For success in today's business environment, the capabilities needed have changed significantly from what was required five years ago. The influence of technology, globalisation and environmental issues mean that the modern professional needs to be adaptable, to cope with new ways of working.
This qualification is for people looking to progress and update their skill set as well as newly employed staff starting their career. For new employees, it introduces an understanding of how businesses are run and how to contribute to their success. For experienced employees, the qualification will refresh, update and introduce modern concepts to improve skills.
The programme focuses on the key capabilities you need to add value to your organisation. It encompasses practical skills, knowledge and guidance on how to improve working methods and builds the foundation to progress onto the next academic level, such as an ABE Level 4 Diploma.
Skills and knowledge developed by this qualification:
- The nature of business
- Key processes and resources in business
- New ways of working in business
- The skills needed for successfully working in business
The qualification is at the same level of difficulty as a UK A-level.
Assessed by open book exam.