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The Level 2 Award provides a robust foundation, equipping learners with the essential competencies needed to progress to further study or confidently enter the workplace with a well-rounded understanding of business principles.

Students who successfully complete the NCC Education Level 2 Award in Business can progress to the NCC Education Level 2 Certificate in Business, further enhancing their knowledge and skills to prepare for higher education or professional roles in the business sector.

  • To gain the Diploma, learners MUST achieve the following 2 core units that total 32 credits

    Basics in Business (6 Credits)

    This module introduces foundational concepts of business, covering internal operations like HR, finance, and marketing, alongside external factors such as economic, political, ethical, and global contexts impacting organisations.

    Leadership in Business (6 credits)

    This module explores core leadership concepts, including power, identity, collective leadership, and ethical leadership, while examining historical perspectives and models for ethical business practice.

  • Students should be working towards their GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or an equivalent qualification in their own country and be predicted 4 subjects with minimum grades of ‘C’, ‘4’ or equivalent* in each. These should include Mathematics and English.

    The NCC Education Level 2 Business suite syllabus and assessment is suitable for candidates aged 14 and above (at Key Stage 4 of the English national curriculum) as well as older (including adult) learners.

    It is expected that candidates who are non-native English speakers are able to cope with the demands of preparing for and taking the NCC Education Level 2 Business suite qualification assessment in English.

  • Students who complete the NCC Education Level 2 Award in Business can choose to further expand their knowledge and skills by completing an additional unit to achieve the NCC Education Level 2 Certificate in Business.

  • Assessments for all units are offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year. All units are assessed by assignments and/or examinations.

    Basics in Business 

     View Basics in Business Assignment Assessment Question Paper Here

    View Basics in Business Assignment Assessment Marking Scheme Here

     

    Leadership in Business 

    View LeadershipInBusiness_Assignment Assessment Marking Scheme SAMPLE  Here

    View LeadershipInBusiness_Assignment Assessment_Sample Question Paper Here

  • NCC Education is regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to award the Level 2 Award in Business in England.

  • Students

    If you are interested in completing one of our British qualifications, please send a copy of your qualification(s) to admissions@nccedu.com whereby we can discuss your possibilities for enrolment. 

    Study Centres 

    To start offering the Level 2 Award in Business (L2AB) to your students, fill out our contact form below and a member of team will be in touch.

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Level 2 Certificate in Business (L2CB) https://www.nccedu.com/qualifications/short-courses/level-2-certificate-in-business-l2cb/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:00:46 +0000 https://www.nccedu.com/?post_type=courses_cpt&p=21232 The post Level 2 Certificate in Business (L2CB) appeared first on NCC Education.

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The Level 2 Certificate in Business provides a robust foundation, equipping learners with the essential competencies needed to progress to further study or confidently enter the workplace with a well-rounded understanding of business principles.

Students who successfully complete the NCC Education Level 2 Certificate in Business can progress to the NCC Education Level 2 Diploma in Business, further enhancing their knowledge and skills to prepare for higher education or professional roles in the business sector.

  • To gain the Certificate, learners MUST achieve the following core units that total 32 credits

    Basics in Business (6 Credits)

    This module introduces foundational concepts of business, covering internal operations like HR, finance, and marketing, alongside external factors such as economic, political, ethical, and global contexts impacting organisations.

    Leadership in Business (6 credits)

    This module explores core leadership concepts, including power, identity, collective leadership, and ethical leadership, while examining historical perspectives and models for ethical business practice.

    Introduction to Business Mathematics (20 credits)

    The Business Mathematics module introduces key mathematical concepts and their role in supporting business operations. It highlights the benefits of mathematical knowledge for both businesses and customers, providing an understanding of how businesses rely on these concepts to function effectively.

  • Students should be working towards their GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or an equivalent qualification in their own country and be predicted 4 subjects with minimum grades of ‘C’, ‘4’ or equivalent* in each. These should include Mathematics and English.

    The NCC Education Level 2 Business suite syllabus and assessment is suitable for candidates aged 14 and above (at Key Stage 4 of the English national curriculum) as well as older (including adult) learners.

    It is expected that candidates who are non-native English speakers are able to cope with the demands of preparing for and taking the NCC Education Level 2 Business suite qualification assessment in English.

  • Students who complete the NCC Education Level 2 Certificate in Business can choose to further expand their knowledge and skills by completing an additional unit to achieve the NCC Education Level 2 Diploma in Business.

  • Assessments for all units are offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year. All units are assessed by assignments and/or examinations.

    Basics in Business 

     View Basics in Business Assignment Assessment Question Paper Here

    View Basics in Business Assignment Assessment Marking Scheme Here

     

    Leadership in Business 

    View LeadershipInBusiness_Assignment Assessment Marking Scheme SAMPLE  Here

    View LeadershipInBusiness_Assignment Assessment_Sample Question Paper Here

     

    Introduction to Business Mathematics 

     

     

  • NCC Education is regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to award the Level 2 Diploma in Business in England.

  • Students

    If you are interested in completing one of our British qualifications, please send a copy of your qualification(s) to admissions@nccedu.com whereby we can discuss your possibilities for enrolment. 

    Study Centres 

    To start offering the Level 2 Certificate in Business (L2CB) to your students, fill out our contact form below and a member of team will be in touch.

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Level 3 Certificate in Business (L3CB) https://www.nccedu.com/qualifications/short-courses/level-3-certificate-in-business-l3cb/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:46:51 +0000 https://www.nccedu.com/?post_type=courses_cpt&p=21278 The post Level 3 Certificate in Business (L3CB) appeared first on NCC Education.

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The Level 3 Certificate in Business provides the learner with key employability and career skills. In addition, it combines these functional skills with mathematical and financial skills needed to promote decision making.

Students who successfully complete the NCC Education Level 3 Certificate in Business can progress to the NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business, further enhancing their knowledge and skills to prepare for higher education or professional roles in the business sector.

  • To gain the Diploma, learners MUST achieve the following core unit that total 32

    Advanced Basics in Business (12 Credits)

    This module takes an integrative approach to business, demonstrating the relationships between many academic perspectives, rather than restricting it to any one disciplinary or functional viewpoint. This will increase candidates understanding of the contemporary issues facing organisations, their management, the economy and the business environment.

    Developing Financial Forecasting and Accounting in Business (20 credits)

    This module takes an integrative approach to business, demonstrating the relationships between many academic perspectives, rather than restricting it to any one disciplinary or functional viewpoint. This will increase candidates understanding of the contemporary issues facing organisations, their management, the economy and the business environment. This module explores introduced to the types of costs that different businesses will incur. This will include the management of costs and revenue to generate a profit. The learner will develop an understanding of break-even analysis and financial forecasting within a business and understand how a business prepares and manages the accounting process.

  • Learners should have completed their GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or an equivalent* qualification in their own country and passed 4 subjects with minimum grades of ‘C’, ‘4’ or equivalent* in each. These should include Mathematics and English.

    The NCC Education Level 3 Business suite syllabus and assessment is suitable for candidates aged 16 and above (at Key Stage 4 of the English national curriculum) as well as older (including adult) learners.

    Have a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent for students whose first language is not English.

    Alternatively, students can take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres

  • Students who successfully complete the NCC Education Level 3 Certificate in Business can progress to the NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business, further enhancing their knowledge and skills to prepare for higher education or professional roles in the business sector.

  • Assessments for all units are offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year.

    All units are assessed by assignments and/or examinations.

    Advanced Basics in Business 

    View Advanced Basics in Business SAMPLE Assessment Here

    View Advanced Basics in Business_SAMPLE_Assessment_Here

    Developing Financial Forecasting and Accounting in Business 

    View Developing Financial Forecasting and Accounting Sample Question Paper Here

    View Developing Financial Forecasting and Accounting Sample Assessment Marking Scheme Here

  • NCC Education is regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to award the Level 3 Certificate in Business in England.

  • Students

    If you are interested in completing one of our British qualifications, please send a copy of your qualification(s) to admissions@nccedu.com whereby we can discuss your possibilities for enrolment. 

    Study Centres 

    To start offering the Level 3 Certificate in Business (L3DB) to your students, fill out our contact form below and a member of team will be in touch.

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Level 3 Award in Business (L3AB) https://www.nccedu.com/qualifications/short-courses/level-3-award-in-business-l3ab/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:41:17 +0000 https://www.nccedu.com/?post_type=courses_cpt&p=21240 The post Level 3 Award in Business (L3AB) appeared first on NCC Education.

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The Level 3 Award in Business provides a robust foundation, equipping learners with the essential competencies needed to progress to further study or confidently enter the workplace with a well-rounded understanding of business principles.

Students who successfully complete the NCC Education Level 3 Award in Business can progress to the NCC Education Level 3 Certificate in Business, further enhancing their knowledge and skills to prepare for higher education or professional roles in the business sector.

  • To gain the Award, Students MUST achieve the following core unit that totals 12 credits

    Advanced Basics in Business (12 Credits)

    This module takes an integrative approach to business, demonstrating the relationships between many academic perspectives, rather than restricting it to any one disciplinary or functional viewpoint. This will increase candidates understanding of the contemporary issues facing organisations, their management, the economy and the business environment.

  • Learners should have completed their GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or an equivalent* qualification in their own country and passed 4 subjects with minimum grades of ‘C’, ‘4’ or equivalent* in each.

    These should include Mathematics and English. The NCC Education Level 3 Business suite syllabus and assessment is suitable for candidates aged 16 and above (at Key Stage 4 of the English national curriculum) as well as older (including adult) learners. Have a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent for students whose first language is not English.

    Alternatively, students can take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.

  • Students who complete the NCC Education Level 3 Award in Business can choose to further expand their knowledge and skills by completing an additional unit to achieve the NCC Education Level 3 Certificate in Business.

  • Assessments for all units are offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year. All units are assessed by assignments and/or examinations.

    View Advanced Basics in Business_SAMPLE_Assessment_Here

    View Advanced Basics in Business_SAMPLE_Marking Scheme Here

  • NCC Education is regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to award the Level 3 Award in Business in England.

  • Students

    If you are interested in completing one of our British qualifications, please send a copy of your qualification(s) to admissions@nccedu.com whereby we can discuss your possibilities for enrolment. 

    Study Centres 

    To start offering the Level 3 Award in Business (L3AB) to your students, fill out our contact form below and a member of team will be in touch.

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Award in Teaching & Training https://www.nccedu.com/qualifications/professional-development/award-in-teaching-training/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:55:46 +0000 https://www.nccedu.com/?post_type=courses_cpt&p=19936 The post Award in Teaching & Training appeared first on NCC Education.

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  • The NCC Education Award in Teaching and Training is a professional development course for individuals who are embarking on their teaching journey, or experienced lecturers who are looking to refresh their skills as part of their continuous professional development.
    The course will provide learners with an introduction to the practice of teaching and support of student learning in higher education. Learners will gain an understanding in how to prepare and deliver face-to-face lessons as well as evaluate learner performance.
    Moreover, learners will gain insight into teaching online and how this can complement face-to-face teaching.
    The course has been designed to be self-studied online with the guidance of a reflective journal, which will guide learners throughout.

  • The Award in Teaching & Training programme covers five key topics designed to equip educators and trainers with essential skills and knowledge.

    • Introduction & Reflective Practice
    • Lesson Preparation
    • Lesson Delivery
    • Assessment and Feedback
    • Online Teaching
  • • 1 Year of teaching experience
    • Basic IT knowledge
    • If a potential learner’s first language is not English, they must also reach the English Language requirements of International Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 6.0 or equivalent

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Short Course in Artificial Intelligence https://www.nccedu.com/qualifications/professional-development/short-courses-in-artificial-intelligence/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:27:05 +0000 https://www.nccedu.com/?post_type=courses_cpt&p=12669 The post Short Course in Artificial Intelligence appeared first on NCC Education.

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  • The Short Course in Artificial Intelligence (AI) short course will provide learners with the foundation and branches of Artificial Intelligence, such as search strategies, knowledge representation and reasoning techniques. This course will also introduce a range of well-known techniques and applications in artificial intelligence, such as fuzzy logic machine learning, expert systems, natural language processing, and intelligent agents.

  • Topics

    • Introduction to AI
    • Problem Solving Using Search
    • Knowledge Representation
    • Uncertain Knowledge
    • Fuzzy Logic
    • Machine Learning
    • Neural Networks
    • Decision Trees
    • Genetic Algorithms
    • Expert Systems
    • Natural Language Processing
    • Intelligent Agents
  • As a minimum, participants should have:

    • Good IT knowledge related to subject area
    • Good understanding of English
    • Knowledge of computer science, programming and mathematics/statistics.

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Applied Skills Certificate in Computing https://www.nccedu.com/qualifications/professional-development/applied-skills-certificate-in-computing/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:10:35 +0000 https://www.nccedu.com/?page_id=602 The post Applied Skills Certificate in Computing appeared first on NCC Education.

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In addition, successful candidates will fulfil the main entry requirements the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing. The successful completion of the three Level 4 units within the Applied Skills Certificate in Computing will allow the student to be exempt from those units if they progress to the Level 4 Diploma in Computing.

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Short Course in Data Science https://www.nccedu.com/qualifications/professional-development/data-science-2/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:09:59 +0000 https://www.nccedu.com/?page_id=598 The post Short Course in Data Science appeared first on NCC Education.

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  • Data science is the study of extracting meaningful insights from data. It is a forward-looking approach with the focus on analysing the past or current data and predicting the future outcomes with the aim of making informed decisions.

    Regardless of industry or size, organisations that wish to remain competitive in the age of big data need to efficiently develop and implement data science capabilities.

    The Short Courses in Data Science have four levels:

    • Short Course in Data Science: An Introduction
    • Short Course in Data Science: Intermediate
    • Short Course in Data Science: Advanced
    • Short Course in Data Science: Expert

     

  • The following topics will be covered:

    • Statistics
    • Coding
    • Modelling
    • Data Visualisation
  • The Short Courses in Data Science has four levels with each covering topics in Statistics, Coding, Modelling and Data Visualization verticals. Entry requirements:

    Short Couse in Data Science: An Introduction 

    Individuals who are just embarking on the data science journey either as a “STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fresh graduate or those looking to upskill into data science. Knowledge of either computer science, programming or strong mathematics background is essential.

    Short Couse in Data Science: Intermediate

    The intermediate course is designed to provide individuals who have 2-3 years experience working in a data analytics or analysis discipline such as finance, business planning, marketing or sales who are looking to develop an understanding of data science. Basic practical knowledge of computer science, programming or strong mathematics background is a must. The individual must have attended and passed the Beginner Data Science course or other associated data science course.

    Short Couse in Data Science: Advance 

    Analytics practitioners who have more than 3 years of experience operating in a data analytics or analysis team looking to increase their knowledge in data science. They must have attended and passed the Intermediate Data Science course or other associated data science course.

    Short Couse in Data Science: Expert 

    Data Science team leaders looking to step into senior management role. Must have attended the Short Course in Data Science: Advanced
    or other associated data science course.

  • Produced and delivered by specialists and practitioners in the industry, our data science short courses are for anyone looking to develop their knowledge or learn new skills in this domain.

     

     

  • Short Course in Data Science: An Introduction

    • Understand computer instructions and data types
    • Know how to manage a digital project
    • Be able to structure, manipulate and represent data

    Short Course in Data Science: Intermediate

    • Be able to describe the data science process and how its components interact
    • Understand database systems concepts, concepts associated with the relational model, use structured & unstructured data
    • Develop database system using SQL
    • Learn to apply different types of data related questions and analytics patterns

    Short Course in Data Science: Advanced

    • Be able to extract, transform and load (ETL) data
    • Be able to explain ETL testing process and types of ELT testing
    • Be able to create the ETL test case in a given scenario
    • Setting up the data analytics team structures, roles and responsibilities
    • Be able to represent unstructured text documents with appropriate format
    • Be able classify text to classes or categories (Naïve Bayes, k Nearest Neighbour (kNN), Logistic Regression)
    • Be able to identify the clustering structure of mass text

    Short Course in Data Science: Expert

    • Be able to explain ethical and privacy issues in data science conduct and apply ethical practices
    • Understand the life of a data scientist – identify problem, define question, define ideal dataset, obtain and analyse data, and distribute results
    • Setting up the data analytics team structures, roles and responsibilities

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Short Course in Cyber Security https://www.nccedu.com/qualifications/professional-development/cyber-security/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:09:42 +0000 https://www.nccedu.com/?page_id=596 The post Short Course in Cyber Security appeared first on NCC Education.

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  • The Short Course in Cyber Security will provide participants with knowledge of the fundamental principles, underlying theory and practical skills employed in securing information and networks.

    It will allow learners to assess the security risks inherent in computer networks and the technologies that can be employed to counter such risks. It covers cryptographic algorithms, including practical examples of breaking codes. As a practical course that teaches the principles of network security and cryptography. Learners will be able to acquire and demonstrate their practical, work ready skills in this field.

    • Cryptography Fundamentals
    • Public-Key Infrastructure
    • Web Security
    • Email Security
    • Data Protection
    • Vulnerability Assessment
    • Authentication
    • Access Control
    • Firewalls
    • VPN
    • Remote Access
    • Wireless Security
  • As a minimum, participants should have:

    • Good IT knowledge
    • Good understanding of English
  • Manage IT/technology security management process, requirements and systems.

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