A certificate course is similar to a diploma in that you gain a qualification at the end of it and it is shorter than a degree course. However, unlike a diploma, certificate courses usually take months instead of years to complete. Certificate courses are based around a specific skill or career, and although less involved than a degree or diploma, they can help you increase your knowledge, gain accreditation for your current role or get your foot in the door for a career you are interested in. Check out our range of certificate courses and get started today!
Certificate Courses found:
CompTIA CASP+
The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner CASP+ is an advanced-level cybersecurity certification for security architects and senior security engineers charged with leading and improving cybersecurity systems. During the CompTIA CASP+ course, you will...
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...
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...
Counselling
Advisors are prepared and authorized well-being experts. They converse with patients about their life issues and help them discover answers to their issues. Advocates contrast, thus their treatment draws near. Talking treatment assists patients with ta...
Pet First Aid Certification
This certification is brimming with information and consists of six manageable modules to make your studying experience enjoyable and effective. Each module provides you with insight and advice into pet first aid, giving you the knowledge and tools you...
Animal Reiki Certification
Animal Reiki is a healing strategy. Tracing all the way back thousands of years ago, Reiki utilizes positive heavenly energy to mend creatures. It significantly affects the two people and creatures. The standards and purpose of the recuperating practic...
Business Analyst Career Starter Programme
Our comprehensive Business Analyst Career Programme is meticulously crafted to empower aspiring Business Analysts with the essential skills required to not only thrive but also stand out in today’s dynamic and high-speed professional landscape. This pr...
Business Analyst Diploma Career Programme
Our Business Analyst Diploma Career Programme is designed to equip aspiring Business Analysts with the skills needed to compete and excel in today’s dynamic and fast-paced workplace. It also serves as a validation of the existing skills of seasoned Bus...
Change Management Practitioner
Projects are driven by change, and this change often has a high amount of risk – much like sailing on the open sea. Think of Change Management as the captain of a ship sailing toward a new land: ensuring everything stays on track, and that the crew is...
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...
CompTIA PenTest+
Penetration testing is performed by purposefully conducting a cyber attack on an organisation’s computer systems to gauge the effectiveness of that company’s IT security measures. The CompTIA PenTest+ certification is a highly sought-after, hands-on co...
CompTIA CySA+
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CySA+ is your ticket to success in the ever-evolving world of IT security, where attackers are getting more and more advanced – traditional security measures just won’t cut it anymore. That’s where behavioural analytic...
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA Linux+ is the only job-focused Linux certification covering the latest foundational skills demanded by employers. Linux has become well known for being used in devices such as mobile phones or tablets running the Android operating system, web s...
CompTIA Cloud+
Businesses continue to move their operations to the Cloud to enjoy the benefits of increased security, greater operational agility, and more significant advantages over competitors – and therefore, demand for IT professionals with Cloud knowledge is gr...
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (CompTIA ITF+) is the perfect launching pad for you if you’re considering an IT career and don’t know where to start: it will help you discover if you have a knack for IT, and find out if it’s the right career path for you. This...
PRINCE2® Practitioner
PRINCE2® is like a recipe book for project management: just like a recipe book provides step-by-step instructions for preparing a dish, PRINCE2® provides a structured framework for managing projects. It helps ensure that all the necessary steps are fol...
PRINCE2® Foundation
PRINCE2® is like a recipe book for project management: just like a recipe book provides step-by-step instructions for preparing a dish, PRINCE2® provides a structured framework for managing projects. It helps ensure that all the necessary steps are fol...
Change Management Foundation
Projects are driven by change, and this change often has a high amount of risk – much like sailing on the open sea. Think of Change Management as the captain of a ship sailing toward a new land: ensuring everything stays on track, and that the crew is...
BCS Modelling Business Processes Practitioner
The BCS Modelling Business Processes Practitioner can be likened to creating a blueprint for a building: just as a blueprint helps architects and builders understand the structure and layout of a building, modelling business processes helps organisatio...
Online Certificate courses also available
How long are certificate courses?
Certificate courses usually take 3-6 months to complete, depending on your level and the area of study you wish to pursue. You can take a certificate course either at an institution or study it entirely online. Online courses are great for those who want flexibility and to study at their own pace from anywhere in the United Kingdom. You can also rest assured that the courses will cover everything you need to know to achieve your professional goals.
Who should take a certificate course?
Certificate courses range from entry level to level 8 while the specific course you take depends on your current level of experience. They cover a range of subject areas from data analysis to English language certificates, with a recognised qualification at the end of the course. For example, you can obtain an official Certificate in Bookkeeping if you have some experience and want to gain official accreditation by the Institution of Certified Bookkeepers; or if you are looking to increase your skills in bookkeeping for your own business.Â
As well as courses which require some prior skills or knowledge, there are also recognised certificate courses such as the NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and Safety, which are suitable for anyone without experience looking to get into construction and/or health and safety. There are a variety of certificate courses available online which are open to those with experience as well as those without, including:
- CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in HR Practice
- Web Design and Development Certificate (RQF) Level 3
- Level 4 Certificate in Health and Social Care
- CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership
- Certificate in Xero Accounting
- Certified Associate in Project Management
As well as certificates to help you get into (or progress in) a particular career, there are also certificate courses available for those from a more academic background. Higher education and postgraduate certificates are designed for those who have completed A-Levels or a bachelor’s degree and are looking to further their study. They are often the equivalent of a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, but are generally shorter courses and don’t include a dissertation at the end. These, too, can be studied online.
How can a certificate course help me in my career?
Upon successful completion of your certificate course, you will have opened up a new world of opportunity. Some certificate courses such as the NEBOSH health and safety certificates are widely recognised qualifications, often required for work in health and safety roles.Â
Certificate courses can also be a huge part of your CPD (continuous personal/professional development) as they show that you are keen to increase your skills and knowledge by learning new things; whether it’s for a new career or to keep up to date with new information for your current role.