Business is big in the UK, with around 5.7m private sector businesses producing a turnover of £1.9 trillion yearly.
Business is one of the most diverse subject areas, with many students having successful careers in management, retail, accountancy, and sales and marketing. In larger organisations, it’s not uncommon to start as an apprentice or trainee and work your way up. Students who go on to university or degree-level study could start on graduate training programmes to get an all-round experience of a company.
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Our tutors have widespread worldwide experience and deliver practical and relevant courses to today’s fast-changing business world. The fresh, modern and inspiring learning environment has excellent facilities to guarantee an enjoyable and informative course.
Students will also benefit from the strong relationships the college has built with a wide range of thriving local businesses and entrepreneurs and support from organisations like Natwest. Work experience and placement opportunities are vital to studying business, as are hearing talks from guest speakers and meeting industry experts on visits nationally and abroad.
Business T-Level
Business T-Levels are a high-quality, work-focused alternative to A-Levels for young people once they've completed their GCSEs. T-Levels are one of the main routes for a young person to enter the sector.
Professional Business Services
A wide range of part-time business courses, degree-level study, and apprenticeship (including higher-level apprenticeship) options are available.
We also run various professional business services courses, including accounting and HR.
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Beverley Davis
A business qualification can take students anywhere and opens up a world of possibilities, from climbing the ladder in the corporate world to using the skills learned in the course to start up their own business. Financial and business education gives students practical and valuable skills in whatever employment area they follow.
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Laura Mackenzie
I began working as a Lecturer of Business and Finance T-Level qualifications for Kendal College in November 2023. My previous experience includes working within the Ministry of Justice for 11 years as the Head of Learning & Development for the North of England. I was also the Business Manager of a Cumbrian Primary School for four years. We have a great team of business tutors and lecturers at Kendal College, all with various backgrounds, experiences, and specializations, to pass on to our students and prepare them for their next steps.
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Rachel Kaplan
After working in retail management for several years, I decided to further my education. I completed a BA in Business and Finance in 2008 and followed this with a PGCE to move into post-16 teaching, and I have taught ever since. My passion is education and lifelong learning, promoting and taking part, and I am currently studying for a Master's in Education through Northumbria University. Kendal College is a fantastic place to work and study, and I feel privileged to watch the growth of our students as they journey toward further education.
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Helen Wheat
I am an IT Lecturer and Assessor with 26 years of experience delivering IT training in Further Education and the workplace. I provide a range of IT courses and have technical and instructional expertise in Microsoft and Apple technologies. One of my specialities is Microsoft Excel, and I deliver programs to beginners and advanced users, demonstrating best practice standards and techniques. Coming from a strong administration background has given me the knowledge and skills to provide IT qualifications to meet the needs of employers and those preparing themselves for employment.
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You'll explore the basics of marketing, economics and finance, as well more specialist areas like business law and management reporting. BTEC Higher Nationals are designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, linked to professional body requirements and National Occupational Standards where appropriate.
You'll explore the basics of marketing, economics and finance, as well more specialist areas like business law and management reporting. BTEC Higher Nationals are designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, linked to professional body requirements and National Occupational Standards where appropriate.
If you are interested in studying leadership, this course will develop your knowledge and understanding of how to successfully lead a team. You will develop knowledge of the principles of team leading and the general workings of a business as well as how important it is for a team leader to successfully communicate with a range of stakeholders.
If you are inspired to explore a career in Business then this introduction to Business course will give you an excellent base on which to develop skills in areas such as business presentation skills, personal and business organisational skills, experience of work, personal communication skills and team working skills. You will also take part in planning and running a project to gain real-life experience as you learn. The learning programme usually takes place over 3 days per week and will include the opportunity to study Maths and English to further add to your skills and qualifications.
You will learn the core knowledge which underpins business and the required skills for a career in the industry, as identified by employers. This course combines theory, practical learning and industry placements designed, alongside industry experts, to progress on further study or employment.
Learn the core knowledge which underpins finance, the financial sector and the required skills for a career in the industry, as identified by employers. This course combines theory, practical learning and industry placements designed, alongside industry experts, to progress on further study or employment.
