Certificate in Communication & Business Skills

BBSI, one of the most highly-accredited business colleges and English language schools in England, offers international students the opportunity to study Business English in England, while acquiring a sound basis in English-language communication skills, essential business skills and current business concepts.
Our Certificate course in Communication & Business Skills meets the rigorous standards set by the national education standards agency, the National Qualifications Agency (NQF).  The course is considered notionally at NQF Level 3 within the British Government's National Qualifications Framework.  Students who successfully complete the full 12-week course will gain an additional NCFE award. 

The course can be studied for periods of between 4 and 12 weeks, and is carefully designed to enable international students at an Intermediate Level of English or above to gain a useful grounding in business English and professional communication skills.  This 30-lesson weekly study programme is one of BBSI's most enduring business English courses.  It represents a challenging step up from general English and is recognised as being demanding in respect of the amount of output required by students, who need to collaborate in teams, produce work of a professional standard, concuct research and demonstrate new communication skills to others.    

Additional Qualifications.  Students will develop competent English language communication skills and can additionally prepare for a range of different University of Cambridge ESOL qualifications.  Alternatively, participants can opt to join our ongoing weekly English Language Workshop (ELW)  at a language level to suit their needs. The course is conducted around a busy social and activity programme.   

Course Outline

Course Duration.4-12 weeks

Minimum English Entry Level.  IELTS 5.0 (Intermediate)

Course Designation. CBS

Entry Dates.  The course is conducted year-round, and can be joined on most Mondays throughout the year.  The main entry dates, however, coincide with the commencement of the 4 BBSI academic terms annually, ie in January, April, July or September (term dates 2010).

Lessons Weekly.  30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)

Minimum Age. 17 years

Awards

BBSI Certificate in Communication & Business Skills (NQF Level 3)
NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills (NQF Level 3)

Optional Examinations+ 

University of Cambridge FCE (examination dates)
University of Cambridge CAE (examination dates)   
University of Cambridge BEC (examination dates)

Course Structure & Content

20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills
10 lessons weekly in English Language

(selected from one of the following)
preparation for the University of Cambridge FCE
preparation for the University of Cambridge CAE
preparation for the University of Cambridge BEC
*  English Language Workshop (ELW)

Course Objectives

*  develop English-language skills in a business & professional context
*  provide a foundation in business knowledge
*  develop practical skills relevant to the modern woring environment
*  build confidence & develop effective business skills
*  provide participants with the opportunity to obtain one of a range of English
      & business English qualifications

Course Contents

English Language Elements. English is taught in context to support the study of business skills and their related topics.

Skills Components

* oral communication
*  business correspondence 
*  presentation/PowerPoint TM 
*  telephoning 
*  negotiating 
*  reporting 
*  meetings 
*  debating

Business Topics

*  finance & banking facilities 
*  customer services 
*  international trade, law & Incoterms 
*  branding 
*  market research & advertising 
*  travel 
*  organisation structure 
*  cultural awareness 
*  recruitment 
*  quality  
*  business ethics 
*  leadership 
*  innovation

BBSI courses are carefully designed and structured at different language levels to enable international students to develop all 4 English language skills simultaneously, while developing their professional communication skills and professional knowledge in academic, vocational or professional context, in the specialised subject of their choice. Students therefore have the flexibility to focus on either academic or vocational progression, depending on their personal training needs and particular learning objectives.

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The following certificate courses are also available at BBSI:

General English
Academic English & IELTS Examination Preparation
General English, Computing & IT Skills
International Business English
Management & Business Administration
Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
Finance & Financial Services
Hospitality Management & Tourism
Science, Mathematics & IT
Legal Studies

+ Examination fees for external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.