


Business & Professional
Do you dream of creating your own brand, working with numbers in the world of finance or even becoming your own boss? Or perhaps you are hoping to gain some new business skills to help you progress to the next stage of your current career? Our business and professional courses are designed to equip you with a range of valuable skills and prepare you for a successful future in the business world.
Trips and visits
Students will have the opportunity to visit various companies to increase their commercial knowledge and meet industry experts. Past students of our business and professional courses have also attended exciting events such as the Prolific North marketing event in Manchester, and taken part in informative business workshops at Alton Towers.
You may even have the chance to venture overseas; previous students have visited incredible locations such as New York and Berlin.
Industry links
The college has fantastic industry links with various local organisations including Warrington Chamber of Commerce, Warrington Business Exchange and Real5 Networking.
As part of your Programme of Study, you will complete an industry placement in a real company, immersing yourself in the business world to gain valuable practical experience. This is also a great chance to make new contacts and potentially enhance your future career opportunities.
We also welcome many guest speakers to the college – such as leading professionals from the worlds of marketing, HR, and finance – who can give you valuable insights into your potential future career.
I am
16-18 Years Old
The skills you will gain from studying a level 2 or level 3 business course will create endless opportunities for your future career. Covering topics such as finance, visual merchandising, marketing, and law, our business courses will provide you with a broad knowledge of the business sector and prepare you to progress onto further study or employment.
Level 2 Business
Full Time
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Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Business
Full Time
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Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Human Resource Support Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship
Part Time
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I am an
Adult Learner
Our adult courses span various aspects of business, from problem solving to building websites. Equipping students with invaluable business skills, our business, marketing and HR courses are ideal for those who already have or are looking to set up their own company. Many of our courses and short business courses are also applicable to those who are looking to boost their employability, enhance their CV, or improve their prospects within their current role.
Our professional courses include CIPD and ILM and attract professionals from HR and management roles within a range of industries.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate People Practice
Part Time
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CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma People Management
Part Time
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ILM Level 5 Award Leadership & Management
Distance Learning
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ILM Level 5 Certificate Leadership & Management
Distance Learning
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Basic Introduction to Marketing
Distance Learning
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Creating a Social Media Strategy
Distance Learning
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Digital Marketing Masterclass
Part Time
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Discipline in the Workplace
Distance Learning
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ILM Level 3 Award Leadership & Management
Distance Learning
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ILM Level 3 Certificate Leadership & Management
Distance Learning
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Induction of New Staff
Distance Learning
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Introduction to Business Planning, Development & Growth
Distance Learning
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Introduction to ICT Skills for Office Work
Part Time
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Introduction to Managing a Project
Distance Learning
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Introduction to Starting Your Own Business
Part Time
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Leading and Motivating a Team
Distance Learning
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Leading Virtual Teams
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Award Social Media Marketing
Part Time
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Level 2 Certificate Business Administration Principles
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Business Improvement Techniques
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Cleaning Principles
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Creating a Business Start-Up
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Customer Service Principles
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Equality & Diversity
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Information, Advice or Guidance
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Lean Organisation Management Techniques
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Principles of Warehousing and Storage
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Retail Operations
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Team Leading
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Understanding Climate Change & Environmental Awareness
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Understanding Workplace Violence & Harassment
Distance Learning
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Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Human Resource Support Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 5 Departmental Manager Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 5 Human Resource Consultant/Partner Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Managing & Running a Small Business
Distance Learning
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Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Distance Learning
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Next Steps in ICT Skills for Office Work
Part Time
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Organising and Delegating
Distance Learning
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Performance Management
Distance Learning
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Planning and Allocating Work
Distance Learning
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Prepare to Deliver Excellent Customer Service
Distance Learning
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Rights and Responsibilities
Distance Learning
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Solving Problems and Making Decisions
Distance Learning
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Stress Management
Distance Learning
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Understanding Equality and Diversity
Distance Learning
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Understanding Leadership
Distance Learning
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I am looking for an
Apprenticeship
At Warrington & Vale Royal College we are proud to offer high-quality apprenticeships in business administration, customer service, and HR. These apprenticeships will provide students with the essential business, communication and administration skills they need to secure permanent employment. If you choose to complete an apprenticeship, you will benefit from working alongside industry professionals as well as receiving outstanding support from your college tutors.
Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Human Resource Support Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 5 Departmental Manager Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 5 Human Resource Consultant/Partner Apprenticeship
Part Time
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