Leadership

About this programme

Pearson awards are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities. Such awards provide progression into the workplace either directly or via study at University/College, and are designed to meet employer’s needs. Pearson (BTEC) Higher National qualifications are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the principal vocational qualification at Level 4 and Level 5. Pearson Higher National qualifications in Leadership & Management for England are developed in collaboration with a wide range of students, employers, and higher education providers, and fully reflect the relevant Subject Benchmark Statements. There has been input from relevant professional bodies, to ensure alignment with recognised professional standards. There is a greater emphasis on employer engagement and work readiness. Higher National qualifications in Leadership & Management for England are designed to reflect this increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Level 4 and Level 5, thereby providing students with a clear line of sight to employment and/or to progression to a degree at Level 6. Higher Nationals in Leadership & Management for England have been developed to focus on providing a range of core units, each with a clear purpose, so there is something to suit each student’s choice of programme and future progression plans. Key features include: