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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

We deliver level 2 and above training on a part-time basis in a huge range of careers and industries from art to zoology! 

 

In association with world renowned industry organisations such as CIPD, CIM, CMI and ILM we provide professional development qualifications in HR, marketing, accountancy, management and leadership. 

 

Over 15,000 people join us each year to improve their career potential in this way.

 

Courses  include the core transferable employment skills such as communication, leadership and innovative thinking which employers continue to demand, no matter what sector they are in.

 

To find out more about part-time courses use the search facility at the top left of this page.


 

Key Facts About Professional Development At SERC

 

A student studying on a STEM (science, technology, engineering or maths) oriented course can make their money back in 1 month.

 

A student studying on a non STEM oriented course can make their money back in 2 weeks.

 

Compared with someone with no qualifications in NI, a student with a level 3 qualification will increase their earnings by £235,517 over their working lifetime.

 

We offer courses in 5 Centres of Excellence including Software Engineering, ICT, Manufacturing Engineering, Electronic Engineering and Construction.

 

We hold currently hold student and College awards in IAB, CIPD and BECTA.

 

Over the last 3 years SERC has progressed 14,125 people within the local workforce to a level 2 qualification and 9,423 to level 3 to 7, both representing 16% of the total working population in the South Eastern Region.

 

 

 

Case Study

 

We have been recognised by the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) as the ‘Top College’ in the UK for the IAB Computerised Payroll qualification. SERC student, Lianne Larmour was presented for Top Student for the Diploma in Computerised Accounts.