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Want to get a qualification that will help you develop, embark on new careers path, change your career or achieve your academic and professional goals ? Our unique programme can help you to do so.

We are aimed to become a reputable distance learning provider in the United Kingdom and internationally. Our unique Open Programme gives you the freedom to choose and offer the opportunity to study at home in their own time. For most courses you don't need any previous qualifications. And with our world-leading blend of supported open learning and innovative course materials, you’ll get an exceptional learning experience.

Our online distance learning programmes encompass certificate and diploma courses in the field of English language and Health and Social Care fields. All courses are provided entirely online.

Business English Courses

Introduction
English is widely accepted as the international language of business. English is also ‘the’ international language - 85 percent of the Internet is in English, three-quarters of the world's mail is written in English, and it is the official language of the Olympic Games. In fact, the World Trade Organization debriefs, meets, and publicizes in English even if the representatives are from countries where English is not the native language. Top executives, managers, CEOs, and other business professionals, from a variety of corporate backgrounds, require these unique skills. English is global. Our Business English course prepares participants to negotiate a diverse business world using English in the international context providing the future leaders and business innovators of tomorrow with the right ‘toolkit’ for effective communication skills necessary for operating in a global environment.

Advantages

• A high-quality tailor-made programme, designed around topical issues
• A learner independence training element to enable participants to continue developing their skills in the future
• A variety of assessment methods
• Direct feedback and exchange of perspectives and experiences
• Special requests can be accommodated

Target Participants

• Students studying part-time or full-time courses
• People working full-time/part-time in public/private sector organizations
• Business/community & professional/individual
• A broad range of upper-intermediate/advanced students wishing to enhance their business English. [Pre-intermediate and Intermediate programmes are also available]

Course Details
The Business English Course helps participants who will benefit by using English in workplace and social situations. Language skills are developed through many stimulating, realistic and interactive activities. Learner independence training activities are also included.

Tutorial Support
Birmingham College will provide online support from qualified ELT or subject specialists on request.

Resources
Birmingham College will provide all resources including course materials, presentations, CDs, DVDs, Audio & Video tapes, books, journals, and/or magazines that may be required to deliver the course.

Course Registration Duration
Within 3 months of the registration date

Average Hour Requirements
The course is delivered online and each course requires a minimum of 100 hours of self-directed study and online assessment preparation for 10 credits to be awarded

Award / qualification after completion

• Upon successful completion of any of the single course having a total of 10 credits, Birmingham College will award the ‘Certificate in Business English’
• Upon successful completion of any two of the courses having a total of 20 credits, Birmingham College will award the ‘Executive Certificate in Business English’
• Upon successful completion of any three of the courses having a total of 30 credits, Birmingham College will award the ‘Advanced Certificate in Business English’
• Upon successful completion of any four of the courses having a total of 50 credits Birmingham College will award the ‘Diploma in Business English’
• Upon successful completion of any five of the courses having a total of total 70 credits, Birmingham College will award the ‘Advanced Diploma in Business English’
• Upon successful completion of any six of the courses having a total of total 100 credits, Birmingham College will award the ‘Higher Diploma in Business English’

The Business English Course includes the following areas:


Fees

Assessment
Each course has its own assessment criteria and varieties of methods will be used in order to cover individual learning styles. More information is provided in each individual course handbook.

How to apply
Application Forms are available online and in PDF and MS Word formats.

• Online Application Form
• Online Registration Form
• Online Query Form

The complete Enquiry/ Application forms can be sent by:
1) Post: Birmingham College, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS, UK
2) Fax: 00 44 121 212 0666
3) Email: dl@bcol.co.uk

Payment Information
Application forms must be accompanied by full payment in order to be processed. (Payment can be made by Demand Draft/Cheque payable to Birmingham College. For Wire Transfer information :

Bank: HSBC Plc
Account name: Birmingham College Ltd
Address : 34 Poplar Road, Solihull, West Midlands - B91 3AF
International bank account number: GB28MIDL40421282107341
Sorting code/Brach code: 40-42-12
Swift code: MIDLGB2155G
Account number: 82107341.)

Confirmation
Please allow 3 days for e-mailed confirmation of your registration.

Cancellation Policy
The registration can not be cancelled once online enrolment is completed.

Fees Refund Policy:
The College has 100% refund policy if the cancellation is completed before the enrolment. (£10 will be deducted from the deposit for administrative charges.)

Partnership Opportunity
We are interested to explore more business opportunities with overseas academic and distance learning providers. It includes offering certificate, validating programmes and developing new programmes working in partnership. Please contact the College for more information