New Partnership Expands Access to NCC Education Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in Business
NCC Education is delighted to welcome SIRM College as a new Accredited Partner Centre in the United Kingdom, expanding access to internationally recognised British qualifications for students seeking career-focused higher education and university progression opportunities.
Through this partnership, both SIRM College campuses will offer the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business and Level 5 Diploma in Business, providing students with practical business knowledge, professional skills and flexible progression routes towards undergraduate degree programmes.
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to delivering high-quality education that combines academic excellence with real-world employability, preparing students for success in today’s competitive global business environment.
Study the NCC Education Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in Business
As an NCC Education Accredited Partner Centre, SIRM College will deliver the Level 4 Diploma in Business and Level 5 Diploma in Business.
These internationally recognised qualifications are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and professional competencies required for modern business environments while providing clear progression opportunities to university degree programmes.
Students will develop expertise across core business disciplines, including:
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Organisational Behaviour
- Business Communication
Successful completion of the Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas enables students to progress to the final stages of bachelor’s degree programmes at universities within the NCC Education global university network and beyond.
About SIRM College
With more than 20 years of experience, SIRM College is an Office for Students (OfS)-registered higher education provider committed to delivering career-focused education that bridges the gap between academic study and employment.
Operating from campuses in Ilford and Leicester, the college has developed a distinctive hybrid learning model that combines classroom-based teaching with practical work placements, employer engagement and industry exposure.
This approach enables students to gain valuable workplace experience while achieving recognised qualifications, ensuring they graduate with both academic knowledge and the practical skills employers value.
Bridging Education and Employability
SIRM College’s mission is to provide accessible, practical and outcome-driven education that enables students to enter the workforce with confidence, relevant skills and a clear career direction.
Its vision is to redefine higher education by creating accelerated pathways into employment, allowing students to gain internationally recognised qualifications while simultaneously developing meaningful industry experience.
Working closely with employers, community organisations and academic partners, SIRM College continuously aligns its programmes with evolving workforce demands to ensure graduates are prepared for the careers of tomorrow.
A Shared Commitment to Student Success
Commenting on the partnership, SIRM College said:
“We chose to partner with NCC Education because of its strong global reputation and its focus on practical, industry-relevant learning. This partnership allows us to enhance our students’ academic journey with internationally recognised qualifications while maintaining our core focus on employability.
Through this collaboration, we aim to provide our students with broader progression opportunities, stronger academic foundations and access to global pathways that support both higher education and career advancement.”
Building Future Business Leaders
The partnership between NCC Education and SIRM College represents another important step in expanding access to high-quality British education and internationally recognised qualifications.
By offering the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business and Level 5 Diploma in Business, SIRM College is providing students with flexible pathways to university progression while equipping them with the practical business skills, industry experience and global perspective needed to succeed in higher education and the modern workplace.
