A diploma is a nationally recognised qualification issued by a college or university, often shorter than a degree (1-2 years) and more theory-based than an apprenticeship as you don’t need to be employed (although there is often a lot of work experience included). There are a variety of diplomas available at educational institutions all over the UK and beyond. Check out our diploma courses and start your student journey today!
Diploma Courses found:
Level 7 Diploma in Import and Export Operations Management
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 7 Extended Diploma in Ports and Shipping Operations Management
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 6 Extended Diploma in Ports and Shipping Operations Management
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 2 Certificate in Ports and Shipping Operations
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 7 Extended Diploma in Import and Export Operations Management
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 6 Extended Diploma in Import and Export Operations Management
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Import and Export Operations Management
The IoSCM import and export academy is dedicated to helping those within the international trade industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise. This level 5 qualification means whether you have previously studied a lower level qualification o...
Level 7 Diploma in Ports and Shipping Operations Management
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 6 Diploma in Ports and Shipping Operations Management
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 5 Diploma in Ports and Shipping Operations Management
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 3 Diploma in Ports and Shipping Operations
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 2 Diploma in Ports and Shipping Operations
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice
The CMI Level 6 Diploma in Professional Management and Leadership Practice is ideal for you if your goal is to further develop your professional management and leadership practice and drive business activities! This highly regarded qualification will p...
Level 6 Diploma in Import and Export Operations Management
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 5 Diploma in Import and Export Operations Management
The IoSCM import and export academy is dedicated to helping those within the international trade industry develop and grow their knowledge and expertise. This level 5 qualification means whether you have previously studied a lower level qualification o...
Level 3 Diploma in Import and Export Operations
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Level 2 Diploma in Import and Export Operations
Guarantee success in your industry with IoSCM. We offer every student much more than just a qualification; we provide the opportunity to grow, learn and progress as a professional with our unrivalled support network. As with most supply chain sectors,...
Interior Design & Decoration Diploma
The ICI Interior Design & Decoration course has been designed in consultation with the Interior Decoration & Design industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently....
Fashion Design Diploma
The ICI Fashion Design course has been designed in consultation with the fashion industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently....
Advertising Diploma
The ICI advertising program designed in conjunction with industry leaders helps you learn the skills you need to succeed in advertising quickly and conveniently....
Online Diploma courses also available
From 14-19 diplomas, which offer better employability prospects, to diplomas of higher education which are equivalent to completing the first and second year of a university degree (or completing a foundation degree), there are many diplomas to choose from. Diplomas are also very diverse and can range in subject from a Level 2 English Language diploma to an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design.
Many diplomas are also arranged so that they can act as a stepping-stone to getting a higher-level qualification such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree, which may be ideal for people aspiring to a career change but lacking the qualifications to do so; as well as those seeking to gain some practical skills.
You can gain a diploma either online or in an institution such as a university or college, allowing for a great degree of flexibility around how, when and where you study. Some of the online diplomas which are available here at CoursesOnline include:
- Diploma in SAGE
- Level 3 Diploma in Human Resource Practice
- Level 7 Diploma in Professional Consulting
- Level 6 Diploma in Business Management
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Level 3 Diploma in Psychology
What can I do with a diploma?
The scope of what you can do after you complete your diploma depends greatly on the type and level of your diploma. Diplomas generally go from entry-level (below GCSE) to level 8, which is equivalent to a PhD or Professional Doctorate. For that reason, the things you can do with a diploma also vary greatly.
Many people go on to study the next diploma level (or go on to do a traditional degree) after completing their diploma. However, you don’t necessarily need to go onto further study, as one great advantage to gaining a vocational qualification is how much work experience you acquire; which is greatly valued by employers. Therefore you can complete your diploma and head straight into full or part-time work or work your way up in the workplace.
Why should I study a diploma?
People all over the world are choosing diplomas rather than traditional degrees or apprenticeships nowadays, and there are many reasons why.
- Balance of Practical and Theoretical Study: Diploma programmes are a great balance between the academic and the practical, meaning that you gain theoretical knowledge whilst gaining work experience at the same time. Unlike an apprenticeship, you aren’t employed and training specifically on the job, however, you still get to gain work experience through work placements and practical workshops and learn the practical applications of your studies.
- Require Less Time and Money: Another great benefit to studying a diploma rather than a degree course is that it costs less in tuition fees and takes less time to complete. For a postgraduate diploma, for example, you are looking at around £5,000, compared to a master’s degree which is generally £10,000 to £12,000.