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University of Chester Partnership

In Professional Development are delighted to be an approved academic partner of the University of Chester. For the last 5 years we have been working closely with the University to design, develop and deliver highly interactive programmes that offer an optional postgraduate certificate qualification, validated by the University of Chester.

The approved academic partnership between In Professional Development and the university allows us to bring innovative, engaging and industry relevant programmes to the market. Our programmes carry the academic quality and rigour expected from high quality executive programmes but are uniquely designed and delivered around the demands, pressures and challenges that face busy working professionals. Our unique and flexible approach makes it easier than ever to access expert programmes and gain postgraduate qualifications that are validated by the University of Chester.

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Following completion of the 5-day Executive Mini MBA Accelerator Programme, you can go on to further study by opting to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration (WBIS) validated by the University of Chester.  Students who successfully complete the programme will be eligible for a University of Chester award.

This qualification is ideal for those who already hold leadership positions, and wish to support their continuing professional development with an academic programme of learning which has workplace application and critical reflection at its core.

This is a level 7 postgraduate qualification which sits between a degree and a masters and will provide you with the skills to:

  • deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
  • demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level;
  • continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.

The PG Cert is also an excellent route into a full masters, contributing 60 credits towards the 120 necessary for a masters. Students can pursue the full MBA with the University of Chester, following the PG Cert, should they so wish.

To be eligible to study at Level 7 you will need to already hold a senior leadership position and be actively looking to further develop your management and leadership skills. You may also hold a middle management position with aspirations for progression to senior leadership.

In order to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration students will be expected to complete the following modules:

  • Leadership for Excellence in Projects and Processes
  • Finance for Managers and Leaders
  • Strategic Management for Marketing

Each module is assessed by a 5,000 word work-based critically reflective essay or report. This is a distance learning course and you will receive support from an academic supervisor as well as having access to university resources and dedicated support from In Professional Development’s Quality Assurance Team.

Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.

 

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Following completion of the 5-day Directors Development Programme Accelerator, you can go on to further study by opting to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership for Directors  (WBIS) validated by the University of Chester.  Students who successfully complete the programme will be eligible for a University of Chester award.

This qualification is ideal for those who already hold leadership positions, including that of director, and wish to support their continuing professional development with an academic programme of learning which has workplace application and critical reflection at its core.

This is a level 7 postgraduate qualification which sits between a degree and a masters and will provide you with the skills to:

  • deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
  • demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level;
  • continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.

The PG Cert is also an excellent route into a full masters, contributing 60 credits towards the 120 necessary for a masters. Students can pursue the full MBA with the University of Chester, following the PG Cert, should they so wish.

To be eligible to study at Level 7 you will need to already hold a senior leadership position and be actively looking to further develop your management and leadership skills. You may also hold a middle management position with aspirations for progression to senior leadership.

In order to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership for Directors students will be expected to complete the following modules:

  • The Director’s Role in Governance and Finance
  • The Director’s Role in Leading and Managing an Organisation
  • The Director’s Role in Strategic Leadership and Marketing

Each module is assessed by a 5,000 word work-based critically reflective essay or report. This is a distance learning course and you will receive support from an academic supervisor as well as having access to university resources and dedicated support from In Professional Development’s Quality Assurance Team.

Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.

 

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Following completion of the 5-day Train the Trainer Programme, you can go on to further study by opting to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Education (WBIS) ) validated by the University of Chester.  Students who successfully complete the programme will be eligible for a University of Chester award.

This qualification is ideal for those who already hold leadership positions, including that of director, and wish to support their continuing professional development with an academic programme of learning which has workplace application and critical reflection at its core.

This is a level 7 postgraduate qualification which sits between a degree and a masters and will provide you with the skills to:

  • deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
  • demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level;
  • continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.

The PG Cert is also an excellent route into a full masters, contributing 60 credits towards the 120 necessary for a masters. Students can pursue the full MBA with the University of Chester, following the PG Cert, should they so wish.

To be eligible to study at Level 7 you will need to already hold a senior leadership position and be actively looking to further develop your management and leadership skills. You may also hold a middle management position with aspirations for progression to senior leadership.

In order to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Education students will be expected to complete the following modules:

  • Principles and Theory of Education Practice
  • Professional Education Practice with Executive Learners
  • Innovation in Education Practice

Each module is assessed by a 5,000 word work-based critically reflective essay or report. This is a distance learning course and you will receive support from an academic supervisor as well as having access to university resources and dedicated support from In Professional Development’s Quality Assurance Team.

 

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