A level 4 course is equivalent to the first year of a university degree, meaning that you can gain a higher education qualification without committing to a full 3-year course. Level 4 courses can be taken in a variety of course types, including level 4 awards, Higher National Diplomas (HNDs), NVQs, Certificates of Higher Education and Higher National Certificates (HNC). Level 4 courses are offered in a wide range of subjects and can be studied at a local college or university, or completely online. Check out our range of Level 4 courses and get started today!
Level 4 Courses found:
Counselling Advanced Diploma Level 4
Our level 4 counselling advanced diploma offers an in-depth understanding of the subject matter and gives an insight into the required skills and tools needed to be successful within this career. It is suggested that counselling is a therapeutic proces...

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 4
What if you could progress your school support career, develop your skills AND improve your earning potential – would you do it? Our online Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification course has been designed for those who have a passi...

Advanced Counsellor & Psychotherapist Level 4
As a counsellor, your job is to help your clients to explore their feelings, understand their situations and make positive changes in their lives. Our Advanced Counsellor and Psychotherapist Level 4 course can help you to intensively engage with your c...

Business Management, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Enter your details to receive a FREE laptop if you enrol onto a course! The Undergraduate Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management is a 240 credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an associated Undergraduate degree in Busines...

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Certificate Level 4 RQF
This course is a fully regulated qualification, and it is perfect for anyone with a strong interest in teaching due to the nature and the knowledge expected for this Higher Level Teaching Assistant Certificate Level 4 RQF course. As an HLTA, you will b...

Human Resource Management University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Enter your details to receive a FREE laptop if you enrol onto a course! Providing students with crucial management skills, the Level 4 Diploma in Human Resource Management and the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management combined are a 240-credit course....

IT and Networking University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Enter your details to receive a FREE laptop if you enrol onto a course! If you have the desire to turn your passion for computers into a career, the IT and Networking Diploma offered by Online Business School is definitely a course you should consider....

Counselling Children and Adolescents Level 4
Counsellors encourage clients to explore their feelings, understand their situations better and make positive changes to their lives. This course helps you develop these skills with children and young people specifically in mind. All course materials w...

Accounting and Finance, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Enter your details to receive a FREE laptop if you enrol onto a course! The Undergraduate Level 4 (Accounting and Finance) and Level 5 (Extended Diploma in Management) are a 240 credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an asso...

AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4)
We match any other online provider’s price. The Professional Diploma could be ideal if you understand everything covered at Foundation and Advanced level and are fully competent in double-entry bookkeeping. Students rarely enrol directly onto the...

Entrepreneurship and Management University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Enter your details to receive a FREE laptop if you enrol onto a course! Teaching the CEOs of tomorrow invaluable skills, the Level 4 Diploma in Entrepreneurship and the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management combined are a 240 credit course. These dipl...

IT and Web Design University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Enter your details to receive a FREE laptop if you enrol onto a course! If you have the desire to turn your passion for computers into a career, the IT and Web Development Diploma offered by Online Business School is definitely a course you should cons...

Counselling Studies Level 4
As well as providing an excellent knowledge base in counselling, this bundle is ideal for: Students who are working in a counselling role and want to boost their knowledge and skills Those who want to kick-start their career in counselling This bundle...

Sales and Marketing, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Enter your details to receive a FREE laptop if you enrol onto a course! The Undergraduate Level 4 (Sales and Marketing) and Level 5 (Extended Diploma in Management) is a 240 credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an associat...

AAT Advanced and Professional Diplomas in Accounting (Level 3 & 4)
We match any other online provider’s price. Our Advanced & Professional courses are ideal if you’d like to save money and move seamlessly from one qualification to the next....

Health & Social Care University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Enter your details to receive a FREE laptop if you enrol onto a course! Combined to make a 240-credit diploma, the Undergraduate Level 4/5 Health and Social Care is a fast-track course. The qualification is the equivalent of the first two years of an u...

IT and E-commerce University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Enter your details to receive a FREE laptop if you enrol onto a course! With the number of people shopping online on the rise and the number of online stores ever-increasing, it’s becoming more and more important for retailers and eCommerce stores to k...

Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business Management
These qualifications are designed to provide: Opportunity for learners who are seeking to progress to higher education to enter the second year of a bachelor’s degree in an area of management and aims to develop learners’ understanding of managem...

Leadership and Team Working, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Enter your details to receive a FREE laptop if you enrol onto a course! The Undergraduate Level 4 (Leadership and Team Working) and Level 5 (Extended Diploma in Management) is a 240 credit course designed to fast-track students to the final year of an...

CIPS Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Procurement and Supply
The Level 4 Foundation Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is a valuable investment for anyone considering progressing to a more senior role within the supply chain management and procurement sector. This course focuse...

Online Level 4 courses also available
Level 4 courses are more in-depth than A-Levels, and as they are equal to the first year of an undergraduate degree, will contain the same level of complexity as a degree would. Level 4 courses are a great way for you to find out whether you’d like to go on to complete a degree program, or whether you’d rather gain the qualification and go directly into the workplace.
Many Level 4 courses are more vocational than bachelor’s degrees and are more diverse in terms of the amount of work experience, the course materials and the payment options. You can study in class at a local college or university, or online here at CoursesOnline. The following are just a few examples of what Level 4 courses you can study:
- AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting
- Health and Social Care (University Levels 4 and 5)
- Pearson HND in Business Management
- CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership
- IDM Award in Digital Marketing
You can study all of the above online, from anywhere in the UK, in the learning environment that suits you. These flexible distance learning courses allow you to work around your current schedule, working as and when you can to complete your studies.
The courses vary in their length, ranging from a certain number of hours and several weeks to 1.5 years. Higher National Certificates and other standard Level 4 courses often take a year full time or two years part-time. The time it takes to complete your course will depend on the requirements for the qualification, the type of subject and the depth of the units included.
What are the entry requirements?
The entry requirements for a level 4 course vary depending on the subject. For example, a Level 4 Certificate in Management may require all students to be presently employed in a leadership role. Some subjects also require prior knowledge in the form of a level 3 qualification or other further education qualifications such as A-Levels in any subject.
Some courses also have lower requirements such as entry-level qualifications or GCSEs including English and maths. However, if you have no previous experience and are not employed in the field you are studying either, then you can still enrol on some courses such as the Level 4 Teaching Assistant Course and use this qualification to get a head start in a career you want.
What can I do after a level 4 course?
Upon completion of this course, there are a variety of options available to you. When you complete a vocational level 4 course such as a Diploma in Education and Training, you can go straight into work, building up your work experience and going on to study a higher apprenticeship or teaching qualification. Level 4 courses are a great way into higher-level qualifications and allow you to go on to study a foundation degree or a bachelor’s, provided successful completion of your level 4 course.