Career Booster Schedule

Delivered by Sheikh Bilal Khan, University of Bradford

This session will be held online. 

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: This session is aimed at entrepreneurs who have either set up a business recently or looking to set up a business. It will explore options in relation to business structures and legal entities as well as some pitfalls to watch out for. 

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Beverley Thomas, University of Bradford

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: Graduate recruiters are advertising their opportunities and they will be looking for you - but how can you find them? This session will show you how to explore graduate opportunities including looking at graduate programmes as well as immediate vacancies. We will cover job seeking strategies and provide advice on what recruiters are looking for, and how to make yourself stand out from the crowd. 

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

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Delivered by Hamida Laher, University of Bradford

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: International Students from Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Details of the session: Learn how to make your presentations more effective through structure and use of language to signpost your argument and support your audience’s understanding. We will guide you through each section of the presentation, providing useful language and tips at each stage. 

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

Registration for this session has now closed as it has reached capacity. Please register for alternate sessions.

Delivered by Takao Maruyama, University of Bradford

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Management Postgraduate

Details of the session: We will go over the following components: 

• Create simple one-way frequency tables 
• Create data visualisations 
• Understand different types of data measurement 
• Calculate and interpret fundamental statistics 
• Measure associations between two variables  

You will learn basics of statistical concepts and techniques, which will boost your employability. As you may be aware, there are so many data analytics tools.  For example, you can learn Python or R, but they are all code-based. SAS Enterprise Guide on the other hand does not require users to use code, as you gain understandings of statistical concepts and techniques. Once you understand those techniques, I would encourage you to further your knowledge using  code-based tools such as Python and R.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 3.00

Registration for this session has now closed as it has reached capacity. Please register for alternate sessions.

Delivered by Kate O'Carroll, LexisNexis

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Law Undergraduates

Details of the session: The session will assist student with navigating their way around LexisNexis when conducting research. Students who complete the session successfully will receive a certificate.  

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Alex Proctor, University of Bradford

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: Applying for Teacher Training – practical hints & tips on the application process 

Are you interested in teaching as a career for you? Come and join us to gain some practical hints and tips on, the different teacher training routes available, how and when to apply , writing a teacher training personal statement , What to expect on selection days and teacher training interviews, teaching in FE, HE and funding for teacher training.  

In this session different teaching providers will provide an overview of their programmes should you wish to make an application.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

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Delivered by Ntwanie Ngomane, Unchartered Professional

This session will be held online.

Details of the session: Writing a CV can be daunting even for the most experienced of professionals, how much more for a soon to be graduate who is entering the market for the first time with no work experience. This is why this session exists, to ensure students are well equipped for their first step toward job hunting, even without any work experience. 

In this session we will look into how to structure a CV, do’s and don’ts, what detail to include and what to do with the work experience section, how to ensure a CV is optimised for ATS, and lastly, how AI can help in this process. This is an interactive session with lots of illustrations and provides students with a complementary CV template at the end.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Panel discussion with Misty Cawley, DAC Beachcroft Solicitors & Terrell Durden, Capsticks Solicitors

Details of the session: Join us for a conversation with women working in various fields in the legal profession, listen to how they got there, how they balance work and family life, how to build a successful career in what has historically been a male dominated world.

Come along and be inspired!

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Abeer Fareed Alkhwaldi (Mutah University, 2019 PhD), Yuliia Smoilovska (DXC Luxcroft, 2019 MBA), Professor Adeeba Malik CBE DL (High Sheriff of West Yorkshire, 2024 Honorary Doctorate)

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: Join us for an engaging Alumni Talk where distinguished graduates share their inspiring journeys, offering insights into how leadership, innovation, and social impact have driven change in their careers and communities. 

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

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Delivered by Robert McClements, Grange Consults

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: An introduction and a refresher for anyone who wants to negotiate and anyone who wants to refresh their skills – maximise your potential. 

• Are you investing in education to improve your personal brand value? 
• Do you want to increase your income? 
• Do you want to find ways to add value to your employability? 

If the answer to any of these questions is, “Yes”, you should book for this workshop now - places will be limited. 

This unique workshop combines the theory of negotiation with real examples and practical exercises. By the end of the session you will have the understanding of how to negotiate and you will have a new level of skills to negotiate for yourself and a new skill to offer any company. 

Aims 

• To increase the awareness of the process of negotiation 
• To provide a framework for preparation and management of that process 
• To enable understanding and analysis of the key stages of a negotiation 
• To identify individual and team techniques

Content 

• Strategies, styles and methods 
• Planning, controlling and concession making 
• Dealing with breakdown/deadlock and finalising deals 
• Key verbal/non-verbal techniques 
• Positional and collaborative bargaining methods

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 5.00

Registration for this session has now closed as it has reached capacity. Please register for alternate sessions.

Delivered by Holly Rounthwaite, Walker Morris Solicitors

Details of the session: Come join Walker Morris for a 1.5-hour workshop on defining, developing and demonstrating commercial awareness. Learn why it matters for legal roles and how to improve your confidence in showcasing it.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Sarah Clark, University of Bradford

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Management

Details of the session: This session will demonstrate the wide range of business-related online sources the library subscribes., Learning how to use the electronics resources not only helps students to find and include excellent quality sources in their assignments, the resources are also widely-used in private businesses so are useful skills to have on a CV.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Ian Hayslop, Anna Fisher and Alumni from the University of Bradford

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: Postgraduate students with Placement opportunities in their programme

Details of the session: Gain advice on how you can best find a placement for your Postgraduate programme, exploring the options you have to find opportunities for your development. Our Careers team will work with you to delve into the impact of a Postgraduate placement and making the most of these opportunities. 

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

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Delivered by Riaz Bashir, SBG Solicitors

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Law

Details of the session: This session should provide students with an insight into family law in practice including highlighting some recent cases and matters generally taken into consideration in such cases. This session assists law students to obtain a deeper understanding of various areas of family law in practice.  

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Martin Levy, University of Bradford

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Law

Details of the session: As a law student, knowing how to use OSCOLA properly is fundamental to your success. But it isn't only an academic requirement, it is also a courtesy. Use it well, and you will make your life and the lives of your academics simpler and more pleasurable. This session will cover the basics - and possibly a bit more. We will learn how to cite books, articles, case law and legislation and how to construct a bibliography. Please come along. Students new to law often tell me that OSCOLA is difficult and intimidating. But it needn't be. Proper referencing is a sine qua non of effective writing not just in academia but in commercial contexts too. When you leave the university, even if you never use OSCOLA again you will use some referencing system. This is especially true of report writing.

Learn more about using legal databases including Lexis, Westlaw and Heinonline during this session.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Thendo Makgatho, MoneyCents

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: Join this workshop where you will be given a budgeting template and the skills required to jumpstart your careers and make money work for you. This practical workshop aims to give you the skills and knowledge to manage your finance and understand money in a professional context.

You will learn about setting SMART money goals and achieving them, how to be confident in your money management, identify your tendencies, patterns and beliefs and gain the confidence to make wise financial moves.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Sarah Clark, University of Bradford

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Management and School of Social Sciences (excluding Psychology)

Details of the session: The session will cover understanding the rules around plagiarism and how to reference using the University's own Harvard referencing style. You will also learn how to do this quickly and efficiently using the free online tool, Bibcitation. 

By attending this session not only will students have a better understanding of how to reference but also the reasons why referencing is important in higher education. Information and digital literacy; Management of self and own performance.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

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Delivered by Raj Soren, Multi Award-winning Black Belt Mindset Business Coach, Author & Martial Artist

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: In this empowering session, Raj Soren will delve into the art of public speaking and confidence building, tailored specifically for neurodiverse students. Discover practical strategies to overcome anxiety, enhance communication skills, and leave a lasting impression. Learn how to harness the power of mindfulness, body language, and vocal delivery to captivate your audience. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, you'll gain the tools to build self-assurance and excel in any public setting. 

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 3.00

Registration for this session has now closed as it has reached capacity. Please register for alternate sessions.

Delivered by Waseem Nazir, Batley Law Solicitors

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Law

Details of the session: This session will discuss various areas of immigration and asylum law, the work the firm does, the day-to-day life of an immigration lawyer and recent success stories. 

Students with an interest in working with immigration should come away with a better understanding of this area of law in practice.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Sarah Lala, Caterbury Advice Centre and Flavia Nabasunda, Millside Centre

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Law

Details of the session: With the ever-increasing cuts on legal aid and free legal advice, community based organisations are sometimes the only option for individuals to obtain free legal advice.

This session discusses some organisations, their history, what they do and how students can get involved as volunteers and/or paid graduates.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Anjum Zulfiqar and Umm Isa, Ansar Finance Group

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: Join this session as Anjum Zulfiqar and Umm Isa join us from Ansar Finance Group to explore how you can develop your fundraising skills. The session will help you to understand how you can raise funds for campaigns when working in the Charity sector.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

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Delivered by Helen Bradley, Anna Fisher and Haleema Mahmood, University of Bradford

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: A demonstration and exploration of the virtual internships platform, The Forage which can be a useful resource to gain insight into different sectors, careers and companies.  

You will: 

• Learn how to gain professional insights and prepare for the next steps in your career through job simulations designed by the world's top employers. 
• Understand the benefits of completing virtual internships, and how to make the most of the insights you will gain. 
• During the session you will begin to explore the site and start one of the internships available with support from Anna, Haleema and Helen from Career and Employability Services.  
• As you work through your internship you will complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from your chosen employer.  
• On completion you will earn a certificate and be able to add this to your CV and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity. 

Attending this session will give you 3 hours towards your HEAR. You will then be able to earn a further 3 hours by completing the virtual internship in your own time (2 additional hours) and a further 1 hour by writing up a reflection on your learning - details to be provided at the session.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 3.00 - 6.00

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Delivered by Irfan Mehmood, University of Bradford

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Management Postgraduates

Details of the session: The session includes interactive demonstrations and discussions on real-world applications of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the retail sector. You will have the opportunity to engage with various trending techniques in the field of AI, ranging from sales Data Visualisation, to help understand diverse customers buying patterns, to People Analytics, to predict employee performance and formulate retention strategies, through to Visual Machine Learning, by deploying facial emotion analysis to analyse and enhance the overall customer experience.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 4.00

Registration for this session has now closed as it has reached capacity. Please register for alternate sessions.

Delivered by Damian Cuke, Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Management

Details of the session: Join this informative session delivered by CIM as they explore employability in the marketing industry. The session will delve into how the marketing industry is currently performing and the impact this has on your employability prospects after graduation. Representatives from CIM will also cover the support and opportunities available to students and graduates to boost your employability and support your future careers.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Augustine Ereyimwen, University of Bradford Careers Ambassador

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: The University of Bradford offers more than just academics - it’s a powerful platform to build skills, expand your network, and gain valuable experiences that set you apart in the job market. This session will explore how actively engaging in university opportunities, such as, Career Booster Ambassador, Career Ambassador, Student Rep, Student leadership in general, volunteering, and ambassador programs, can enhance your employability.

Join us to discover practical strategies for making the most of your university experience. Learn how to showcase your involvement to potential employers, using the LinkedIn platform and develop transferable skills, and create a strong professional brand. Whether you're just starting or looking to maximize your current engagements, this session will provide valuable insights to help you turn university participation into career success. 

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Daniel Robin, Fenchurch Law Solicitors

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Law

Details of the session: Fenchurch Law Solicitors are one of the leading firms of specialists in insurance disputes acting for policyholders. This session will explore such disputes, the law behind it and examples of cases the firm has dealt with. The session is aimed at assisting students in having an understanding of insurance disputes.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Alex Proctor, University of Bradford

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: Applying for Teacher Training – practical hints & tips on the application process.

Are you interested in teaching as a career for you? Come and join us to gain some practical hints and tips on, the different teacher training routes available, how and when to apply , writing a teacher training personal statement , What to expect on selection days and teacher training interviews, teaching in FE, HE and funding for teacher training.  

In this session different teaching providers will provide an overview of their programmes should you wish to make an application.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

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Delivered by Allison Dresner, University of Bradford

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: International Students

Details of the session: Make your assignments more academic through the use of academic vocabulary. Learn some of the most commonly used words in academic writing and how to find more academic synonyms to help with paraphrasing and making your work more sound more academic. 

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

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Delivered by Chris Barankowski, DAC Beechcroft Solicitors

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Law

Details of the session: This session will provide an insight into Health and Safety regulations as well as cases and investigations that arise where there is an allegation of breach of such regulations.  

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Dr. Haroon Iqbal Maseeh, Griffith University, Australia

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: Postgraduates

Details of the session: A PhD is a transformative journey that presents unique challenges and offers invaluable lessons.  In this workshop, the speaker will share personal experiences and key insights gained throughout their PhD journey. The session aims to inspire and guide future scholars by offering practical advice on navigating research challenges, maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and fostering resilience in the face of adversity. 

Through engaging discussions and storytelling activities, attendees will gain diverse perspectives, foster meaningful connections, and discover strategies to thrive both academically and personally. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions in order to plan their future activities.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Alex Proctor, University of Bradford

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: Interviews can be daunting for everyone and on average it can take up to 5-7 interviews before you secure your first graduate job role. As such this session will cover the wide range of interview question types you might face, ranging from understanding the STAR approach to handling value-based questions. This session is therefore a must for anyone who has an interview coming up, has struggled with interviews previously or will be undertaking an interview in the future. This session will be an interactive session with lots of engagement, tips on interview do’s and don’ts and handling interview nerves!  
 
We will also be looking at ChatGPT and the role ChatGPT plays in the Interview Process! This new element will focus on how you can use AI Platforms like ChatGPT to help you prepare to deliver a winning interview!  
 
A session not to be missed! 

Improve interview skills, develop confidence with interview style of questions, share good practice and get to grips with using AI platforms to help prepare for interviews!

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

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Delivered by Karen Martin, University of Bradford

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: International Students

Details of the session: Learn how and why to use sources in your academic writing. We will look at what makes a good source and how to include these in your academic writing without plagiarising. 

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

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Delivered by Stefano De Rose, Touchpoints Business Marketing Ltd

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Management

Details of the session: Key Takeaways:   

• An insight into Vic Taylor's life as a marketing freelancer for 10 years 
• Our top 10 tips to go freelance  
• Debunk a few myths to self-employment/freelancing   
• Free access to Stage 1 of the Marketing Mavericks Programme, which provides a strong realistic overview of the concept of self-employment and freelancing.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

Registration for this session has now closed as it has reached capacity. Please register for alternate sessions.

Delivered by Thang Ho, University of Bradford

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Management

Details of the session: This hands-on workshop is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of financial data analysis using Stata, a powerful statistical software widely used in finance and economics. Participants will learn how to import and manipulate datasets, perform descriptive statistics, and conduct basic regression analysis. 

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 3.00

Registration for this session has now closed as it has reached capacity. Please register for alternate sessions.

Delivered by Daniel Crawshaw, DAC Beachcroft Solicitors

This session will be held online.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Law

Details of the session: Employment law is a minefield with interesting nuances. The session will explore some elements of employment law which should assist students in having an understanding of employment law in practice.  

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 1.50

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Delivered by Nuno Arroteia, University of Bradford

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: All Students

Details of the session: Join this session to explore two opportunities aimed at developing your employability skills. The first is the School of Management Business Simulation Competition, aimed to enhance real life experience of starting and growing a business. This is an opportunity to build employability and entrepreneurial skillsets using SimVenture.

The second part of the session will then invite you to learn about Skills-Log.com, a platform developed by Nuno’s research to help you to create an ePortfolio of skills to showcase and impress employers. You will get the opportunity to gain experience as first time users of the platform. The session will take part over two hours with an hour set aside for each part. 

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 2.00

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Delivered by University of Bradford

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: Accounting & Finance Students

Details of the session: Four accounting and finance students will gain access to shadow the University of Bradford internal accounts team to gain experience in a live environment. Over two afternoons you will work with our finance team to understand the day to day activities they complete and gain live experience as you shadow them.

Students will need to complete the application below to register their interest and will need to be available to attend sessions over 2-days. 

Please note this opportunity is limited to 4 students during the week successful applicants will be notified.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 4.00

This session has now reached capacity and is no longer open for registration. We recommend the following workshops:

• Art of Negotiation
• Alumni Insights: Empowering Change through Leadership, Innovation, and Social Impact.
• My Money at Work

Delivered by Muhamed Farooque, Excelledia

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: All

Details of the session: Innovate & Ignite: Crafting Digital Ventures is an interactive and dynamic workshop designed to immerse students in the world of entrepreneurship and digital innovation. This course is tailored for those aspiring to understand the nuts and bolts of starting a digital business, covering key concepts such as product development, market analysis, financial planning, team building, and more. The workshop encourages creativity, teamwork, and practical problem1solving, providing a real-time experience of developing a start-up idea to a successful venture. 

In this session, participants will create and launch live digital businesses over two intensive days. On the third day, these ventures will be presented to a panel of jury members, providing a real-world entrepreneurial experience in building, positioning, and pitching digital businesses.

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 12.00

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Delivered by Majid Aminzare & Orshi Atkinson, University of Bradford

This session will be held on campus.

This workshop is recommended for: School of Management

Details of the session: The 'Sage 50 Accounts' workshop will equip you with practical skills regarding how to process business transactions in this globally renowned accounting software. This is an essential, interactive training using the very latest version of the Sage Accounting software, designed for those who already have an understanding of accounting transactions and financial statements.

Holding 'Sage 50 Accounts' certificate will significantly increase students' employability prospects in the finance and accounting world as Sage 50 skills are often sought after in job adverts. The certificate provides a benchmarked standard that employers can trust in the use of computerised accounting. It also equips students with transferable skills like business and commercial awareness, information and digital literacy, adaptability, flexibility and financial acumen, and performance management of companies.   

Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR) Hours offered: 8.00

Registration for this session has now closed as it has reached capacity. Please register for alternate sessions.