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Course Overview 
Embark on a transformative learning journey with the UK’s most innovative home study provider, offering courses designed to unlock your true potential and facilitate the career change you desire. Access our distance learning courses directly from anywhere, anytime, and acquire industry-recognised Professional Qualifications essential for advancing in your career.
Specifically, explore the flexible and convenient Business Consultancy (Level 3) course, an ideal way to gain a diploma qualification. Whether you aim for further education, improved job prospects, or expanded knowledge, this comprehensive course allows you to prepare thoroughly for exams or careers through home study. Plus, it’s structured to be accessible and beneficial even if you have no prior knowledge in Business Consultancy.
This field has grown in recent years both in terms of its lucrativeness as a profession, and has witnessed some re-alignment of the profession.
In the United Kingdom the Institute of Management Consultants has allied itself with the Chartered Management Institute to ensure effective and quality delivery of advice to businesses is given. Its importance on the international market has also helped it gains position.
This course, together with its accreditation from NCFE and the Institute of Management Specialists, promises to be exciting and highly desirable. It includes how to deliver quality work for the client, discusses why consultants are needed and hired to by businesses. Often outside specialist help is needed to help a business get back on track, how to do this in the highest standard with professionalism and honesty is covered throughout the course with examples of success and activities that teach vital and useful skills, and helps to learn about different businesses to gain knowledge through useful and successful examples.
Course Key Topics
the Business Consultancy (Level 3) course is divided into 10 modules.
Module 1: Introduction to Business Consulting
Business call in help either to resolve a specific issue or concern within the workplace or they might bring in specialist help to formulate a new legal requirement for which they do not have necessary staff. Management consulting, also sometimes called strategy consulting, refers to both the practice of helping companies to improve performance through analysis of existing business problems and development of future plans, as well as to the firms that specialize in this sort of consulting.
Management consulting involves the identification and cross-fertilization of best practices analytical techniques, change management and coaching skills, technology implementations and strategy development through an outsider’s perspective about its own performance. A specific formal framework and methodology identifies problems or suggests more effective or efficient ways of performing business tasks.
There is a relatively unclear line between management consulting and other consulting practices, such as Information Technology (IT) Consulting. Often a team involves analysts who identify issues, specialists who carry out the necessary repair work, and review and evaluation to ensure that the consultants can leave an abled business which can continue to work with the new methods, changes and developments.
The first module will focus upon the development of business advisory or consulting skills which acts as the administrative function interfaces with external consultants and business service providers. It seeks to enhance the business knowledge of consulting skills and provide an improved understanding of the importance of these skills, together with the provision of specialist services e.g. Strategy studies, business process reviews, HR consulting, as a valuable aid to busy executives in the form of interim management services of a specialist nature.
Module 2: The business of Consultancy and Advisory services
The profession of consultancy is changing within the context of the new global economy. The reasons that consultants are employed, the type of engagements that they will be expected to perform and the roles of the professional bodies to ensure that consultants deliver quality, consistent and highly professional advice. This is achieved by covering the major attributes required by the professional Management Consultant such as a Code of Conduct, contractual engagements, clear roles and setting up effective communication that includes close links to the business, analysis, review and evaluation. A historical study of the rise of management consultancy firms and their links to the Manufacturing and Industrial Organisations, Banks and Financial Institutes, Government and Public sector Organisations, Education Sector, Professional firms and the Medical Sector is covered in depth.
Module 3: Effective Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder involves the relationships and links of the business with everyone it offers its service or works with from customers, the local community, business associates and the wider governing bodies. This course will be focused on how to build key client business relationships, maintaining confidence and trust of clients, understanding problems, delivering quality services, managing client expectations, use of intervention, and achieving value-added contribution raising client satisfaction indicators. This is achieved by learning the skills to achieve this through actual case studies and examples that help teach the meaning and importance of quality, forming the various stages of delivering advice and how to manage a brief and plan a project. The appreciation of dynamics and effectiveness, how little cogs can drive big cog, leveraging ideas from colleagues and utilizing best practice guidelines provided by the profession is discussed in detail.
Module 4: Key Consultancy Skills
This section builds on from the previous sections to teach techniques and skills needed to become a qualified Management Consultant. Different approaches to consulting engagements and the use of proprietary methods to help build a toolbox to manage projects is covered. Subjects covered include the value of effective research and the examination of key techniques and skills required such as conducting interviews, conducting client meetings, presentations to executives, problem solving, decision making and preparing summary reports. The key aim is to add value so that a business can get back to working efficiently and productively, whilst meeting legal and ethical requirements. Being a member of an accredited body will guide the consultant in this role.
Module 5: Managing Project Assignments
Project management is best defined as Planning, Organisation and Control in a structured and managed environment. This unit focuses on the fundamental skills of managing third party and sub-contract relationships. This task therefore includes how to overview the planning process, manage relationships, sett up project controls, be aware of the risks, establish necessary change control procedures. All these can only be achieved by active leadership and close team work with colleagues and more importantly with the client group. Often executives decide on the need to bring in consultants and the employees may be unhappy about this decision, so skills to manage and keep everyone on side is crucial to effecting change and progress. A budget is set up so due diligence and Resource Management need to be considered in the plan and overall project management.
Module 6: Planning Consultancy Assignments
The first course of this work is to win bids and build up reputation. Engagements need careful and realistic planning involving methods of costing assignments, how to manage the engagement, effective delivery and use of toolkits. The development of computer systems has been of key importance, but there is also great diversity in the quality of methods and packages used by companies, so any changes or modernisation can involve a headache for the client, so they need to be convinced that the consultant is qualified to deliver the required change. This unit covers project planning techniques, how to estimate costs, managing resources and the importance of critical path analysis and mitigating client risk.
Module 7: Data Collection and Analysis
In order to first assess what is happening in a business data must be collected either through interviews, looking at literature about the business and their performance. This integral data then has to be analysed and interpreted by sifting facts and evidence from opinion to create objective and reliable information. The types of information and data sources and how to determinate what data is to be collected, analysed, the techniques needed for presentation and dissemination of information. The complexity of information and data involves how to deal with large volumes of data and information and filter this into a set of precise requirements in order to meet management objectives. Finally the techniques for presenting appropriate and useful information including use of tables, statistics, graphs and business models logically and effectively is discussed.
Module 8: Effective Report Writing Skills
Often the most important part of a report is the executive summary page listing key findings and necessary change to meet the findings and one cannot help but ask if a more detailed report is necessary. Writing effective management reports and techniques for board room presentations require good communication skills. This module covers the type of reports, the content and when to write and present a report. Often a power point presentation is sufficient when summarising key findings to a busy executive board, but a quality document including diagrams and illustrations is often a requirement at the near completion of the project.
Businesses often use such a document to review if change is happening by referring to the document during set periods, e.g. after the first three months, a year and so on to measure if it has managed to improve.
Module 9: Making Client Presentations
Findings have to be presented to the business and are made much easier with advancement in the use of software that helps delivery. The art of making efficient client presentations, any constraints and the different types of presentations and techniques available to help this is covered along with the use of media and effective speaking. Skills in becoming a presenter involve audience participation, judging the mood, the actual delivery and how to learn from mistakes. Also the way a consultant behaves and looks so how they dress, speak body language and how they communicate to the client is crucially important, and so this is addressed in depth.
Module 10: Rational Persuasion
It is important to gain the trust and confidence of the business, employees and management from the start as they are part of the process to improve, rectify and resolve issues that are halting progress. The technique of gaining support for evidence, any arguments and winning through on business recommendations requires skills and experience. The key components to accomplish this involves rational and techniques of persuasion, conducting a meeting, listening skills, how to balance arguments, inspiring confidence and planning an outcome. An understanding and appreciation of how people will react in varying situations helps to prepare for unexpected reactions. Also skills will be taught of how to explain decisions to clients, the rationale behind judgements and business recommendations. The final area covers how to persuade a client to take a specific course of action in order to achieve a desired result and outcome.
(Please click on the curriculum tab above to see a detailed view of each module)
Career Profile - Business Adviser
Career Profile
A genuine interest in supporting businesses and the ability to use your own experiences across a range of specialisms is more important than a specific degree subject
As an employed or self-employed business adviser, you’ll provide information, support, coaching, advice and guidance to individuals and companies. This could range from individuals looking to start their own business through to supporting established businesses to grow, scale up, change or diversify their business model.
You’ll provide specialist services depending on your expertise. Many business advisers specialise in supporting start-up businesses to move their business from concept to reality. This involves providing specialist finance and funding advice, consulting on organisational change and offering advice on innovation in technology, right through to supporting a business to develop international trade agreements.
Key areas include:
* providing information on finance, funding and grants
* offering mentoring and coaching to help a business through changes
* providing support on the business planning process
* giving advice on business improvement techniques
* introducing businesses to networks and associates
* supplying specialist support to specific business sectors
* offering specialist support to develop international trade agreements
* informing and influencing government policy on business support
* designing and delivering training seminars to provide business support to a wide audience.
Responsibilities
As a Business Adviser, you’ll need to:
* possess an in-depth knowledge of business support and the ability to advise businesses on the range of options available
* undertake diagnostic needs assessments with businesses, including analysing the needs of the organisation and working with the client to put a business action plan in place
* develop your own professional network of associates who can provide a broad range of business and enterprise support services to your clients
* build positive relationships with clients, partners, associates and networks
* have excellent mentoring and coaching skills
* attend meetings with networks and associates to ensure you keep up to date with global, national, regional and local business support initiatives to ensure your clients benefit
* undertake research on behalf of a business
* communicate with clients, networks and associates
* provide start-up businesses with advice and guidance to assist them to successfully set up and commence trading (and go on to maintain their own sustainable business)
* provide tutoring on, for example, suitable business plans and cash flow plans
* organise and deliver business networking events and business education seminars and workshops.
Salary
* Entry-level salaries for start-up business advisers range between £18,000 and £25,000.
* More experienced and specialist business support advisers and coaches can earn up to £40,000.
* Economic development advisers and management consultants can earn significantly higher salaries.
Income figures are intended as a guide only.
Working Hours
Working hours are typically 37 to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You’ll be required to attend breakfast and evening networking events and seminars.
Part-time work is common, many business advisers are employed on fixed-term contracts to deliver specific projects, which are government funded.
What to expect
* It’s essential that you can travel and have use of a car as you’ll spend much of your time out visiting clients.
* Smart dress is required to maintain a professional business relationship with clients.
* Flexible working patterns and working from home is possible.
* Self-employment or freelance work is possible for experienced business advisers who choose to become independent consultants.
Skills
You’ll need to have:
* business acumen
* a good understanding of business functions such as sales and marketing, finance, operations, leadership and management
* strong verbal communication skills for articulating ideas to clients
* excellent written communication skills for producing plans, reports, evaluations and funding applications
* strong numeracy skills and a good command of English, with the ability to adapt these to a range of clients
* the ability to listen and interpret clients’ needs and requests
* good analytical skills to conduct needs assessments, analyse data and produce clearly defined reports and action plans
* close attention to detail and accuracy
* organisational skills with the ability to collect and disseminate information
* the ability to work independently and flexibly
* a capacity to prioritise your work and to work across multiple projects
* a high level of interpersonal skills, including teamwork and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and deliver excellent customer service
* creative skills to enable you to solve problems and contribute new and innovative ideas
* the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
* networking and consultancy skills
* knowledge of the existing and emerging business support landscape
* excellent IT skills and knowledge of social media platforms.
Career prospects
Many business advisers start their careers in a business function then gain professional qualifications through SFEDI or the IOEE.
Once you have gained experience, a professional reputation and developed a network of contacts, you could apply for promotion to another organisation or choose self-employment on a consultancy basis.
Some business advisers go on to work as business analysts, economic development officers and management consultants.
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Course Entry Requirements - Do I need previous experience?
Course Entry Requirements
At Open Learning College, we firmly believe that education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or previous education experience. That’s why we’ve designed our Business Consultancy (Level 3) course to be open to anyone who is interested in learning more about this fascinating subject, without any prior knowledge or experience required.
We want to give everyone the opportunity to expand their knowledge and take part in a highly rewarding online course, which is why we keep our entry requirements to a minimum. This means that you can start the course at any time and study at your own pace for up to 12 months from the date of initial registration, with the full support of a personal tutor.
Tutor Support - What support will I receive?
The right support
Our Business Consultancy (Level 3) course is designed to provide you with comprehensive materials to guide you through your learning journey. You’ll have the support of your own personal tutor, who will be there to assist you with your coursework and answer any questions you may have. Furthermore, our Student Advisors are always available to provide you with practical advice and guidance via the online portal, email or phone, ensuring that you’re fully supported throughout your studies.
When you’re choosing a course provider, it’s vital to check the quality of their learning materials, the qualifications you will receive, and the kind of learning support that will be offered. With Open Learning College all our courses lead to Industry Recognised Qualifications. We’ll also give you high quality interactive online course materials and all the support you need.
- When you gain a qualification with us you can be sure it will make your CV stand out and that it will be recognised and respected by your future employer. To ensure you succeed, Open Learning College also gives you:
- Easy access to our courses with no entrance exams to sit and no previous experience required
- Course materials written and developed by experts in their field
- Access to a dedicated personal Tutor who will help you with any queries or if you need further clarification
- V.O.I.C.E our Innovative delivery platforms enhances your learning via the Metaverse, Zoom or our Learner Management System.
- Course Advisors who are specially trained to provide you with information about which of our courses is most suitable for you and your goals
- All the support you need to help you succeed in your choice.
Course Assessments - How will I be assessed?
Course Assessments
The Business Consultancy (Level 3) course at Open Learning College is designed to provide a comprehensive and flexible learning experience. Unlike traditional exam-based courses, our course is marked through a process of continuous assessment, which is guided by your personal tutor.
This means that you won’t have to worry about memorising information for a final exam. Instead, you will have the opportunity to learn at your own pace and apply your knowledge through practical assignments and quizzes at the end of each module. Our online platform allows you to access the course from anywhere and at any time, and you can also choose to receive the course materials by post.
When you complete each module, you will submit your assignments and quizzes online for marking. While there is no word count requirement for these assignments, we do expect well-thought-out and complete answers. Your tutor will provide constructive feedback and guidance on areas for improvement to help you achieve your best performance.
Once your assignments have been verified and assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of achievement from the Open Learning College. This certificate confirms that you have met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the Business Consultancy (Level 3), and demonstrates your competency and knowledge in this field.
With this qualification, you can advance your career or pursue further studies in the field of Business Consultancy .
Course Duration - How long will it take to complete the course?
Course Duration
We recommend you spend approximately 200 hours of your time studying for Business Consultancy (Level 3) course. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 4 hours per week to study, it would take you one year to complete but if you could spare 8 hours a week you could complete it in six months.
Get started today, and you can earn your Open Pathway Accreditation Diploma (OPA.dip) in Business Consultancy (Level 3) in as little as six months.
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Course Qualification - What qualification will I receive?
Course Qualifications
This is a dual-certification course and you will therefore receive two qualifications. This course is certified by Open Learning College via the Open Pathway Accreditation Programme.
This course leads to a Level 3 for successful learners. This means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for England.
This qualification has been developed by Open Learning College to meet the specific needs of our learners and has been accredited by QLS demonstrating the learning activity has reached the required Quality Licence Scheme standards and benchmarks.
The Quality Licence Scheme recognises a provider’s commitment to high-quality courses in the non-regulated sector, by evaluating quality processes and endorsing an organisation. This demonstrates to the people you work with that there is a commitment to delivering a high quality of learning and learners are able to receive an endorsed Certificate of Achievement upon completion of their course.
Open Learning College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.
Visit www.qualitylicencescheme.co.uk for more information.
1. You will receive your accreditation directly from QLS, once you have successfully completed your course (certification fees are included in the course fee).
2. You will receive the Open Pathway Accreditation Diploma (OPA.dip) from Open Learning College.
Grading & How it Works
The UK has a unique higher education grading system. Its most unique feature compared to traditional grading systems is that it aims to be more specific in describing students’ academic achievement.
This type of assessment method is highly valued because it offers many advantages. Most importantly it highlights your academic strengths and specific skills, therefore, it helps employers gain a better understanding of your true potential.
Since it is proved to be such an efficient tool to assess students’ performance, many foreign countries like Canada, Australia and India are using the same grading system on some occasions with small changes to fit into their own local educational context.
We use a letter grade scale from A to F to indicate the students’ academic performance. If you get an A it means you have shown outstanding knowledge whereas if you get an F it means your score is not sufficient to pass the exam.
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What's Included - What do I get when I enrol?
What’s Included
Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Business Consultancy (Level 3) online study course and earn your qualification:
A full range of student services, including:
- All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for online learning.
- Free Open Learning College branded promotional item when you enrol.
- One year’s educational support by a specialist tutor in your chosen course field.
- Life-time access to the online student portal Xperience™ (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources).
- Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan.
- PDF or hardcopy certificate to show employers (employer has access to certificate validation).
- Life-time access to Career Hub our dedicated portal to support our students career aspirations.
- Invitation to job fairs, webinars and career days for your faculty.
- A diploma from the Open Learning College from our Open Pathway Accreditation programme (OPA.dip).
- National Union of Student (NUS) TOTUM card
- Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students.
Learning for Life Pack
- Academic Reference
- CV Refresh
- Lifetime access to Career Hub
- 25% off your Next Course
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Course Enrolment Fee - How much are the course fees?
Course Enrolment Fees
We want to make sure that you get the best value for your money, which is why we have included the registration fee, certification fee, and full tutor support in the course price. Enrolling in the Business Consultancy (Level 3) course would usually cost £581.25, but for a limited time, you can get a 20% discount and pay only £465.00 if you enrol online and pay in full.
If you prefer to spread the cost, you can choose our Easy Payment Plan. Simply pay a deposit of £116.25 when you enrol online and then make 4 equal payments of £116.25 per month.
The first payment is due about a month after you receive your course.
| Payment Method | Deposit | Instalment | Total |
| Pay in Full | £465.00 | N.A | £465.00 |
| Instalment Plan | £116.25 | £116.25 X 4 | £581.25 |
Note: Instalment plans are not available to our international students.
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Method of Study - How will I learn?
Study Method
Paper Based Version
The course comes to you as a paper-based pack delivered by courier.
You will be given guidance through the Study Guide on the nuts and bolts of studying and submitting assignments.
Online Version
Our online course is an educational programme delivered over the internet, using our proprietary technology V.O.I.C.E. thus allowing students to access learning materials, lectures, and assignments through a digital platform. This type of learning enables participants to study remotely, typically at their own pace and time, using various digital tools like videos, presentations, discussion forums, and interactive modules.
The courses often offer flexibility in scheduling, allowing students to balance their studies with other commitments. Students can interact with instructors and peers through online communication channels like Zoom for Education and the Metaverse, and submit assignments electronically.
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Remote Learning - What is remote learning and is it right for me?
Remote Learning Explained
Metaverse Learning
In this era of technological advancement, the way we learn has also evolved. Open Learning College introduces learning in the Metaverse, a concept that brings the learning experience right to your digital doorstep. With this innovative approach, you can create your avatar and visit your virtual campus and explore your chosen course from the comfort of your home, the coffee shop down the street, or even while relaxing at the park. Through cutting-edge platforms like V.O.I.C.E, we deliver course materials, tutor guidance, and engaging content online. This means you have the freedom to choose when and where you learn, all while staying connected with tutors and fellow learners.
Unleash the Power of ZOOM
Open Learning College offers dynamic learning through Zoom. With Zoom, you can join live interactive sessions, virtual classrooms, and connect with your instructors. Zoom provides the bridge to real-time discussions, making learning engaging and responsive. No need to be physically present; you can actively participate from anywhere with an internet connection. Zoom transforms your digital device into a window to knowledge, ensuring that learning is an accessible, collaborative, and exciting journey.
Learner Management System (LMS)
Our comprehensive Learner Management System empowers your learning experience. Designed for ease and accessibility, the LMS lets you access course materials and associated resources. With the LMS, you are in control of how you manage your learning journey. You can organize your study plan, access resources, and stay on top of your course. The LMS is the key to personalised learning, ensuring that you navigate your educational path with confidence and independence.
V.O.I.C.E.
Open Learning College’s approach empowers you to embrace remote learning like never before. Through our industry leading, innovative platform V.O.I.C.E we incorporate the Metaverse, Zoom for Education, and our incredible Learner Management System (LMS), you have the tools to create a learning experience tailored to your needs. The digital era has redefined education, making it more flexible, accessible, and engaging. With us, you can embark on your learning journey with the power of technology at your fingertips, whenever and wherever you want.
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FAQ's - Our most frequently asked questions
Got A Question?
How does distance learning work?
To ensure studying is flexible and convenient, most of our courses are divided into modules. You work through each module at your own pace and time. Once completed, submit the test, quiz, or assignment for marking. The support period is dependent on the type of course you choose; our minimum support period is one year.
When can I start the course?
The answer is simple, when YOU want; you can start the course at any time we do not have any set enrolment dates. Most of our courses don’t requireany previous experience or qualifications. All you need is a desire and motivation to succeed. You can even start right now – call and speak to one of our Course Advisors.
How long does the course take?
This is dependent upon your choice of course and how fast you want to learn. A full breakdown of the course is available in the course brochure or online. We do provide estimated number of study hours; ask our course advisors for details.
Do the courses have tutorial support?
Yes, you will be allocated a tutor who specialises in your chosen subject and will guide you through the course, mark your assignments and generally help you with any problems you may have.
If I fail an assignment can I retake it?
Yes, your tutor will ask you to resubmit your assignment and give you support as to where you could improve.
How do I get help with my course work?
You can get help by submitting a question to your tutor via the online portal and by submitting your assignments for marking. You must send your assignments one at a time so the tutor can mark one and give you feedback.
Will I get a qualification at the end?
Our courses provide you with a dual certification upon successful completion of the course. You will receive an Open Pathway Accreditation (OPA.dip) from our college. The second qualification will be awarded by the Ofqual awarding body for the course.
Will I have to sit an examination?
Most of our courses do not require you to sit examinations, only continual assessments. Where there are examinations required, you will receive all the information you need to make your own exam arrangements. Please note exam fees are not included in your course fee, unless otherwise stated.
Do I have to buy any other materials?
Our comprehensive course materials are designed to be self-contained with all the relevant information you require to complete the course and gain the relevant certification. However, some of our students undertake additional reading via relevant textbooks/study guides and/or the Internet to add value to their studies.
I’m not sure of what course I should take, Can you help?
Yes we can, it is important that you pursue a course which you will enjoy. Although we cannot make this decision for you, we employ a team of dedicated Professional Course Advisors, who will guide you towards making the right choice. Whether you want specific information, or just a chat about what’s available, contact us now.
Why choose Open Learning College?
The breadth and depth of our portfolio of courses means that we will have a course to interest you. We are committed to your success and offer advice and support through every step of the process. We have a dedicated team of Professional Course Advisors that can give you access to career and study advice,whilst offering you excellent value and quality courses.
Please contact us if you have not found the answer you are looking for.
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Xperience™ - Student Hub
Xperience™ our student hub is a comprehensive online platform designed to enhance the learning experience and support students throughout their educational journey
We understand that studying from home can be an entirely new experience for you, and it’s okay to feel a little intimidated because it’s not the typical “classroom environment.” However, we want to assure you that you’re not alone, and we’re here to help you every step of the way. To ease your concerns, we’ve created a welcoming online student community where you can interact with your tutor and fellow students who share your interests.
As a student of Open Learning College, you’ll have exclusive access to our online student portal, Xperience™, which offers a wealth of resources to enhance your learning experience. You can connect with other students, explore our extensive resource library, and manage your account efficiently. Our comprehensive support system is committed to ensuring that you have the best possible learning experience throughout your journey.
You will be able to use Xperience™ to:
- Full access to the Metaverse and our student community.
- Access the student forum which allows you to share ideas and chat with other students.
- Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
- View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.
- View your tutor’s feedback on your marked assignments.
- View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
- Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper and others.
Career Hub - Visit our online career portal CLAZMA.COM
Career Hub
Register as a student and gain lifetime access to our comprehensive career hub, an all-in-one platform brimming with career and industry leading resources. Unleash your potential, impress employers, master essential business skills, and pave the way for your dream career.
At Open Learning College, we understand that achieving your desired career or role requires more than just a certification. That’s why our comprehensive Career Hub offers you unlimited lifetime access to a wealth of courses, PDF’s and tools, meticulously curated to empower your professional advancement. Developed and continually updated by industry leaders and career experts, the Career Hub provides you with trustworthy advice and resources on various career aspects, ensuring you have instant access to the guidance you need to succeed.
- CV Builder: Craft a compelling CV customised to meet the specific needs and expectations of employers and recruiters.
- Job Search Engine: Explore a vast collection of global job openings gathered from various job boards, companies, and agencies all in one place.
- Career Planner: Map out and manage your career to-do list
- Mock Interview Training Platform: Enhance your interview skills by practicing with a realistic mock interview and revising common interview questions.
- Cover Letter Wizard: Effortlessly customise your cover letter for every job application
- First Impression Generator: Enhance your networking skills and leave a lasting first impression
Enrol today and unlock your full potential to pave the way to a successful career.
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Contact Us - I'm still not sure, can you help me?
Contact Us
Open Learning College
London Campus
124 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX
Tel: +44 (0) 844 357 7777
WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7521 454418
Email: [email protected]
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Hardware - Get a Tablet with your course preloaded
Get a tablet with your course pre-loaded
When you enrol with Open Learning College we can supply you with a Samsung Galaxy tablet (or equivalent) which is an excellent option for both work and play. Gone are the days when you need to rely on a desktop to get your work done. The best student tablets put power, portability and performance at the forefront of innovation and are sure to make student life a whole lot easier.
Is a tablet useful for students?
As a student, you are going to need a device that can work and play as hard as you do. Whether it’s note taking in lectures, researching, writing assignments or binge watching Netflix after a night out, a Samsung tablet has you covered.
A tablets offer the ideal balance between a smartphone and a traditional laptop. They are both highly portable; great when you are out and about and powerful so you don’t need to worry about running out of battery mid way through a class.
Plus, the Samsung Galaxy Tab series is S Pen compatible giving you even more creative freedom. Whether it’s writing directly onto the screen so you can take notes or drawing and designing projects to share with others, the S Pen for Galaxy Tabs gives you the power to go beyond the norm of basic touch interaction.
How can I use my tablet to study?
Bursting with awesome apps, a Samsung Galaxy Tab is the essential study companion. We’ve listed some of the ways your Galaxy Tab can help you study for assignments and ace your exams.
You can:
1. Your tablet will come pre-loaded with your course links, that are easily accessible from your desktop.
2. Complete assignments using much loved productivity apps including Google Docs and Microsoft Office
3. Edit documents effortlessly with the awesome S Pen for Galaxy Tabs
4. Collaborate with your peers using video conferencing apps such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
5. Access class recordings to keep up-to-date remotely
6. Access the Metaverse to visit Xperience™ our Student Hub or to join a lecture for your course.
7. Juggle assignment deadlines with organiser apps such as myHomework
8. Take detailed lecture notes using Samsung Notes
9. Write, annotate and share group work using collaborative apps such as Google Docs
Can you use Zoom on a tablet?
Whether you’re working on a collaborative project or catching up with loved ones, you’ll be able to access Zoom on your Galaxy Tab. Zoom is available on the Google Play Store so you can stay connected wherever you go.
What are the best apps for studying?
With so many amazing apps available on Samsung tablets it can be hard to know where to begin when it comes to studying. Here are our top 5 free study apps to get you started (click on the app names to see more):
1. Samsung Notes: Write, draw and highlight in a variety of styles and colours during your lectures and meetings
2. Google Drive: Great for collaborative working whether it’s a word document, spreadsheet or formal presentation. Find your documents in Google Drive where they are saved to the free Google cloud service.
3. myHomework: A digital planner that enables you to track classes, assignments, exams and group projects so you’ll be sure never to forget a deadline
4. Microsoft Lens: Enables you to take pictures of whiteboards, blackboards, journals and other printed documents. The app will crop out everything around it and convert it into editable and shareable text.
5. RefMe: Getting to grips with source referencing in your essays can be a bit of a headache. RefMe makes the process of finding and citing sources quicker and easier. It also has thousands of educational resources which can be a great place to start your assignment research.
How to get your tablet?
At checkout when you enrol, you will be given the option to add your tablet and associated peripherals. A full description of the tablet, model, size and technical specifications will be listed.
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Technical Requirements
Minimum technical requirement for online courses
If your course is being delivered online, please ensure you meet the requirements below.
For Windows, the minimum requirements may include a Windows operating system (such as Windows 7, 8, or 10), a processor with a speed of at least 1.6 GHz, at least 2 GB of RAM, and a graphics card with at least 128 MB of memory.
For Mac, the minimum requirements may include an Apple operating system (such as OS X 10.11 or later), a processor with a speed of at least 1.6 GHz, at least 2 GB of RAM, and a graphics card with at least 128 MB of memory.
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Course Content
Business Consultancy (Level 3) – FREE Starter Pack
How to…. (a series of explainer videos)
Module 1 – Introduction to Business Consulting
Module 2 – The business of Consultancy and Advisory services
Module 3 – Effective Stakeholder Management
Module 4 – Key Consultancy Skills
Module 5 – Managing Project Assignments
Module 6 – Planning Consultancy Assignments
Module 7 – Data Collection and Analysis
Module 8 – Effective Report Writing Skills
Module 9 – Making Client Presentations
Module 10 – Rational Persuasion
Course Resources
Final Exam
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