Study Information

How you’ll study

This course is studied 100% online.

Course Duration

Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.

Start dates

Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.

Ofqual Approved

Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.

Comprehensive study material

Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.

Assessment

There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.

Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Academic and Professional Skills Development qualification is to provide learners with an opportunity for deeper engagement with academic and professional skills. These skills will enable learners to advance to academic study through the development of academic conventions, procedures and considerations relevant to study in higher education. It will also enable learners to develop relevant academic skills towards professional, organisational and self-management attributes that are associated with professional practice.
The aims of this programme will allow learners to:
• Apply principles of academic convention
• Develop academic assignments
• Use analytical and critical skills to develop arguments
• Apply time management skills for academic study
• Understand how to source and utilise information for academic study
• Understand own learning styles.

Modules

The learners have to complete one module to achieve the 20 credits.
• Academic and Professional Skills Development (20 credits)

Entry Requirements

The Level 6 certificate requires the learners to have
• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification
• Mature learners (over 21) with management experience
• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
• Come To UK Academy will assess the level of English language proficiency if it is not your native language.

Progressions

The OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Academic and Professional Skills Development qualification bridges the educational and skills gap between relevant qualifications at levels 5,6 and 7.

As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to progress to relevant qualifications at a higher level or for progression with professional practice.

Certification

The Diploma is issued by the OTHM Qualifications. Come To UK Academy is an approved Learning Centre for OTHM qualifications.

Key Facts

Awarding Body: OTHM Qualifications
Course Duration: 2 months
Method of study: Blended Learning / Distance Learning / Full or Part Time
Qualification Level: 6