www. ukopencollege. co. uk Courses17 our Business Start up courses A Level Business Studies £ 345.00 The course has been designed to provide students with an understanding of the following: how businesses work; how the world around them affects decision- making within a business; what leads to change and how businesses respond to these issues; and the range of perspectives that can be taken on business activities. It also helps develop a range of important and transferable skills: data skills; presenting arguments and making recommendations on the basis of the available evidence; and problem solving. Business Planning £ 269.00 This home learning course will help any student looking to set up their own business. It is vital that students are well prepared if considering entering the field of self employment. You will learn to: . Describe and evaluate your business idea . Carry out market research . Market your product or service . Compile financial information . Produce a business plan . Identify sources of funding Business Studies £ 399.00 This business studies diploma is designed to provide a thorough foundation in the knowledge and skills needed to participate in the business world. The course is entirely self- sufficient: there is no compulsory supporting textbook This home learning course in Business Studies is a must for any student looking to set up in business. This distance learning course will fully prepare students for the exciting challenge of running their own business. Ensure your business is a success. Prepare yourself before you start and reap the rewards. Enjoy the benefits and flexibility Open Learning brings. See details below of our Business studies course Starting your own Business £ 199.00 This home learning course in business will give students the essential skills in maintaining financial records. This legal requirement is one of the main reasons for small businesses failing. Give your business a chance of success. Enjoy the benefits distance learning brings. See details of our business course below: This course is designed to teach you the basics of what you need to do regarding your book- keeping and to the outline requirements of how to comply with tax legislation. You will be guided on how to keep the necessary records in order to complete your annual tax return.

Call for guaranteed set up on 0800 0131030 18 Child Care Courses Child Behaviour £ 199.00 This Distance learning child behaviour course covers both theory and practice of behaviour management for birth to adolescence. A useful and informative course for classroom assistants, nursery workers, social care workers and play workers. Child Development Diploma Course £ 499.00 This Child Development Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Diploma course is designed to present students with a compre-hensive basic knowledge of child development from pre- conception to seven years of age. The course deals with cognitive processes such as language and speech development, social skills, and behaviour. The psycho- social issues, together with other external influences on development are included in order to enhance understanding of the factors affecting behaviour. The developmental stages of anatomy and physiology for each body system are presented as chronological processes to follow this timeline, thus facilitating understanding of the changes that occur during the physical and mental development of children. Â In addition, learning through play and interactive educational concepts are examined Counselling Children & Adolescents £ 399.00 was £ 429 Counsellors help the client find their own answers and become more in charge of their own lives rather than less so; to be able to live their own life rather than be lived by it. With educational establishments looking to provide professional, in- house counselling for their students, there are ever increasing opportunities for counsellors who are able to relate to young people in an understanding and appropriate therapeutic environment. Child Psychology Level 3 £ 309.00 Parents, teachers, nurses, indeed all of us, being exposed to young children at one time or another, can enrich both our social experience and that of children by understanding children and the developmental processes they experience. This course would be of value to anyone who works or lives with children and an ideal course for teachers wanting to get some background information on the psychological understanding of the " Little people". Child Psychology Level 4 £ 369.00 This in- depth course in Child Psychology will provide you with an amazing insight into the development of children and will help you understand the things and situations that can affect how a child behaves. Whether you are a parent or work within the childcare profession this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to help a child to reach his or her maxi-mum potential. The course has been designed for some one without any prior knowledge of the subject and will allow the student to study the course at their own pace in their own home. Special Needs course £ 199.00 was £ 299 This home learning course in Supporting Special Needs is a must for any student looking to move into caring or working with children. This very rewarding but demanding distance learning course will offer you everything required to enhance your career or help you make massive strides if considering entering this line of work. One of the most popular courses on offer from the UK Open College continues to creat massive interest year after year. Enjoy the benefits and flexibility Open Learning brings. See details below for our Certificate in Supporting Specail Needs.