Take the first step toward a successful management career with our HNC Level 4 in Leadership and Management. Designed to build a strong foundation in business, this Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) introduces key functions such as human resources, marketing, operations and finance.

Through a blend of research, guided study, and real-world simulations, you’ll develop essential leadership skills, workplace competence, and the professional behaviours employers demand. Topics include the management of human resources, marketing processes and planning and core accounting principles equipping you with both subject-specific and transferable skills.

Whether you're aiming to become a Marketing Manager, Operations Manage or HR Consultant, this course prepares you for roles that require decision-making, responsibility, and initiative.

By the end of the course, you'll have a well-rounded understanding of leadership and management, ready for direct entry into employment or progression to the Level 5 HND.

Take your leadership skills to the next level with the HND Level 5 in Leadership and Management, a two-year higher technical qualification equivalent to the second year of university. Building on the foundations laid in the HNC, this course dives deeper into strategic and operational aspects of business management.

Explore specialist topics such as Business Strategy, Managing and Leading Change and Developing Teams and Individuals, all designed to prepare you for dynamic leadership roles. You’ll develop the knowledge, behaviours and decision-making skills ensuring your learning directly connects with what employers are looking for.

This qualification is ideal for those aiming for influential roles such as Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Divisional Manager, Department Manager, or Specialist Manager or looking to ‘top up’ their HND to a degree. Through applied learning and practical development, you'll gain the tools and confidence to take on increased responsibility and drive business success.

The HNC in Marketing Management is a career-focused Higher Technical Qualification designed to develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to thrive in today’s dynamic marketing environment.

This course equips you with the tools to plan and deliver high-performing marketing campaigns across digital, offline, and social media platforms. You’ll gain insight into how modern marketing operations function, and explore the key challenges and opportunities in today’s competitive landscape.

Through a blend of practical learning and strategic thinking, you'll study core topics such as Product, Content and Multi-channels, Marketing Strategy and Planning, and Managing Marketing and Digital Communications. This knowledge will empower you to create, manage, and optimise effective marketing channels that deliver real business impact.

Upon successful completion, you’ll be well-prepared to launch or advance your career in roles such as a Marketing Executive, Marketing & Communications Officer or Digital Marketing Executive

Whether you're starting out or upskilling, this HNC provides the foundation for success in the fast-moving world of marketing.