Course Overview
Are you ready to develop your computing skills and take the next step towards a career in technology? The Computing Skills for the Workplace (Full-time) course at UWTSD London and Birmingham offers you a Certificate of Higher Education that focuses on practical learning and real-world application. This course is designed to help you build confidence, work effectively both on your own and with others, and develop the skills that employers are looking for in today’s job market.
A key focus of this programme is to equip you with workplace skills that can be directly transferred into any professional setting. You will learn how to tackle challenges head-on, how to plan your work from start to finish, and how to develop problem-solving skills that will help you succeed in a variety of roles. Whether it’s identifying issues before they arise or finding solutions when they do, this course will help you develop the mindset needed to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Throughout the course, you will focus on career progression and career development, ensuring that you not only gain the technical skills needed for the workplace but also understand how to grow and advance in your chosen field. The programme places a strong emphasis on developing transferable skills, which can be applied across various sectors, giving you the flexibility to pursue a range of job opportunities after graduation.
This course is ideal if you’re looking to restart your career or even begin a new one in computing and provides an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in computing that will support your long-term career ambitions.
At UWTSD, our focus is on practical, hands-on learning. The Computing Skills for the Workplace course equips you with both the technical expertise and critical thinking skills required to excel in professional environments. Our approach encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and the ability to apply your knowledge directly in the workplace.
You will gain core computing skills such as programming, system management, and networking. The course also develops your ability to tackle real-world challenges by enhancing your problem-solving skills. You will build a digital portfolio, showcasing your abilities for interview preparation and career development. Additionally, the programme emphasises transferable skills like teamwork, communication, and independent work, preparing you for a variety of roles in the tech industry.
CertHE Computing Skills for the Workplace is offered by University of Wales Trinity Saint David in partnership with PEN. Students can choose from flexible class schedules such as Weekday, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full Time study modes, ensuring accessibility for learners. It supports various academic pathways, including CertHE levels, making it suitable for a wide range of students seeking professional or academic advancement. This course is available across key study locations including Birmingham, London. To help you navigate, direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
Available Campuses for CertHE Computing Skills for the Workplace
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Birmingham
Apsley House 35 Waterloo Street Birmingham B2 5TJ
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Canary Wharf
Exchange Tower Harbour, Exchange Square, 9th and 10th Floor, London, E14 9GE
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Sep 2026
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English Language Requirements
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
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.
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