This micro-credential focuses on the essential role of self-managed learning in driving lifelong growth and development. By reflecting on personal skills and learning strategies, learners will:

1. Discover methods to take control of their personal and professional growth.

2. Learn to assess their own skills and identify areas for improvement.

3. Create actionable plans for ongoing development to meet future goals.

Fantastic for professionals seeking to enhance their skills and competencies, this module empowers you to take charge of your learning journey and achieve lasting success.

In this award certificate learners will develop an understanding of the essential importance of self-managed learning in enhancing lifelong development. They will learn about themselves as learners and be able to self-assess their own skills, competencies and knowledge. As a result, learners will be able to continually identify and take action towards their upskilling for their continued professional and personal development.

Assessment

• No Exams, just practical learning – This programme is assessed through engaging and hands-on methods.
• Assessment Breakdown – 10% Participation, 50% Assignment, 20% Presentation and 20% Group Work. 
• Plan ahead with ease – The assignment brief is provided in advance, allowing you to manage your study time effectively.
• Guidance every step of the way – You will receive continuous support and feedback to help you succeed throughout the course.

Tutors
Our tutors combine extensive real-world experience with strong academic backgrounds, delivering practical insights and industry expertise to enhance your learning.

Opportunities for further studies
Upon successful completion of this Award, you can:

• Take up the opportunity to follow other Awards in different areas of business and management, or
• Follow the Certificate in Business and Management (30 ECTS), and it will also lead you to further studies.

This award is designed for:

• Adult learners looking for an immersive learning experience in this field.
• Working professionals, who have been working for a number of years, and seeking to enhance their competencies, knowledge and skills in business and management.
• Prospective learners, who already have a Level 4 and/or a Level 5 qualification, and who would like to challenge themselves within this area, to further develop their expertise.

The entry requirements are:

• Three MQF/EQF Level 4 individual single subject qualifications and at least 18 years of age.

or

• One MQF/EQF Level 4 qualification of at least 120 ECTS, or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.

or

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and at least 21 years of age.

or

• The MATSEC Matriculation Certificate. This comprises 6 subjects, and include passes in a language, a science subject, a humanistic subject, and a pass in the subject ‘Systems of Knowledge’. Two of the 6 subjects must be at an Advanced Level, three of the subjects must be at an Intermediate Level and a pass at the ‘Systems of Knowledge’ subject.
• A pass (at least Grade 5 of better) in the Secondary Education Certificate examinations in the following subjects: English language, Mathematics, and one other subject.

Other equivalent (international) qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All learners must have proficiency in the English language (evidence of use of the English language at work, 0-level pass in the English language, English as the national language or mother tongue, or other equivalent foreign qualifications equating to Common European Framework (at B2), such as IELTS (overall score of 6.0 with no element less than 5.5), Cambridge English (overall score of 169 with minimum scores of 162), TOEFL (at 72) and others).

Competences:

• Assess their motivation, approaches and ways of learning to identify concrete and appropriate self-managed learning opportunities
• Evaluate how lifelong development can be enhanced by self-managed learning
• Demonstrate ownership and responsibility for own personal and professional development
• Create medium and long- term personal and professional development plans

Knowledge:

• Key essential learner skills that promote lifelong learning (such as Honey & Mumford learning styles, Kolb’s learning style, learning from others, and learning through research)
• A range of learning opportunities that promote skills development for personal and professional growth (such as maintenance learning, growth learning, shock learning, and mentoring & coaching)
• Different career paths in a chosen sector or industry, including lateral pathways
• A range of learning choices based on career trajectory and own learner skills, personal and professional development needs and the activities required to meet them

Skills:

Applying knowledge and understanding

• Assess different self-managed learning approaches which can be used to enhance lifelong learning
• Evaluate individual and organisational benefits gained through self-managed learning
• Rate own current skills and competencies against professional standards and organisational objectives
• Select appropriate self-reflection and self-assessment tools to monitor and chart ongoing learning progress

Judgement skills and critical abilities

• Appraise and recommend ways how lifelong learning can encourage personal and professional development

Module-Specific Communication Skills

• Use relevant and appropriate terminology when discussing and exchanging views in a business context.
• Communicate and articulate their ideas clearly in writing and orally.
• Confidently give a formal presentation to a variety of audiences

Module-Specific Learner Skills

• Explore developmental opportunities that can support meeting own current and future needs
• Appropriately and accurately apply the Harvard referencing system.
• Acknowledge all sources of information
• Individually carry out further research in this area

Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences

• Search, gather, communicate and share related information using digital resources
• Identify reliable, authoritative, and current digital sources

Terms & Conditions apply, talk to us for further detail on this programme.