
- There are over 80,000 business consultants in the UK
- There are more than 37,000 businesses offering accountancy services
Examples of recent vacancies locally
Office administrator
£17,000 per year.
Recording, filing and
disseminating information
Finance officer
£22,000 per year.
Overseeing book-keeping
and general accounting
Customer service manager.
£26,000 per year.
Developing customer service
standards for a large company
Senior business adviser
Up to £35,000 per year.
Up to £35,000 per year
Helping start-up businesses
Site Information
Courses in this area are run at our Roundhouse campus and our Ilkeston campus as well as in the workplace.
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About Ilkeston »
Useful Websites
www.eskills.com
The Sector Skills Council for Business
and IT
www.sscallianceextranet.org
The Sector Skills Council for the
Financial Services Sector
