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Professional Certificates

Stafford House Professional Certificates are English skills-focused Business Certificates in Marketing, Project Management, and Business Management. These introductory professional training courses are available exclusively at our London school.

Stafford House is now offering greater flexibility to our Professional Certificate programme with the introduction of 2 week courses!

 

These courses are designed for non-native English speakers to explore business concepts and apply new English skills to team projects and case studies in three key business areas. Each module focuses on real-world scenarios and authentic content to give you the skills to confidently present, analyse, and understand business concepts in English.

Professional Certificates classes are perfect for both experienced professionals who want to enhance their knowledge in English, and students who are new to their careers and want to improve their English language skills and expand their professional experience.

Learn from experienced teachers, local business leaders and new entrepreneurs as they share their experience and insight of the business world. The Professional Certificates are for students with an upper-intermediate level of English who want to learn business skills in a UK setting, build professional networks and gain a certificate to enhance their professional resume.

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES ARE AVAILABLE IN:

STAFFORD HOUSE LONDON

Benefits

  • Develop your English communication skills in authentic business situations
  • Visit local businesses and hear from expert guest speakers 
  • Learn from experienced business teachers
  • Practice team-work and presentation skills necessary to succeed in any business
  • Network and make international contacts
  • Add projects to your resume and personal on-line profiles to boost your career.

Outcomes

  • A Professional Certificate from Stafford House
  • Final business presentation and project
  • Experience working cross-culturally
  • Develop your networking skills using professional English

Who is it for?

  • Working professionals or university and college students with an upper intermediate level of English who want an introduction to three key business subjects.
  • Working professionals or students who want to further develop their professional skills portfolio and practice speaking English while doing a short-term business course.
  • Job seekers who want to advance in their career by adding a Business Certificate onto their resume.

Professional Certificate Course Information

Start dates*:

London:
2024: 08 Apr, 01 Jul, 30 Sep
2025: 06 Jan, 07 Apr, 07 Jul, 29 Sep

2 week Marketing Professional Certificate:
2024: 08 Apr, 22 Apr,  01 Jul, 15 Jul, 30 Sep, 14 Oct
2025: 06 Jan, 20 Jan, 07 Apr, 21 Apr,  07 Jul, 21 Jul, 29 Sep, 13 Oct

Focus

Learn the skills and strategies necessary to succeed in today’s interactive world. Students will receive tools for evaluating, developing, and delivering a marketing plan, using a heavy emphasis on problem-solving approach. Special emphasis will be placed on the impact of global/digital marketing, social media and e-business.

What you will learn

The essential parts of customer oriented marketing strategies, market selection, product development,lifecycle, planning and pricing as well as promotional decision making.

How you will learn

Students will learn up-to-date Marketing concepts by classroom work, a team project, and a company visit.

Case studies

Oreos; Procter & Gamble; Walgreens; Hubway: Boston’s Online Bike-Sharing System; Pepsi Cola; Samsung; Chobani Greek Yogurt; Costco; and more.

Marketing English Classes

Start dates*:

London:
2024: 06 May, 29 Jul, 28 Oct
2025: 03 Feb, 05 May, 04 Aug, 27 Oct

2 week Project Management Professional Certificate:
2024: 06 May, 20 May, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 28 Oct, 11 Nov
2025: 03 Feb, 17 Feb, 05 May, 19 May, 04 Aug, 18 Aug, 27 Oct, 10 Nov

Focus

Learning a comprehensive overview of project and general management skills and all the necessary steps from initiating a plan to executing a project.

What you will learn

Managing schedules, budgets and risks.
How to build a business case.
How to analyze new projects.
How to track and communicate progress.
How to plan and execute a project.

How you will learn

Students will learn a comprehensive overview of Project Management by classroom work, case studies, and a team project.

Case studies

Baldwin Water Works; Colorado Parade, Denver Runaway, New Zealand Wind Farm, China Telecom, Marriott Bedding; and more.

Project Management English Classes

Start dates*:

London:
2024: Feb, 03 Jun, 02 Sep, 25 Nov
2025: 03 Mar, 02 Jun, 01 Sep, 24 Nov

2 week Business Management Professional Certificate:
2024: 26 Feb, 11 Mar, 03 Jun, 17 Jun, 02 Sep, 16 Sep,  25 Nov, 09 Dec
2025: 03 Mar, 17 Mar, 02 Jun, 16 Jun, 01 Sep, 15 Sep,  24 Nov, 08 Dec

Focus

Learning current management practices within an application environment. Students will draw upon prior learning and working experience and become familiar with success strategies for managing not just a business, but also people.

What you will learn

The role of management and leadership within an organization.
How to develop your own leadership.
How to develop professional relationships

How you will learn

Students will learn a comprehensive overview of Business Management by classroom work, case studies, and a team project.

Case studies

Trader Joe’s; HP; Dyson; Microsoft; State Farm Bank; Ethics in Action; Starbucks; GE; and more

Business Management English Classes

Start dates*:

London:
2024: 02 Jan, 29 Jan, 26 Feb, 08 Apr, 06 May, 03 Jun, 01 Jul, 29 Jul, 02 Sep, 30 Sep, 28 Oct, 25 Nov
2025: 06 Jan, 03 Feb, 03 Mar, 07 Apr, 05 May, 02 Jun, 07 Jul, 04 Aug, 01 Sep, 29 Sep, 27 Oct, 24 Nov

The Bloomberg Market Concepts Certification is avilable as an additional four week course, only for students enrolled on a full time Stafford House course in London (minimum 2 weeks, 20 lessons per week)

Focus

On this challenging course you will complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certification (BMC), a course that will give you a solid foundation on a Bloomberg Terminal used by investment bankers all over the world.

Course Overview

Studying to use the Bloomberg Terminal computer software system, designed for professionals in the finance sector to monitor and analyse real-time financial market data- this course is a fantastic opportunity to work with this world-renowned system.

Participants will explore a variety of different elements of business including marketing, management, leadership and ethics. Students will study to gain the BMC (Bloomberg Market Concepts) qualification.

Outcomes

Complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certification

Increase your awareness of the Bloomberg Terminals and their functions

Develop your understanding of how markets work

Connect economic theory to practical investment applications

Bloomberg Market Concept

*Stafford House reserves the right to make changes to the dates and content of these courses.

Course features

2 or 4 week Courses
Each 4 week Professional Certificate is split into two 2-week modules (e.g Marketing I and Marketing II). These modules can be taken separately (2 week total) or together (4 week total).

Lecture-style classes
Experienced teachers introduce business concepts in lectures featuring business case studies.

Team projects
Learn communication, presentation and team-working skills essential for a successful career. Have experiences that reflect the real workplace as you collaborate with other international students on final team projects.

Company visits and Guest Speakers
Each certificate includes a company visit, networking event or a guest speaker to Stafford House. Local start-ups, successful entrepreneurs and established business leaders give inspiring talks and answer questions about a specific business topic such as how their business overcomes challenges and what it takes to succeed in the current business climate.

Course facts

Location
London
Start Dates
Please see Professional Certificate module dates
Minimum Level
Upper Intermediate
Age
18+
Max Class Size
15

 

Programme In-Class Clock Hours per Week  Number of Weeks for Each Certificate Number of Lessons per Week
Standard 15 2 or 4 20
Intensive 19 2 or 4 25
Super Intensive 23 2 or 4 30
Super Intensive Plus 27 2 or 4 35

Students will progress at their own pace. We recommend at least 80% attendance and completion of all homework and self-study recommendations

Meet our students

  • Akin

    Akin

    Turkey

  • Arthur

    Arthur

    Brazil

  • Beatriz

    Beatriz

    Brazil

  • Dani

    Dani

    Mexico

  • Fabiola

    Fabiola

    Brazil

  • Kazune

    Kazune

    Japan

  • Malai

    Malai

    Thailand

    I didn’t have any knowledge about Project Management so I was really nervous before I studied in this class. But I realized that the teacher and classmates help me a lot. The class was really pleasant and it was not only useful for my career path and daily life but also it was a good chance to work with other international students. I practiced how to present in public places, how to do a project, how to communicate, etc. Moreover, the friendships that I have made with staff, teachers, and other students from Stafford House make them my lovely family.

  • Nikki

    Nikki

    Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of

    As part of the Project Management Program not only did I enjoy the course and the challenges it posed, but the program has significantly increased my knowledge and in turn my confidence. Studying in a multicultural environment has enhanced my communication skills, enriched my life experience, reinforcing my personal growth. Every class, professor and classmate has contributed to my rich education. I am thankful for what Stafford house stands for and I have no hesitation in recommending this course to others considering undertaking it.

  • Samuel

    Samuel

    Brazil

 
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Sample timetable (2 & 4 weeks)

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30am - 10:00am Core Course
10:20am - 12:00pm Project Plan
11:50pm - 12:20pm Lunch
12:20pm - 2:45pm *Modules Free afternoon

*Add other English modules such as Business English, Presentation Skills, Digital Media at work or Exam Preparation for a Standard, Intensive, Super Intensive or Super Intensive Plus course.

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