Vocational Courses

Got a passion for interior design or learning a trade?  Fanatical about fitness and want to become an instructor?  Fancy travelling the world as an in-flight attendant?  Our wide range of courses included; Beauty and Fitness courses,  Travel, Retail and Hospitality Courses and Business and Management Courses.   See our full range of courses and vocations below.

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  • Beauty & Fitness
    Get on the right track towards helping others maximise their fitness and well-being.
  • Business & Management
    Learn the basics of business management, from accounts, finance and marketing on the web to starting up your business.

What our vocational courses can do for you

If you have the drive and ambition to follow a particular career, our range of college courses could set you on the right path. Qualifications count in the job market and with ICS you can obtain an accredited qualification or diploma to build your skills, knowledge and understanding in your chosen field. Success in one of our courses will also demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment, qualities that will be admired by prospective employers who are looking for motivated staff.

With an ICS college course by distance learning, you will be able to fit in time for study around your everyday life.  You don’t have to attend lectures or follow a fixed timetable, but can work at your own pace, supported by our skilled tutors and student advisors.

Gain an industry recognised Vocational qualification

Our Vocational courses will help you take the first step towards your chosen career or gain a promotion.  You’ll discover  that many of our College courses are accredited by a range of well known awarding bodies, including BTEC from Edexcel and City & Guilds – qualifications that will give you the knowledge and credibility you need to follow a career in the sector you choose

Build your skills with an ICS Skillbuilder course

Perhaps you’re new to a subject area and want to “test the water”, so to speak.  Then, take advantage of one of our new Skills Builder courses leading to an ICS Diploma.  We ensure that study materials for all ICS Diploma courses have been professional developed with the help of our industry experts.  This means that you’ll gain a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in the subject of your choice – beneficial should you decide to take your interest or passion to the next level towards a professional qualification.  For many careers, the ICS Diploma course will help build confidence in your abilities, and may well be all you need to get you started in business.

Above all, whether it’s for career progression or simply for pleasure, all you need is the interest, motivation and desire to succeed, and we’ll support you all the way.  And, with courses spanning a wide variety of sectors you’ll be spoilt for choice!

We support around 35,000 students each year – developing their skills and knowledge to help them achieve their goals.  And you have every opportunity with ICS to be just as successful.

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