An award is an accredited certification issued by a United Kingdom Awarding Body and is the most basic qualification within the Awards, Certificates and Diplomas regulatory framework. Awards are usually short courses worth 1-12 credits and can be taken in any number of subject areas, usually vocational but also covering academic subjects such as maths and English. Awards can be taken at an entry-level (Level 1) all the way up to Level 7. Check out our award courses and get started on your journey to success today!
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CMI Level 3 in Principles of Management and Leadership
The CMI Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership is suitable for practising or aspiring managers who will supervise or manage a team to achieve clearly defined outcomes. They will set and monitor goals and objec...
CMI Level 5 Award in Managing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The CMI Level 5 Qualification in Managing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is tailored for practicing middle managers and leaders who report to senior managers or business owners. It focuses on equipping managers with the understanding and skills nec...
CMI Level 3 Award in Management and Leadership
The Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership has been developed for practising or aspiring managers who will supervise or manage a team to achieve clearly defined outcomes and who have day-to-day operational activities as a key part of...
CMI Level 8 in Strategic Direction and Leadership
These qualifications are designed for Directors and Senior Managers who have the authority across organisational and personal inspiration to translate organisational strategy into effective performance. The qualifications require directors and senior m...
CMI Level 7 in Professional Consulting
These are postgraduate-level qualifications in Professional Consulting developed by Institute of Consulting and the Chartered Management Institute. They are designed for practising or aspiring Consultants who want to develop their strategic consultancy...
CMI Level 7 in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring
This Master’s Level qualification in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring is designed for individuals who have the strategic authority and responsibility for developing and implementing a coaching and mentoring strategy across organisations. You wil...
CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership
Equivalent to a Master’s Degree, the CMI Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership course is designed to improve your practical ability to impact on organisational success at a strategic level. These qualifications are designed for managers who...
CMI Level 5 in Professional Consulting
The CMI Level 5 Qualifications in Professional Consulting (RQF) have been developed by Chartered Management Institute (CMI) in cooperation with the Institute of Consulting (IC). These qualifications are designed for Professional Consultants who want to...
CMI Level 5 in Management Coaching and Mentoring
CMI Level 5 in Coaching and Mentoring courses are designed for professionals currently working at the Middle Management level and/or aiming to move into a more senior position, they focus on developing your coaching and mentoring skills in management....
CMI Level 5 in Management and Leadership
CMI Level 5 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Management and Leadership This programme is designed to maximise leadership and management capabilities and leads to the opportunity to become a Chartered Manager. You will be allocated an experienced busin...
CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Award Programmes in L&D
CIPD qualifications are internationally recognised and offer you an accredited route into the Learning and Development field. With AVADO in partnership with CIPD Enterprises you can gain your professional CIPD Level 5 qualification online, allowing you...
AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
The AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping covers a basic introduction to the bookkeeping skills necessary for entry-level roles. Students will develop practical accountancy skills in manual bookkeeping tasks and an understanding of the associated documents...
CMI Level 7 Award in Professional Management and Leadership Practice
The CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice qualification is for senior leaders looking to build on their strategic management and leadership skills, with a focus on the requirements of implementing organisational strategy. Th...
CMI Level 6 Award in Professional Management and Leadership Practice
The CMI Level 6 Award in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is ideal for you if you aim to develop professional management and leadership practice and drive business activities in a Senior, Regional Specialist, or Director-level management...
CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership
The CMI Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management gives you an opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills in a way that works for you, your team and your organisation. You’ll learn what effective leadership looks like in today’s orga...
CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership
The CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership qualification is ideal for Middle Managers who are accountable to senior management or business owners. This highly regarded CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership will develop your skills and...
CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership
Want to take your leadership skills to the next level? The internationally recognised CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership is the perfect qualification for you. Learn how to effectively manage people and teams, grow your personal and manageme...
CMI Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership
The CMI Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership is the perfect stepping stone for early-career managers who want to improve their leadership skills! With this internationally recognised qualification, you’ll learn how to set and monito...
CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading
Are you looking to improve your leadership skills and advance your career? The CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading qualification may be just what you need! The CMI Level 2 Award in Team Leading is designed for individuals who are new to management or loo...
Online Award courses also available
Why should I take an award?
An award provides the student with the most basic qualification within the Award, Certificate and Diploma system, which is advantageous for numerous reasons. The credits assigned to either an award, certificate or diploma give us a suggestion of the length and duration of a course: the 1-12 credits which comprise an award qualification mean that the average student could take 10 hours to complete one credit, 120 hours in total to complete a short course or a short training qualification.Â
By comparison, certificate qualifications are worth 13-36 credits and diplomas worth 37 credits. This means that an award qualification, especially an online course is the perfect part-time accompaniment to a working or family lifestyle, enabling the student to bolster their professional development via e-learning in their specific area of work, whilst still making time for other commitments.Â
How can I take an award?
Entry requirements for award courses depend on the level of the award and the provider of the course: entry-level awards very rarely ask for academic qualifications, and awards offered at higher levels might simply demand experience in the subject (for example management experience for a Level 5 Business Management Award) or for the student to have completed preceding awards or other relevant academic qualifications. Awards courses can be taken in local colleges and education centres, whilst others are online courses taken via distance learning.Â
What can I do after an award course?
Some award courses enable their students to go straight into work after completing their 120 hours of a training course; many can use an award qualification as a stepping stone to an entry-level job in their chosen field, where they can then take the proceeding award levels as they work.Â
Awards also provide a stepping stone into further study or even higher education, where students can choose to continue with their studies full-time, perhaps opting for a certificate qualification before progressing onto a diploma qualification. Awards can also simply enhance your CV and employability: those working in vocational professions can simply refine and improve their skill-set with an award qualification specialising in their field.