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Employability and Workplace Skills at a Glance

  • Start date: Anytime
  • Location: Online
  • Study pace: Flexible, you have up to 5 years to complete this course
  • Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma (60 credits)
  • Assessment: Online written assignments
  • Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, FREE laptop*, all course materials and more
  • Ofqual Link: Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills – 603/7031/2

This course is equivalent to 24 UCAS Tariff Points.

Employability skills are the essential skills, personal qualities and values that enable you to thrive in any workplace. Our level 3 foundation diploma in Employability and Workplace skills has been developed to provide learners with a range of knowledge, understanding, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

This course has been designed to support you in successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, or preparing you for further study.

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How it works

Students on our Employability and Workplace Skills course can complete a Level 3 (60 credits) OTHM diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the career industry.

The course is completed online and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.

To complete the course you’ll submit 6 online assignments at each level, and assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with an OTHM diploma and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities.

During this Employability and Workplace Skills course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to complete your diploma with ease. You can find out more about the support you’ll have available on our Student Resources page. You can also read about the academic credentials we meet and associations we’re part of to make sure you have the best learning experience.

Course Modules

The Level 3 foundation diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills has 6 modules:

  1. Career planning and development
  2. Managing own performance
  3. Personal and professional development
  4. Employment skills
  5. Working in a business environment
  6. Managing resources

Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hour’s worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises.

The Level 3 foundation diploma in Employability and Workplace skills has 6 written assignments. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The Assignment Unit titles that students need to complete for the level 3 course are:

  1. Career planning and development
  2. Managing own performance
  3. Personal and professional development
  4. Employment skills
  5. Working in a business environment
  6. Managing resources

More information about the level 3 units can be found here: OTHM_L3_Foundation_Diploma_in_Employability_and_Workplace_Skills_spec_2021_01.pdf

Am I eligible for this programme?

To enrol in our Level 3 course, you must be at least 16 years old and have a full secondary education.

If you don’t have a full secondary education or the equivalent, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience. To find out more, talk to one of our helpful team members at: 0333 772 1158

Cost and payments

  1. Employability and Workplace Skills (60 credits): £2100

Enrol with a £50 deposit and then £85.41 a month for 24 months, interest-free.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

  • Credit or debit card
  • Bank transfer
  • Interest-free monthly instalments
  • PayPal
  • Western Union
  • ELCAS funding

Career Progression

Studying Employability and Workplace skills can lead to careers such as a Human Resources Specialist or Career Coach, where you assist with recruitment and career development. You might become an Office Manager, overseeing administrative functions, or a Training and Development Coordinator, designing employee training programs.

Roles like Project Manager and Customer Service Manager are also viable, focusing on project execution and customer relations, respectively. Additionally, you could work as a Corporate Trainer, Recruitment Consultant, or Business Development Officer, enhancing workforce skills and company growth.

University Progression

On completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full BA degree programme from a range of UK universities.

Alternatively, you have the option to complete a Level 4/5 Diploma at Online Business School.

Sample Certificates

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills

Qualification Number: 603/7031/2

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Last year 355 students graduated this course
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Employability and Workplace Skills

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Package includes:

  • University Undergraduate (Level 3) Full course materials and assignments.

Our Tutors

Once you’ve enrolled onto the Employability and Workplace Skills Course you’ll have access to our expert tutors, with years of experience our friendly team are always on hand to help provide advice and support. Whether you need to ask a few quick questions about a module topic, or you’d like in-depth feedback on your assignments – we’re here to help.

Our Program Leader for this course is Mike Donald, Mike is an experienced professional with over 15 years of practical experience within the Business and Finance industry.

OBS Stories

Jadine Briolas

My experience I would describe as an adventure. The studies and assignments were always exciting and intriguing to me. Whenever I did need the extra help, I would get it from the team without fail, it was just a breeze.

When I came across online business school, I was immediately attracted to it. It is not only affordable but very convenient as well. I work full time but at the same time have a passion for my studies and this is the only platform I came across that allowed me to pursue both.

Steffan Newton

I chose Online Business School because of the flexibility they offered to learning. I read previous reviews online and spoke to the school to ensure this was the best option for me.

The flexibility to study is great and the support received from the school is brilliant.

Frequently asked questions

01How do I apply for this Employability and Workplace Skills course?

It’s really simple to enrol on our Employability and Workplace Skills course, it only takes a few moments and you can either enrol online or over the phone, it’s entirely  up to you:

  1. Simply register online
  2. Call our friendly team directly at: 0333 772 1158
  3. Email us at: [email protected]
02Will I have to go to an interview?

No, we like to keep things simple here at Online Business School, so you won’t need to go to an interview to enrol on our Employability and Workplace Skills course. All you’ll need to do is complete a short application form to make sure you meet the criteria for the course, for example, you must have a full secondary education.

03How long is an online Employability and Workplace Skills course?

The duration of our diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills is completely flexible and entirely up to you – we allow 5 years to complete the course, which means you can work at a pace that suits you and your life. You can also study the modules in any order at any time so you have complete control of your learning.

04What does a diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills course include?

Our Employability and Workplace Skills course includes some great added extras to help you succeed, from 1-2-1 tutoring support and online learning resources to a FREE laptop and Student Membership card. 

  • All course material, including online modules and written assignments
  • Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
  • Dedicated student support
  • Access to an online social learning forum
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • FREE laptop*
  • FREE TOTUM student discount card
  • FREE student membership to the Institute of Hospitality
  • FREE access to Our Hubs
  • *excluding ELCAS funded learners
05Do I need any previous experience or qualifications?

You don’t need any previous work experience to enrol on our Level 3 Employability and Workplace Skills course, however, to meet the criteria to enrol in our Level 3 Employability and Workplace Skills course, you must be at least 16 years old and have a full secondary education.

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