CertHE Business - GET JOB READY IN JUST 10 MONTHS
With a flexible CertHE business management programme tailored to you. Learn in-demand skills and build a portfolio that shows employers what you can do, while accessing career support, industry connections and exclusive job opportunities.
10 months to get a job
Most courses teach you about work. This helps get you into it.
Built with employers, this 10-month course in business management focuses on practical skills, real projects and career support from day one.
You'll graduate with a recognised business management qualification and a portfolio that shows employers what you're capable of. Along the way, you'll apply your skills to real-world challenges and build the confidence to stand out in applications and interviews.
No unnecessary theory. No waiting years to get started. Just a faster route into employment.
Your 10-month route to employment
Introducing CertHE Business
Get the skills employers actually want – fast.
Break away from traditional higher education with a business management course designed to get you ready for the workplace in months, not years – and prepared to thrive in a fast-paced digital world.
You’ll develop essential skills in areas like AI, data and digital, applying them through real-world tasks that form a professional portfolio. Learn from entrepreneurs, creators and industry practitioners, with support from a dedicated career coach and access to exclusive opportunities and connections.
Whether you’re aiming for a leadership role, launching your own venture or progressing to the next stage of a business degree, this course prepares you for the challenges of tomorrow.
What you'll study
Master the principles of business management and how to implement them to address real-world challenges
Develop critical thinking, ethical decision-making and professional communication skills – all essential for effective leadership in any organisation
Learn to communicate complex ideas and arguments to influence stakeholders
Understand how to use AI in the workplace
Learn how to use relevant digital tools to identify, analyse and propose solutions for business challenges
Understand how to select, interpret and communicate business data to support informed decision making and recommendations
Download your Cert HE guide
Get the guide
Download your guide to discovering a different route into employment, including career pathways, specialisms and how we'll help you become job ready in 10 months.
Funding to help you get there
With access to funding towards your tuition fees from Student Finance England, you can get qualified without the financial pressure holding you back (subject to eligibility).
How will you study?
Contact hours
Students are required to undertake approximately 30 hours of learning per week. This may include completing online activities, watching videos, reading journal articles and books, preparing assessments, and attending face-to-face seminars.
Each week, students will have the opportunity to contact their module leaders and/or Academic Skills Tutors for additional support through online drop-in sessions.
During Reflect and Refine weeks, students are invited to attend revision sessions to revisit key topics and support their assessment preparation.
Optional in-centre experiential learning days will also be held at BPP London East.
Learning materials
All required learning materials are provided online as part of the course fee. This reflects modern working practices and minimises our environmental impact. Print on demand versions are available for students with specific learning needs.
Types of assessment
This programme uses a mix of formative and summative assessments designed to build your confidence, develop your skills and prepare you for the digital business world.
Formative assessments
Throughout your modules, you’ll complete formative assessments that help you practise key skills and test your understanding. These don’t count towards your final grade but are an important part of your learning journey.
You’ll receive timely, constructive feedback to help you improve before your final assessments, giving you the opportunity to refine your approach and build confidence. Many formative tasks are designed to mirror or support your summative assessments, so you’ll know exactly what to expect.
Summative assessments
Summative assessments contribute to your final grade and are designed to reflect real-world, professional scenarios. You’ll present your work in a range of formats, helping you develop both academic skills and the practical, digital capabilities employers are looking for.
Assessments are delivered flexibly, using online tools where possible, although some may require attendance at a physical location.
Full details on BPP University's feedback policy on examinations and assessment can be found in the University Policies and Procedures.
Learning support
Access a full range of learning support services for students with any specialist learning needs. Further information can be found on our learning support page.
Everything you need to get hired - fast
Personalised from start to finish
Start with a personalised career assessment designed to help you identify your strengths and future opportunities.
Build the skills employers are actually looking for
Develop practical AI, digital and data skills alongside communication, presentation and decision-making capabilities.
A portfolio that proves you can do the job
Every assessment produces practical work you can showcase to employers – from presentations and reports to campaigns and content.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. CertHE Business is a Level 4 qualification awarded by BPP University – a regulated UK institution. More importantly, it's been built with input from our employer partners, which means the skills and content already match what they're hiring for. Several of those employers have live vacancies specifically for BPP students before they go public. That's not a theoretical claim – it's the model.