Course description
The English language is one of the most common languages in business and trade across the globe. Improving your fluency, whatever level you are at, can increase your career prospects, and open up doors to new opportunities.
The Pitman English Diploma has been designed to help you get to grips with reading, writing, speaking and listening, whilst also assisting you in developing communication channels such as business communication and social media. This diploma offers a wide and varied range of learning methods which will not just help to ensure you increase your competency, but also enjoy learning at the same time.
Pitman English gives you the ability to test and track your progress along the way, combining online resources with live tutoring sessions. This component is available in 3, 6 and 12 month packages* depending on your current ability and desired level of achievement.
*Minimum package is 3 months
Diploma Outline
There are two main core courses in this diploma:
• Pitman English
• Effective Business Communication
You’ll then also choose an additional four elective courses from a list to suit your requirements. The list is wide ranging but includes LinkedIn for Jobseekers, Social Media Strategy for Business, Twitter for Business and more.
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