How it works
On our Employability and Workplace Skills course, you’ll work through a Level 3 (60 credits) OTHM diploma. It’s designed to help you develop the skills you need to stand out and do well in today’s career world.
You complete everything online, and you can start whenever you like. It’s a flexible setup, so you can fit study around your life. Each module includes 40 hours of structured, guided learning online. Alongside that, you’ll get access to an extra 30 to 50 hours of optional learning, including suggested activities, helpful readings, digital resources, and self-check tasks.
To finish the diploma, you’ll submit 6 online assignments, with 1 at each level section. Expect each assignment to be around 2,000 to 3,000 words. When you pass, you’ll receive the OTHM diploma. After that, you may be able to top up your qualification into a bachelor’s degree at a selection of UK universities.
Throughout the course, you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, plus social learning forums and extra resources to help you get through the diploma confidently. For more detail on the support available, check the Student Resources page. You can also review the academic standards we meet and the groups we’re connected with, so you know you’re learning with a reputable programme.
Course Modules
The Level 3 foundation diploma in Employability and Workplace Skills is made up of 6 modules:
Career planning and development
Managing own performance
Personal and professional development
Employment skills
Working in a business environment
Managing resources
Each module includes 40 guided learning hours. You’ll also have an additional 30 to 50 hours of optional materials, such as suggested exercises, recommended reading, online resources, and self-testing activities.
There are 6 written assignments in total for the Level 3 foundation diploma. Each one is roughly 2,000 to 3,000 words. You’ll receive support throughout the modules and while completing your assignments through the “Tutor” area on the learning platform.
The Assignment Unit titles you’ll be completing are:
Career planning and development
Managing own performance
Personal and professional development
Employment skills
Working in a business environment
Managing resources
More details about the Level 3 units are available here: OTHM_L3_Foundation_Diploma_in_Employability_and_Workplace_Skills_spec_2021_01.pdf
Am I eligible for this programme?
You can enrol on our Level 3 course if you’re at least 16 years old and have completed full secondary education.
If you don’t have full secondary education or an equivalent qualification, you may still be able to join using your work experience. To check what would apply to you, call or speak to our friendly team at: 0333 772 1158
Career Progression
Studying Employability and Workplace skills can open doors to roles such as a Human Resources Specialist or a Career Coach, where you help people with recruitment and career development. You could also move into a role like Office Manager, overseeing day-to-day administration, or become a Training and Development Coordinator, helping to plan training for employees.
There are other options too, like Project Manager or Customer Service Manager, depending on whether you want to focus more on project delivery or customer relationships. You could even look at paths like Corporate Trainer, Recruitment Consultant, or Business Development Officer, supporting both people and business growth along the way.
University Progression
Once you’ve completed this course, students can progress onto a full BA or BSc degree with a range of UK universities, either online or on campus.
Some examples include:
Coventry University
Anglia Ruskin University
London Metropolitan University
University of Derby
Middlesex University
