Professional Development

CIPS Qualifications (Levels 3–6)

Take your procurement career further with a globally recognised qualification.
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is the world’s leading awarding body for procurement and supply training. Employers worldwide recognise CIPS as the benchmark of professional excellence, and completing Levels 3–6 puts you on the pathway to becoming an MCIPS Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional.

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Early Years & Childcare Qualifications

Our Early Years & Childcare qualifications give you the skills, confidence, and professional recognition to progress in a rewarding career supporting children and young people. Delivered online with full tutor support, these programmes are designed for working professionals and those looking to advance in the childcare

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Business & Management Qualifications

Strong leadership and effective business skills are essential in every industry. Our Business and Management programmes are designed to develop confident leaders, skilled managers, and professionals who are ready to make a positive impact.
With flexible delivery and expert tutor support, you’ll gain the tools to succeed in today’s competitive workplace.

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CIPS Qualifications

Advance your procurement career with globally respected CIPS qualifications. Recognised worldwide as the standard of professional excellence, CIPS Levels 3–6 put you on the path to MCIPS Chartered status. Our flexible training helps you develop the skills and confidence to stand out in the industry.

Who is it for?
Perfect for those working in procurement who want to strengthen their knowledge and move towards management roles. Also suitable for anyone planning to progress onto the CIPS Level 4 Diploma.
Who is it for?
This is the entry point to CIPS Diploma-level study. Equivalent to the first year of a degree, it’s ideal for those working in operational roles or managing procurement teams.
Who is it for?
Designed for senior buyers, contract and supply chain managers who want to lead procurement functions and improve organisational performance.
Who is it for?
The final step towards MCIPS Chartered status. Designed for experienced procurement leaders and professionals ready to take on strategic and policy-influencing roles.

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Early Years and Childcare

Gain the skills, confidence, and recognition to advance in Early Years and Childcare. Our online programmes, supported by expert tutors, are designed for working professionals and anyone looking to progress in the sector.

Who is it for?
For those working or preparing to work in playwork settings, such as after-school clubs, holiday play schemes, or community settings.
What you’ll learn:
- Principles of playwork practice
- Supporting inclusive play environments
- Safeguarding and health & safety
- Working with families and communities
- Reflective practice and professional development
Entry requirements: Aged 18+ and working or volunteering in a playwork setting.
Who Is It For?
Suitable for learners aged 18 and over, who are currently employed as an early years Level 3 practitioner.

It would suit learners who are looking to develop leadership and specialist skills for use in their current role, or in preparation to take on a specialist role such as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator or a Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator.

It would also suit learners who want to progress to further learning to take on a position of leadership within the setting.
Entry Requirements
Learners must be 18+ and hold a full Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification. This is a work-based qualification. Learners must be employed in an Early Years setting at Level 3 to complete this qualification.
What You’ll Learn
The content covers the age range from 0-5 years and includes the following areas
- Enabling children to learn
- promoting health and wellbeing
- special educational needs
- working with families implementing change
Learners will develop and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities.
Who Is It For?
It is suitable for learners already working in the early years sector in a managerial role, as well as learners that may wish to develop their career or increase their understanding through professional development.
Entry Requirements
Learners must be aged 19 or over to study this qualification. To be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills, learners will need to be working in the role of leader, deputy or manager in an appropriate setting, or have the opportunity to carry out responsibilities associated with these roles to be able to study for the Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner. The total number of mandatory work placement hours is a minimum of 300 hours.
What You’ll Learn
This qualification is designed to support the development of leadership and management skills in early years and the knowledge and skills relating to early years practice.
Who Is It For?
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a level 2 qualification in a related subject. It is useful for learners who provide direct support and those working in sectors such as:

• healthcare
• social care
• leisure
• education
• early years
• voluntary.
Entry Requirements
Learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.
What You’ll Learn
The objectives of this qualification are to gain knowledge and understanding of autism, including:
- How to adopt a positive approach to supporting autistic individuals
- The current legislative framework relating to autistic individuals and how different theories have developed over time
- How to support and manage transitions for autistic individuals
- The range of therapeutic interventions and support available for autistic individuals and co-occurring conditions
- How to support communication and social interaction for autistic individuals
- How to develop an understanding of how autistic individuals may be vulnerable and the support worker’s role and responsibilities relating to safeguarding according to legislative requirements.
Who is it for?
This qualification is designed to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health. It will also support learner progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector.
Entry Requirements
Learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification, however, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 mental health qualification, or qualifications in healthcare or social care contexts.
What You’ll Learn
This qualification will:
- focus on the study of mental health and mental well-being to support different occupational areas
- offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge and understanding.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to understand:
- mental health legislation, services and public attitudes and how these have evolved
- how to support mental well-being through various stages of life
- mental ill health, treatment options available and the potential consequences of mental ill health
- the skills required to work in a mental health service.

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Business and Management

Strong leadership and sound business skills are essential across all sectors. Our Business and Management programmes help you develop into a confident leader or capable manager through practical, employer-focused learning. With flexible study options and expert tutor support, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to progress at any stage of your career.

Who Is It For?
This qualification is designed for learners who are working, or would like to work, in a business administration role within any sector or industry. It is ideal for those who are new to the role or who have been working at that level for a short period of time.
Entry Requirements
Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.
What You’ll Learn
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding to work as a Business Administrator within any sector or industry.

The qualification will support learners completing the Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, and can also be used as a stand-alone qualification for those learners wishing to gain a qualification in business administration.
Who is it for?
This Qualification This qualification is designed for learners who are working as a team leader/supervisor with operational/project responsibilities or responsibility for managing a team.

This qualification has been aligned to the Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship standard.
Entry requirements
This Qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
What You’ll Learn
This qualification is designed for learners who are working as a team leader/supervisor with operational/project responsibilities, or responsibility for managing a team. The purpose of the NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge is to provide the knowledge, understanding and skills required to work as a team leader/supervisor.