Diploma in Management Studies new start date 29th September 2009

peter@3eplc.com — Tu 11 August 2009

This course has been upgraded to the revised Edexcel Level 7 and is considered to be at postgraduate level. Students who gain this qualification will be elligible for exemptions on MBA courses at some UK universities.

New BTEC Level 7 Syllabus

peter@3eplc.com — Tu 11 August 2009

The new BTEC Level 7 syllabus will commence on 28th September 2009. Fits into the new National Framework of vocational qualifications.

The College of Central London offers internationally recognised college courses in London. Courses available include Business Studies, English Courses, Secretarial Courses and Courses in Computer Studies. The College offers courses accredited by (BAC) The British Accreditation Council, (IMIS) Institue for the Management of Information System, EDEXCEL Foundation for BTEC Qualifications, (LCCI) London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board, City and Guilds, the Institute of Administrative Management, (AAT) Association of Accounting Technicians, (CIMA) The Chartered Institute of Management Accounting and Pittman Qualifications.

Advanced Certificate in International Trade Start Date September 2009

peter@3eplc.com — Tu 11 August 2009

Enrol now on this Institute of Export accredited course which is designed to provide students and those operating in International Trade, an opportunity to broaden their awareness of global trade issues and to gain a clear understanding of the processes and practicalities of International Trade.

HND in Business new start date 28th September 2009

peter@3eplc.com — Tu 11 August 2009

BTEC HND's are hard won qualifications and as such are well regarded by employers and HE institutions both in UK and increasingly around the world. BTEC HND's are accepted in the United States, Australia. They are well established in the Indian sub continent where some of the biggest BTEC centres preside. One centre alone in souther india has 10,000 enrolled students on HND Computing which is testament to the strength of this qualifications.

Housing Association Project Management Course for HA Development Staff

peter@3eplc.com — Tu 11 August 2009

* This course is accredited by the Association of Project Managers in accordance with their syllabus. Successful students may attain Associate Membership of the Association of Project Managers.

* Click for full course details

The NHF is supporting the establishment of a course for Housing Associations Development Staff in housing associations, starting this autumn. Successful completion of this course will significantly benefit individuals as well as their employers.

The course is aimed at staff with one - two years of experience, and will provide:

• Professional qualification from the Association for Project Management, the main professional body for project management in the UK;
• Training in sector-specific topics to a competency level needed for Development / Reinvestment Manager grade.

Susie Kay, Head of Professional Development at the APM said "We look forward to working with the NHF & College of Central London to establish a course which meets the needs of housing association project management staff and which increases the numbers of people in the profession from the affordable housing sector."

The course is being delivered by the College of Central London (CCL), located near Old Street, London, with support from Andrew Drury of HATC Ltd and other housing associations practitioners.

Students will attend 4 one-week blocks at the CCL. Assessment will take place after Week 2 and Week 4 and will last 2 days each.

The course will cost £2200 plus VAT (£2585).

A course brochure is available at www.central-college.com

Places can be reserved by emailing: ha-pm@central-college.com or by calling 0800 073 2981 or the College on 020 7739 5555.

A 10% deposit payable to "College of Central London" is required.

LCCI News

peter@3eplc.com — We 11 March 2009

The next LCCI Third Level Diploma course starts on 29th September 2009 and leads to the April and June 2009 series examinations in Marketing, Advertising & PR.

Enrol for Housing Association Project Management Course for Development and Reinvestment

support@3eplc.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:49:52 +0000

Enrol for Housing Association Project Management Course for Development and Reinvestment

Latest Computing Courses News

peter@3eplc.com — Th 11 August 2009

One to one and bespoke courses available over the summer. Time - Wednesdays 5.30pm - 8.00pm. Dates are flexible. Contact us for the next start date. Presently offering website design and implementation courses. No previous knowledge required. Also for those with experience, JavaScript and ASP courses available. Just send us an email ccl@btinternet.com with your request.

New term begins on 28th September 2009 with the NEW BTEC HND in Computing. click here

Secretarial Courses

peter@3eplc.com — Tu 11 August 2009

The core subjects of Word Processing, Information Technology and Typing are available to those interested in joining the Secretarial course from 29th September 2009. The subjects are modular in nature and since you will only be charged pro rata, in other words only for the subjects you take, substantial savings can be made. Public Relations and office Procedures will be available again from 25 September.

More info...

The Secretarial Studies course offered at The College of Central London is designed to teach students how to handle the requirements of the most modern commercial offices. Students will be taking examinations with Pitman for the core secretarial subjects, the Institute of Export for Global market place and International Business Principles LCCI for Public Relations and BTEC for Administrative Systems.

New Start Dates for English Courses

peter@3eplc.com — Tu 11 August 2009

Students can start any Monday of the week. You will be given a short placement test to assess your level before being place in class.

IELTS courses available. Apply now http://www.central-college.com/onlineapplication.php

More info...

Courses are run throughout the year at all levels, from Pre-intermediate to Advanced, and applicants may start on any Monday. Students are tested on arrival and placed in a class at their correct level. The maximum class size is 15 students.

Homework is set regularly and students are encouraged to complete it. All lessons contain a good balance between the four language areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students follow a main course book, supplemented with extra materials to give further practice in, for example, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, etc. Progress tests are held regularly to monitor progress and students are encouraged to enter for one or more of the public examinations.

International students have to show formal assessment of English language level when applying to extending their stay as a student in UK. IELTS and Pearsons London Test of English are avialable at this college to meet this new stricter policy introduced by UKBA.

English Summer School Starts - 1 week to 4 week courses start 6th July 2009

peter@3eplc.com — Tu 11 August 2009

English summer school at The College of Central London are available over the summer until 25th September 2009. This offers short term courses from 1 week to 4 weeks.

Business English is available on two afternoons per week on Mondays and Thursdays from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. General English/Business English combination courses covering 21 hours per week will be competitively priced.

View PDF for 15 hours per week morning (am) clases:

The College of Central london Summer School Part Time 15 Hours per week morning classes (9.30am to 12.30pm)English and Business English Price List

View PDF for 15 hours per week afternoon (pm) classes:

The College of Central london Summer School Part Time 15 Hours per week afternoon classes (1pm to 4pm)English and Business English Price List

View PDF for 21 hours per week full time classes:

The College of Central london Summer School Full Time 21 Hours per week morning and afternoon classes (9.30am to 12.30pm - Mon-Fri, 1pm to 4pm - Mon & Thu) English and Business English Price List

For English and Business English Summer School applications download The College of Central London Summer School Application Form for English and Business English

The College of Central London offers internationally recognised college courses in London. Courses available include Business Studies, English Courses, Secretarial Courses and Courses in Computer Studies. The College offers courses accredited by (BAC) The British Accreditation Council, (IMIS) Institue for the Management of Information System, EDEXCEL Foundation for BTEC Qualifications, (LCCI) London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board, City and Guilds, (AAT) Association of Accounting Technicians, (CIMA) The Chartered Institute of Management Accounting, the Institute of Administrative Management and Pittman Qualifications.

Awards received by the College of Central London

peter@3eplc.com — 12 August 2008 10:30:59

Awards received by our students and the College of Central London

Jennifer Warnett - Highest marks in IPD (manufacting) 2005 - already presented at last year's lunch event.

Tomas Lipinski - Highest marks in IITM 2005

Bouramia Zida - Top CIT student 2006

Eva Quasam - Highest marks in FIB 2006

Muhammad Anwar Khan - the top graduate student for 2006.

The above were all invited to attend the Institute of Exports Graduation and Prize Giving Event on 09 November 2006 where they will be presented with their prizes.
The College of Central London offers internationally recognised college courses in London. Courses available include Business Studies, English Courses, Secretarial Courses and Courses in Computer Studies. The College offers courses accredited by (BAC) The British Accreditation Council, (IMIS) Institue for the Management of Information System, EDEXCEL Foundation for BTEC Qualifications, (LCCI) London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board, City and Guilds, (AAT) Association of Accounting Technicians, (CIMA) The Chartered Institute of Management Accounting and Pittman Qualifications.

Term Dates at The College of Central London

peter@3eplc.com — Tu 11 August 2009

The Autumn 2009 New Term at The College of Central London starts on 28th September 2009.

The College of Central London offers internationally recognised college courses in London. Courses available include Business Studies, English Courses, Secretarial Courses and Courses in Computer Studies. The College offers courses accredited by (BAC) The British Accreditation Council, (IMIS) Institue for the Management of Information System, EDEXCEL Foundation for BTEC Qualifications, (LCCI) London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board, City and Guilds, (AAT) Association of Accounting Technicians, (CIMA) The Chartered Institute of Management Accounting and Pitman Qualifications.

Celebrating 40 years

peter@3eplc.com — Tu 11 August 2009

The College of Central London is celebrating 40 years (1968 – 2008) offering international students quality education at affordable prices. To reflect its portfolio of courses and global reach, the college is seeking a partnership with a suitable UK University to provide a clear pathway for students by creating a link to an existing degree programme, thus providing ladders of opportunity for our students.
We are putting in place a team of enthusiastic lecturers (a blend of existing and new staff) who actively engage with the students learning process and adhere to requirements of collaborating institutions, BTEC and other relevant guidelines. To enhance the processes and systems used throughout the College through the appointment of a Quality Manager

In our anniversary year we are seeking re-accreditation with BAC and are fully committed to complying with the new PBS immigration system being introduced and making sure agents abroad comply with the new measures being implemented.
The four decades have been marked by major changes in the world of business, technology and social change all contributing to new opportunities, pressures, legal requirements and attitudes. As we look back 40 years and we must also look forward to the next 4 decades and embrace new challenges as they approach.

Shipping News - Maritime course

peter@3eplc.com — Tu 09 April 2009 10:30:59

International Shipping - Summer School

The International Shipping Summer School is one of the oldest shipping summer schools in the UK (This year from 22ndJune –10thJuly).

The summer school includes amongst its speakers senior advisers to both the British government and the European Union. The summer school offers an intensive programme of study for those interested in international shipping at a very competitive price.

The course lasts three weeks in the City of London and covers many topics which including:

World trade and the demand for shipping, major commodity flows and seasonal variations; The effect of freight tariffs and agreements; The ship -conflicting requirements for cargo and safety; General features of ship design, ship types for different cargoes and trades; The need to load, discharge and measure cargo; Organisations involved in shipping, types of owner and company structure for the different trades; Cost structures and techniques to minimise costs; Shipping finance; Tramp markets, supply of tonnage, freight rates, the oil and bulk trades; Methods of employment for a vessel; The role of the shipbroker in obtaining the best match of employment for a vessel or carriage for a cargo; Liner trades, conferences and consortia, the ship as one part of a unified transport system; road, rail and air transport, the port as interface between multimodal transport systems; The principal types of marine insurance; The roles of the insurance broker and underwriter; Port operations management, administration and maritime fraud.

There are also hosted visits to a major port near London, The Baltic Exchange, Lloyd’s, the CMA at Dover and to the IMO.

The talks are given by practitioners of their speciality, some of whom have retired and are now academics or are advisors to governments. For example, the marine insurance talk is given by a retired working member of Lloyd’s who has nearly 40 years’ experience of dealing with marine claims and who has recently published a book on marine insurance; Maritime fraud is dealt with by a speaker from the International Maritime Bureau, which is part of the International Chamber of Commerce; The lecture on Port Operations is given by the author of the standard book on "Sea Transport -Economics and Operations" and "Port Operation and Management".

The topics of vessel employment, chartering and the role of a shipbroker is given by a director of a ship broking company, who is also an arbitrator, maritime advisor to an African Government and a member of the Baltic Exchange and who will conduct the visit there; The lecture on Trading Qualifications and Operational Procedures for Ships will be given by a highly respected commodities expert; The engineering side of the course is given by a senior examiner for the Department of Trade; Ship management and liner trades talks are in the hands of a retired ship’s captain [ who now manages a steam tug as a hobby ] who will also conduct the Summer School’s visit to the Port of Tilbury. The lectures on world trade, on international shipping organisations and on possible future shipping trends will be given by a former ship’s captain who was then active in the shipping market representing shipowners and who now lectures at several academic centres, including London Metropolitan University.

Facilities Management

support@3eplc.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:09:18 +0100

Facilities Management

We are currently developing a new approach to delivery for this course, which responds to the changed configuration dictated by the British Institute of Facilities Management. This replaces the existing raft of examinations with assignments for a range of mandatory and optional units.

The programme is intended for professionals of varying experiential levels working in the sector and who wish to enhance their specialist and management skills.

The College has provided this course for many years and it is delivered by a team of lecturers who have considerable industry, subject and educational expertise. The delivery for each level will be over thirty weeks, one evening per week in three terms.

New students are welcome to apply for a commencement in January 2010. Fees and outline programmes are available on application to the College.

Business Management

support@3eplc.com — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:05:25 +0100

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Immigration Rules for International Students - latest PBS and UKBA news (updated 18th March 2009)

peter@3eplc.com — Wed, 18 March 2009 18:00:00 -0600

Foreign students hoping to come to the UK to study will have to meet strict new criteria, the Government.

The Home Office has published proposals for much tighter rules for foreign students - and the universities and colleges hosting them - under tier 4 of its new Points Based System.

All colleges and universities that want to recruit foreign students will now need a licence to do so and will have to take greater responsibility for their international students, helping Government crack down on bogus colleges who abuse the system. For the first time education providers face a ban on bringing over international students if they fail to follow strict new rules - including alerting the UK Border Agency (UKBA) if students fail to enrol. The new rules set stricter limits on courses involving work placements to ensure these are not used as a route for disguised employment and limit the amount of time those coming to the UK to study as adults can spend on low level courses. Students will also face stringent new criteria if they want to study in the UK, ensuring only those who benefit Britain can come. An applicant is recommended to use the self-assessment tool on the ukba website before making his/her application. This will give the applicant an indication of whether he/she will meet the points criteria. Under Tier 4 an applicant must score: 30 points for a valid visa letter (after Autumn 2009 this letter will be known as a CAS Certificate of Acceptance of Studies), and 10 points for maintenance funds. Before they can study here, an international students must:

1- Supply a UKBA licensed education institution with all genuine copies of education certificates gained from age 11 onwards and where applicable work experience letters from employers. When the college is satisfied of the student's academic ability to finish the course, they will be in a position to issue a Visa letter and letter stating the documents seen to make this judgement.

2- Prove that they have the means to support themselves while studying here.
For courses of more than 9 months; the amounts you need to show are £7200 for accommodation in London plus course fees, or £5400 for those living outside London plus course fees. Students must prove this by producing bank statements with the amount available in the account for at least 28 days.
For courses of 9 months or less; the amounts you need to show are £9600 for accommodation in London plus course fees, or £7200 for those living outside London plus course fees. Students must prove this by producing bank statements with the amount available in the account for at least 28 days.

Visas will only be granted to students who show a proven track record in education and are applying for a course that meets a minimum level of qualification. The visa section may want to check the supporting documents a student sends with his/her application. Therefore, international students must ensure that all the evidence comes from a source that can be clearly identified and that it can be independently confirmed is being genuine.

Without a visa letter or (after Autumn 2009) confirmation of acceptance for studies issued to them by their sponsoring institution, a student's visa application will not be considered. It also acts as a pledge from the college or university that they accept responsibility for the student while they are in the UK.