HND
HND is a stepping stone to complete a full degree in the industry. There are many sectors in the industry in which you can specialise and become a professional. An HND course can help you build a career which will bring benefits and job satisfaction. In the UK, HND is awarded by Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), ScottishQualification Authority (SQA), BTEC (Vocational qualifications). The awarded bodies in the UK supporting the HND courses provide an opportunity for students to progress towards achieving a bachelor’s degree with a professional organisation such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and more.
HND courses are available for all industry sectors, for example, Agriculture, Computing and IT, Construction and civil engineering, Health and Social Care, Business and Management, Distribution and Hospitality Management, Photography and more. For candidates to apply for an HND course, the basic requirement is an A-Level qualification an equivalent qualification.
Progressing with an HND
Higher National Diploma qualification is a level 5 course providing the practical knowledge and theoretical knowledge in a particular subject. How can a candidate proceed with opportunities while pursuing an HND? For instance, if a passionate business student wishes to enter the industry with skills and knowledge, then he or she can enrol to an HND course approved by an accredited professional body. An HND Business Management course can help a candidate to improve, develop and grow the skills necessary to become a professional manager in the industry. The HND can be completed in a period of 2 years, in which the student will receive a Higher National Certificate in year one and then obtain the diploma in year2. The course will cover the fundamental knowledge in the business environment, human resource, marketing, accounting, business law, project management, business strategy and leadership and team development areas. Candidates who possess an HND business management qualification can become a manager with professional skills and knowledge. Many students pursue business qualifications after completing their school education. The HND course is available through online course providers.
The College of Contract Management, accredited by PEARSON, provides online HND courses through live online lectures. The college is based in the UK and offers its courses all across the globe. The college is also accredited by other professional bodies such as the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CMI, CIArb.
