QCF Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are an excellent way to combine work with the opportunity to gain fundamental skills specific to your job, as well as achieving a nationally recognised qualification.
The IAM Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Package is aimed at 16+ year olds who are in full-time employment. Each apprenticeship package contains two components: competency-based and technical certificate.
The IAM Level 4 Higher Level Apprenticeship Package A and Level 4 Higher Level Apprenticeship Package B are aimed at 18+ year olds who are in full-time employment. Each apprenticeship package contains two components: competency-based and technical certificate.
QCF NVQs
NVQs are an excellent method of improving your workplace skills and competencies whilst working for an employer, and allow you to apply your studies directly to a business environment.
The IAM Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration is a competence and credit-based qualification, designed to support candidates already working in administrative positions. Candidates who choose this qualification will develop vital skills and improve their underpinning knowledge and understanding of business and administration, whilst gaining valuable experience in the workplace.
The IAM Level 3 and Level 4 NVQ Diplomas in Business and Administration are competence and credit-based qualifications, designed to support candidates already working in, or striving towards, more senior administrative positions. Candidates who choose these qualifications will develop their skills and understanding of business and administration further, whilst gaining additional experience in the workplace.
The IAM Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management is a competence and credit-based qualification, designed to support candidates already working in, or striving towards, management positions. This qualification has been specifically designed for middle managers with a wide span of control and accountability for performance, in particular those with responsibility for determining resource allocation and operational methods in their department or organisation.
QCF Certificates
The IAM Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates in Principles of Business and Administration support those already working in, or aspiring to work in, business positions. Holders of the qualifications will develop essential knowledge and understanding across a range of practices and learn how to work collaboratively.
The IAM Level 4 and Level 5 Certificates in Business and Administrative Management are ideal for managers who wish to gain skills in specific business and administrative management techniques but are unable to commit to full time education.
QCF Diplomas
The IAM Level 4 Diploma in Business and Administration supports those already working in, or aspiring to work in, business management positions. The qualification can be studied individually, or as part of the IAM Level 4 Higher Level Apprenticeship (Package B).
The IAM Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in Business and Administrative Management support those already working in, or aspiring to work in, business management positions. Holders of the qualifications will also be eligible for progression to various UK university degree programmes.
The IAM Level 6 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management, Level 6 Diploma in Business Management and Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business and Administrative Management are inspired by the MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) model and approach learning in a practical, applied way. The qualifications are designed for those who aspire to, or already fulfil, high level managerial roles in organisations.
NQF Administrative Management
Please note that the IAM no longer accepts new qualification registrations for the NQF Level 4 and 5 qualifications. All IAM NQF qualifications have been superseded by our new suite of QCF qualifications.
The final exams for the NQF Level 4 and 5 qualifications will be held in March 2012.
QCF ITQs
The IAM Information and Communication Technology (ICT) qualifications
Other Qualifications
As well as the IAM core programmes, there are a number of specially targeted, tailor-made qualifications available from the Institute.
Degrees
Holders of the Diploma in Administrative Management and the Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management are eligible for credit towards or direct entry onto several degree programmes at other universities.
Programmes are available via distance learning or through campus studying. Please click below for further information.
