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APeducation Online

United Kingdom

Welcome to APeducation Online, a multi award-winning skills development college dedicated to providing exceptional training in professional development, vocational training, and higher education qualifications. At APeducation Online, we take pride in offering a high-quality learning environment that caters to a diverse range of individuals and organizations. 

Our unique approach revolves around fostering innovation, creativity, productivity, and competitiveness, while also ensuring a harmonious balance between academic concepts and their practical applications. We specialise in providing specialist qualifications across various sectors, including Aviation, Early Years, Health and Social Care, Childhood Studies, Policing, Management and Leadership, Teacher Training, Accounting and Finance, along with top-up degree options. 

Notably, APeducation Online and our students have garnered recognition and awards from a number of  UK awarding bodies, acknowledging excellence in learning, teaching, and learner support. Our qualifications are designed for workforce and career development, offering practical training programs that encourage individuals to apply concepts and approaches directly to their work practices. 

At our institution, you’ll discover a welcoming community, dedicated educators, and a vibrant learning environment. Get ready to explore knowledge, embark on new experiences, and uncover endless possibilities. We eagerly anticipate warmly welcoming you to our college and providing unwavering support at every step of your educational journey. Get ready to commence this transformative chapter with us, where education meets exploration, and success knows no bounds. 

Qualifications offered

Pre-Master’s in Business (PMB)

This programme is designed to enable candidates to efficiently bridge the gap between their existing qualifications and a master’s qualification. On successful completion students will be able to progress directly on to a master’s degree programme.

Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES)

The NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. It is a one-year pre-university qualification developed by UK academics to help you progress successfully to undergraduate study. 

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Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC)

The NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) is an Ofqual-regulated qualfication. It is a general qualification that introduces the field of computing and equips students to show key transferable study skills, mathematical competency, and an understanding of the essential concepts of IT and practical computing skills. 

Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC)

The NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. The qualification makes up the first year of a Computing/ IT degree pathway. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system.

Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L4DC BM)

The Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L4DC BM)) (previously the Level 4 Diploma in Business Information Technology (L4DBIT)) makes up the first year of the NCC Education degree journey. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system.

Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC)

The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. The qualification (with specialisms) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey and builds upon the knowledge gained during the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) or the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing with Business Management (L4DC BM), exposing students to greater detail and more advanced topics in a range of areas including database development, information systems analysis, network security and cryptography.

Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L5DC BM)

The Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L5DC BM) (previously the Level 5 Diploma in Business IT (L5DBIT)) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey and builds upon the knowledge gained during the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business Information Technology (L4DBIT).

Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Cyber Security) (L5DC CS)

The Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Cyber Security (L5DC CS) (previously Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security (L5DCS)) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey. This builds upon the knowledge gained during the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC).

BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree

The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree is delivered online by NCC Education, validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). This programme has been designed to prepare students for employment in the IT sector.

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking Top-up Degree

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking top-up degree is delivered online by NCC Education and is a natural progression from our Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security. This final year is awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (abbreviated UCLan).

The programme aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills necessary for taking part in the design, implementation, management and security of modern computer systems.

Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (L7DBM)

The NCC Education Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (L7DBM) is an Ofqual regulated qualification that will help you understand and apply up to date management theory and practice in the fields of marketing, information strategy, project management, finance, leadership and entrepreneurship.

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