Course Overview
If you’re looking to develop your business skills and build a strong foundation for your career, our Business Skills for the Workplace CertHE could be the right choice for you.
This course is designed to offer a broad overview of business, helping you gain insight into how organisations operate and are managed. Through engaging modules, you’ll explore essential areas like finance, human resource management, and marketing. You’ll also work on your communication skills, learning how to effectively convey ideas and work within teams.
An important focus of the course is problem-solving and decision making, helping you to think critically and tackle challenges confidently. You’ll also learn about management, gaining a solid understanding of leadership and performance management. These skills will be crucial whether you’re leading a team or working independently within an organisation.
The course is structured to ensure you develop both practical and academic skills. You’ll engage in real-world work experience with employers from different sectors, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge in professional settings. This practical approach is key to improving your employability and building the skills needed for a successful career.
Throughout the course, you’ll also learn about business culture, enterprise and entrepreneurship, giving you a foundation to understand how businesses innovate and grow. You’ll develop digital skills to help you keep up with the demands of today’s fast-moving business world, and focus on effective teamworking and communication, ensuring you’re ready to collaborate in any professional environment.
The CertHE is an excellent entry point into higher education. With a focus on academic skills and practical application, you’ll be prepared for further study or to step directly into a business career. Whether you’re interested in starting your own business, taking on a leadership role, or simply developing your understanding of the workplace, this programme offers the key tools and insights needed to succeed.
This course equips you with a broad range of transferable skills, allowing you to confidently pursue opportunities across various fields, from management to entrepreneurship.
CertHE Business Skills for the Workplace at University of Wales Trinity Saint David is eligible for Student Finance England funding: a tuition fee loan of up to £9,535 per year paid directly to the university, plus a maintenance loan of up to £13,762 per year for your living costs. There is no upper age limit — mature students apply through exactly the same process. Repayments only start once you earn over £25,000 a year.
Explore more funded Business courses or other universities in Birmingham, universities in Cardiff, universities in London, universities in Swansea .
CertHE Business Skills for the Workplace is offered by University of Wales Trinity Saint David in partnership with PEN . Students can choose flexible class schedules such as Weekday and Weekend, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full time study mode. It supports academic pathways at CertHE level, and is available across key study locations including Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Swansea. Direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
Available Campuses for CertHE Business Skills for the Workplace
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Birmingham
Apsley House 35 Waterloo Street Birmingham B2 5TJ
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Cardiff
Haywood House North, Dumfries Pl, Cardiff CF10 3GA
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Canary Wharf
Exchange Tower Harbour, Exchange Square, 9th and 10th Floor, London, E14 9GE
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Swansea
IQ Building, SA1 Waterfront Campus, Kings’s Road, Swansea, SA1 8EW
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Jan 2027
Campus locations on the map
English Language Requirements for UWTSD
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Study
Applicants generally require:
✅ IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0
- Minimum 5.5 in each component:
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
(or an equivalent approved English language qualification)
Postgraduate Research Programmes
Requirements:
✅ IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5
- Minimum:
- 6.5 in Reading and Writing
- 5.5 in Listening and Speaking
(or equivalent qualification)
Entry Requirement for UWTSD
Undergraduate Courses
▪ BA (Hons) Business Management (Weekend study option)
Entry Requirements:
A wide range of qualifications, which are equivalent to two A-Level passes, including European Baccalaureate. The University will generally accept A-Level and Edexcel awards and a range of other Certificates/Diplomas at Level 3 worth 120 credits.
Certificate of Higher Education Courses
▪ Certificate of Higher Education Business Skills for the Workplace (Weekdays and Weekend study option)
▪ Certificate of Higher Education in Skills for the Workplace (Health and Social Care) (Weekdays and Weekend study option)
▪ Certificate of Higher Education Computing Skills for the Workplace
Entry Requirements:
We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area, and therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess students’ suitability for their chosen course, we usually arrange on-campus assessments for all applicants at which their English language (Writing, speaking, listening, reading) skills, achievements and life experience will be considered.
For Certificate of Higher Education applicants under the age of 21:
Qualification Requirement:
▪ Applicants under 21 must hold Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A-levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diplomas etc.)
▪ The total UCAS tariff points from these qualifications must equal or exceed 64-80 points.
▪ Points may be accumulated from a range of qualifications.
Document Submission:
▪ Applicants must upload evidence of their qualifications to the qualifications section directly to the application portal
▪ A snapshot from the official UCAS Tariff Calculator (Calculate your UCAS Tariff points | UCAS) must also be uploaded, showing how the total points have been calculated.
Progression Route
* After successfully completing the Certificate of Higher Education Skills for the Workplace programme, students may progress onto the BA (Hons) Leadership and Management Skills for the Workplace programme Level 5 & 6.
* After successfully completing the Certificate of Higher Education Skills for the Workplace (Health and Social Care) programme, students may progress onto the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care programme Level 5 & 6.
*After successfully completing the Certificate of Higher Education Computing Skills for the Workplace, students may progress onto the BSc (Hons) Applied Computing.
Postgraduate Courses
▪ MBA International Business
▪ MSc Public Health and Social care in Practice
▪ MSc Data and Artificial Intelligence
Entry Requirements:
Normally, the possession of a minimum of a 2:2 UK first degree or an equivalent international qualification recognised by Ecctis or work experience of five years at a senior managerial level in lieu of first degree*
*work experience should be presented in the form of letters from employers on the company letterhead paper, signed and dated.
▪ Doctor of Business Administration
Entry Requirements:
Master’s degree generally with a Merit classification or an overall mark of minimum 60% in an area relevant to the doctoral programme, awarded by a UK or other recognised University or higher education institution.
Who it's for
CertHE Business Skills for the Workplace at University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a practical option for mature students, career changers, and anyone returning to education who wants a clear, funded route into university study.
There is no upper age limit for Student Finance England-supported study in England. If you are exploring a return to learning, our advisors can help you check fit before you apply.
Study location & mode
This course is listed with University of Wales Trinity Saint David and can be studied in Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Swansea .
- Study mode: Full time
- Class schedule: Weekday and Weekend
Exact campus availability can vary by intake — use the campus list above and speak to an advisor if you need a specific location or timetable.
How this course is funded
Eligible students in England may be able to fund tuition and living costs through Student Finance England. As general guidance, that can include a tuition fee loan paid to the university and a maintenance loan for living costs. Repayments normally start only once you earn over the published repayment threshold.
This is general information, not a personal funding decision. Final eligibility, amounts, and repayment terms are confirmed when you apply for student finance — AF Education does not guarantee funding approval.
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AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
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