Valuable credentials from a Leadership and Management course should be accessible. Now they are.

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The Leadership and Management course employers value

Improve your career prospects with a course from HRUC in Leadership and Management, leading to a Higher Technical Qualification (Pearson BTEC HNC/HND)*

Get essential business knowledge and practical skills to enjoy a successful career in various managerial roles.

Study these flexible business programmes, while balancing other commitments and advancing your education - without sacrificing family time, or life’s luxuries.

 

*Subject to course approval
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The Leadership and Management course* to enhance your career

This leadership and management course is designed to meet with your ambitions and support your growth.

Enjoy flexible learning

Study online to fit your learning around your life, with guided and independent learning, and stay engaged and motivated with the College Online Learning Platform, used to deliver our courses.

These courses include support for live academic tutorials, workshops, and seminars, as well as self-directed activities, individual reflections, and collaborative projects.

The College Online Learning Platform provides all the content and support needed to complete your course successfully.

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Earn recognised qualifications

Get the credentials that employers and universities recognise. Accredited by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, these qualifications are eligible for loan funding from the government-owned Student Loans Company.

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Develop transferable skills

Higher Technical Qualifications give you the academic underpinnings that you need, but focus on their application in the real-world, giving you the practical skills that employers want.

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Receive priceless support

Get dedicated support every step of the way, with access to skilled Tutors and experienced Success Coaches, who’ll work with you to achieve your personal goals.

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High quality teaching

Expert Instruction, excellent content and resources delivered seamlessly with best-in-class technology.

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A Higher Technical Qualification in Leadership and Management which can be “stacked” towards a Degree

Unlock your potential with a Higher Technical Qualification (Pearson BTEC HNC/HND) in Leadership and Management*.

Lay the foundation with the HNC (Level 4) course before progression to our HND (Level 5) programmes, and gain practical skills and recognised qualifications that can pave the way for degree-level studies, higher apprenticeships, and professional certifications.

Seamlessly advance your education and future career, with flexibility and support from our network of trusted college partners, with progression to a range of top-up degrees, all while studying online.

Upon completion of the HND (Level 5) in Leadership and Management*, you can top-up to a degree (Level 6) qualification.

If you wish to top-up to a degree, face-to-face and online top-up courses are available at: 

  • Coventry University Group
  • University of Portsmouth
  • Sheffield Hallam University
  • University of Roehampton
  • Oxford Brookes University

 

*Subject to course approval

The Leadership Management Course Paving the Way to Higher Education

Our HNC provides a solid foundation for further study at Level 5, while the HND prepares you for a degree-level qualification, including higher apprenticeships and professional body qualifications.

The Leadership and Management Course With A Career-Focused Curriculum

Meet the demands of the modern workplace, and gain skills valued by employers, with a curriculum covering essential leadership and management topics including, operations, human resource management, marketing, and digital business practices.

Pearson BTEC HNC – Level 4

Pearson BTEC HNC – Level 4

The HNC (Level 4) Leadership and Management course* helps you develop essential core skills and prepares you for further study at Level 5 or entry into the workforce with a foundational introduction to business and its various functions.

The in-depth curriculum focuses on:

  • The Contemporary Business Environment
  • Marketing Processes and Planning
  • Management of Human Resources
  • Leadership and Management
  • Accounting Principles
  • Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set)
  • Operational Planning and Management
  • Digital Business in Practice

HNC (Level 4) career opportunities

Once you’ve completed the HNC, you will be able to apply for diverse roles such as:

  • HR Assistant
  • Recruitment Coordinator
  • HR Advisor
  • Marketing Executive
  • Marketing Communications Assistant
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Book-Keeper
  • Payables Officer
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Procurement Specialist​

See full course details here.

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Pearson BTEC HND – Level 5

Pearson BTEC HND – Level 5

Build on the HNC (Level 4) with the HND (Level 5) Leadership and Management course*, offering advanced knowledge and skills for roles such as Operations Manager and Departmental Manager.

Prepare yourself for middle management positions and gain knowledge aligned with Occupational Standards for Operations or Departmental Managers, with a curriculum including:

  • Organisational Behaviour Management
  • Managing and Leading Change (Pearson-set)
  • Principles of Operations Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Business Information Technology Systems
  • Developing Individuals, Teams, and Organisations
  • Business Communications and Relationship Management
  • Business Data Analytics and Insights

HND (Level 5) career opportunities

Once you’ve completed the HND, you will be able to apply for diverse roles such as:

  • Assistant Recruitment Manager
  • HR Consultant
  • Assistant Marketing Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Departmental Manager
  • General Manager​​

See full course details here.

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Degree - Level 6

Degree - Level 6

Upon completion of the Higher Technical Qualification (Pearson BTEC HNC / HND) in Leadership and Management*, you can apply to top-up to a degree (Level 6) qualification.

If you wish to top-up to a degree, face-to-face and online top-up courses are available, via application, at: 

  • Coventry University Group
  • University of Portsmouth
  • Sheffield Hallam University
  • University of Roehampton
  • Oxford Brookes University 

Pearson BTEC HNC – Level 4

The HNC (Level 4) Leadership and Management course* helps you develop essential core skills and prepares you for further study at Level 5 or entry into the workforce with a foundational introduction to business and its various functions.

The in-depth curriculum focuses on:

  • The Contemporary Business Environment
  • Marketing Processes and Planning
  • Management of Human Resources
  • Leadership and Management
  • Accounting Principles
  • Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set)
  • Operational Planning and Management
  • Digital Business in Practice

HNC (Level 4) career opportunities

Once you’ve completed the HNC, you will be able to apply for diverse roles such as:

  • HR Assistant
  • Recruitment Coordinator
  • HR Advisor
  • Marketing Executive
  • Marketing Communications Assistant
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Book-Keeper
  • Payables Officer
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Procurement Specialist​

See full course details here.

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Pearson BTEC HND – Level 5

Build on the HNC (Level 4) with the HND (Level 5) Leadership and Management course*, offering advanced knowledge and skills for roles such as Operations Manager and Departmental Manager.

Prepare yourself for middle management positions and gain knowledge aligned with Occupational Standards for Operations or Departmental Managers, with a curriculum including:

  • Organisational Behaviour Management
  • Managing and Leading Change (Pearson-set)
  • Principles of Operations Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Business Information Technology Systems
  • Developing Individuals, Teams, and Organisations
  • Business Communications and Relationship Management
  • Business Data Analytics and Insights

HND (Level 5) career opportunities

Once you’ve completed the HND, you will be able to apply for diverse roles such as:

  • Assistant Recruitment Manager
  • HR Consultant
  • Assistant Marketing Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Departmental Manager
  • General Manager​​

See full course details here.

Enquire today

Degree - Level 6

Upon completion of the Higher Technical Qualification (Pearson BTEC HNC / HND) in Leadership and Management*, you can apply to top-up to a degree (Level 6) qualification.

If you wish to top-up to a degree, face-to-face and online top-up courses are available, via application, at: 

  • Coventry University Group
  • University of Portsmouth
  • Sheffield Hallam University
  • University of Roehampton
  • Oxford Brookes University 

Entry requirements for our Leadership and Management course

Our admissions team values relevant industry experience just as highly as academic qualifications.

So, if you don’t have an academic background, don’t worry – your industry experience is considered on merit, and we encourage you to apply.

A full breakdown of the entry requirements, including academic qualifications, can be found below:

Academic qualifications:

  • MMM or better (96 UCAS points), or
  • A relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma, or
  • A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business or a related subject, with an overall Merit.

English
and Maths:

  • GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English, or
  • Equivalent Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.

Industry
experience:

  • Applications from those without formal qualifications but with relevant industry experience are considered on merit.
  • Normally expected to have achieved a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English.

English
proficiency
(for non-native speakers)

  • CEFR level B2
  • PTE Academic 59
  • IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands)​​

Start dates:

  • 27 January 2025
  • 14 April 2025
  • 8 September 2025​​

Fees:

£6,500 per year for UK students (January 2025 and April 2025 entry).

All fees are payable to the college with which you enrol (terms & conditions apply). 

Note

  • International student applications are not currently considered but please register your interest.
  • Payment plans are available upon enquiry.
  • For successful applicants, offers will be made upon course approval.

Our courses are designed to accommodate your life commitments

At College Online, we believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your everyday commitments to pursue an education.

Balance your daily responsibilities while advancing your skills, with personalised support tailored to your needs.

How to enquire

To enquire, complete the following steps:
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Get in touch with College Online through email, phone, chat or one of our forms.
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Complete the online enquiry form available below
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Submit the required academic qualifications and any evidence of relevant industry experience.
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Student Enrolment Advisors are available to assist with the application process, loan applications, and getting started with the course.

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Alternative courses from colleges in the College Online partnership network

Over the course of 2025 and beyond we plan to develop more courses in Digital Technologies (such as cybersecurity, software engineering, data science), Green Technologies (such as advanced manufacturing and construction) and Health (such as counselling and health and social care practitioner).

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Connecting Britain’s learners, employers and further education providers

“As a founding partner, HRUC is delighted to collaborate with College Online to support adult learners in accessing high-quality online courses, meeting the needs of learners and aspirations of employers.”

Keith Smith - CEO of HRUC

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"Widening access to higher technical skills is an important goal for New City College and we look forward to working with College Online to further this shared mission."

Gerry McDonald - Group Principal & CEO, New City College

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"I believe many students today want to combine work with study. A skills-based approach where you can apply your learnings in the workplace is incredibly powerful." 

Albert Hitchcock - Non Executive Director of Nationwide Building Society

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"The college sector has a central role to play in helping to close the growing skills gap. We look forward to working in partnership with College Online to enable busy adults to learn the higher technical skills they need for a fulfilling career."

Graham Razey OBE - CEO, East Kent Colleges Group

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"We look forward to partnering College Online to help close the skills gap and support working adults who wish to acquire valuable skills but need the flexible delivery system offered. HTQs are valuable qualifications from which our learners will benefit."

David Akeroyd - Principal & CEO, Barnsley College

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