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
You will have the opportunity to visit various companies to increase your commercial knowledge and meet industry experts. Students have attended exciting events such as the Prolific North Marketing Event in Manchester, visited the Bank of England and Houses of Parliament in London, and participated in informative business workshops at Alton Towers and Chester Zoo.
You may even have the chance to venture overseas; previous students have visited locations such as New York to explore the Stock Exchange and immerse themselves in the financial centre of America.
Industry links
The college has fantastic industry links with local businesses such as Warrington Chamber of Commerce, Warrington Business Exchange and Real5 Networking. Students will have the opportunity to put their skills into practice and work on live briefs from real businesses, such as Riqueza.
Alongside your course, you will have the chance to complete an industry placement, fully immersing yourself in the business world. This is a great chance to make new contacts and potentially enhance your future career opportunities. In addition to the industry-relevant skills developed throughout your industry placements, you will also develop vital employability skills including communication, customer service, enthusiasm, motivation, problem-solving and attention to detail. This ensures that you are fully prepared to succeed in the workplace when you leave us.
We also welcome many guest speakers to the college, such as leading professionals from the world 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 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. From T Levels to Apprenticeships, we have a range of business & professional courses to help kickstart your career.
T Level Business Management & Administration: Business Support
Full Time
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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 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship
Part Time
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T Level Foundation Year: Business, Accountancy & Digital
Full Time
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I am an
Adult Learner
We offer a huge variety of business courses for adults covering various aspects of professional working, including esteemed Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) courses. To provide ultimate flexible for busy adult students, many of these courses can be studied online and attract professionals from human resources and management roles within a range of industries.
Our wide range of business courses for adults will equip students with invaluable professional skills. 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.
ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Coaching
Online Learning
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ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching & Mentoring
Online Learning
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CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate People Practice
Online Learning
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CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma People Management
Online Learning
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ILM Level 3 Award Leadership & Management
Online Learning
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ILM Level 3 Certificate Leadership & Management
Online Learning
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ILM Level 5 Award Leadership & Management
Online Learning
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ILM Level 5 Certificate Leadership & Management
Online Learning
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ILM Level 7 Certificate for Executive, Senior Level Coaches & Mentors
Online Learning
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Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Award in Effective Mentoring
Online Learning
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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 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 5 Departmental Manager Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Next Steps to Starting Your Own Business
Part Time
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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, management, 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. These qualifications are a great option for adults too!
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 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 5 Departmental Manager Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Meet our students
"My tutors are so knowledgable and supportive of my professional development"
Sarah first enrolled on a level 3 CIPD course before progressing to the level 5 apprenticeship. She is now excelling in her career as Head of People & Culture at MCS, supporting the organisations continued growth.
After attending a Year 10 Taster Day with her former school, Byrchall High, Alisha knew she wanted to study at Warrington & Vale Royal College.
Alisha secured her own Industry Placement within the marketing department at Reliable Food Service, a local food wholesaler. She attends her placement once a week and enjoys the balance this gives her. Since starting her Industry Placement, Alisha has gained a wide range of marketing experience including working on the website and social media.
“My course is really helping to shape my future. My industry placement is allowing me to discover first hand which areas of business I enjoy and want to progress into.”
ALISHA EDEN
T Level Business
“The best thing about my course has been how relevant to the industry it is. The modules and projects have been really interesting and have given me the skills I needed to stand out and secure my dream apprenticeship!”
Jessica Mottram, a former Padgate Academy pupil, came to the college looking for a route into accountancy and found her perfect course studying Level 3 Business.
Since completing her course, Jessica has been offered an impressive Level 2 AAT Apprenticeship with Accident Credit Group!
Mehsam Sheikh, a former pupil of Great Sankey High School, came to Warrington & Vale Royal College to study a varied and industry-focused business course. It was while studying the popular legal module that Mehsam realised his enthusiasm for law and decided that this would be his future career.
Now, Mehsam is studying at the University of Law to achieve his Law LLB and is looking forward to his future in the sector. He says:
"My college course helped me to prepare for higher education and my career. While at the college, my confidence grew tremendously and my tutor always told me simply that I could achieve my dream of working in law. He was right and I am well on my way!"
Meet our tutors
Leah Steadman
Leah teaches our range of online ILM courses. Her own qualifications include an ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring and she is also a recognised Senior Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, having logged over 1000 hours of coaching experience.
In addition to her tutoring role, Leah runs her own successful business, LVS Coaching. She says: “My coaching is about helping leaders who have walked the same path I have. I understand the pressures and the challenges, and I’m passionate about guiding others to find their success in leadership.”
Adult students choosing to study ILM with Warrington & Vale Royal College can be confident they are being taught by an expert.
Nicola-Jayne Wells
Nicola-Jayne Wells, our Multi-Channel Marketing Apprenticeship lecturer and assessor, boasts an extensive background in the digital industry. With years of experience in the media sector and freelancing, Nicky is now committed to shaping the next generation of digital marketers.
Nicky is passionate about leveraging her expertise to educate our students. She exposes them to real-life scenarios and hands-on experiences to prepare them for the challenges they may encounter in the workforce.
"At the college, everyone is supportive, sharing the same goal of ensuring our students' success."
Rachel Whitton
Rachel, our Curriculum Manager: Professional Studies & Education, is passionate about teaching, learning, and assessment in Further Education.
Rachel is an expert in her field with a whole host of qualifications under her belt, including Higher Level 4 Apprenticeship in Management, 1st Class Honours Degree in Post Compulsory Education and Training, and a Master's Degree in Education.
Rachel is now also part of the Research Further scholarship, where she applies her research skills to support colleagues in the sector to provide outstanding teaching and learning. Adult students choosing to study an Education & Training course at Warrington & Vale Royal College can certainly be confident that they are in good hands!
Explore our facilities
Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
Our Warrington campus has an array of facilities to enhance your learning, from conferencing suites to classrooms equipped with Apple Mac PCs. You will also have access to our dedicated Learning Resource Centre (LRC), which is equipped with specialist educational software and thousands of e-resources to support your study. The LRC also contains quiet study rooms, which can be booked out by students who prefer to complete their work in a private space.
The Craig Atherton Higher Education Learning Centre is a dedicated area for students on higher education programmes, situated in the college's LRC, and provides both quiet study pods and breakout areas for group study.
The Learning Resource Centre houses a number of PC and Apple Mac computers as well as providing space for students to study using their own digital devices. The space also houses pop-up support workshops delivered by the college's welfare & learning support teams on topics such as study skills.
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