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Higher education qualifications are generally viewed as being Levels 4-8 of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ):

• Level 8 - Doctoral Degrees
• Level 7 - Master's Degrees, Integrated Master's Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Postgraduate Certificates
• Level 6 - Bachelor's Degrees with Honours, Bachelor's Degrees, Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Graduate Diplomas, Graduate Certificates
• Level 5 - Foundation Degrees, Diplomas of Higher Education DipHE), Higher National Diplomas (HND)
• Level 4 - Higher National Certificates (HNC), Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE)

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Learning programmes

There are also learning programmes that are explicitly marketed as 91香蕉黄色视频ing workforce development.

These usually try to develop technical knowledge and skills, and can range from non-accredited short courses, eg, days or weeks, to undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications with a vocational focus.

These may include and opportunities to gain professional qualifications.

Business advice and staff training

The higher education sector can also provide business advice and staff training at all levels, including distance or e-learning, or part-time courses on a wide variety of topics, eg, leadership and management skills, HR, finance, marketing, and customer service.

Courses may be taught or held in various places, depending on who provides the course. For example, higher education courses may be taught at universities or . The Northern Ireland universities partner with further education colleges, where students register at a university but are taught at a partner college.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

The Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) scheme helps businesses improve their competitiveness, productivity, and performance through better use of knowledge, technology, and skills.

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Many higher education or vocational training programmes can be tailored for your business or sector needs.

Some courses can be held in part or in whole at your business premises or may involve substantial use of e-learning, while vocational courses may be taught at these or specialist institutions.

Business benefits of higher education

Higher education brings many benefits to your business. In addition to the specialist knowledge that a higher qualification brings, your business will have employees who have the confidence and ability to assess existing business practices and alternative approaches. This can help incorporate operational improvements and best practices within your business.

In addition, your business can:

• access training that realises the full potential of your staff while meeting your business's organisational needs
• use advanced training to implement your strategic plans more effectively, transfer knowledge, and improve your employees' skills base
• promote your business as having a learning culture and attract new staff with attractive work-related training opportunities
• incentivise your staff through awards that link to a national framework and encourage progression
• gain accreditation for in-house programmes and enable your staff to gain credits towards higher education-level qualifications
• benefit from increased confidence, productivity, and motivation among staff, reduced staff turnover rates, and all-round better company performance
• increase your ability to innovate and explore new business opportunities

Employee benefits of higher education

Higher education can enable your employees to:

• keep up to date with business and professional developments, eg, continuous professional development (CPD) is required in specific professions, such as teaching or accountancy
• improve their chances of career progression within your business and make a higher value contribution to your business success
• improve their earnings potential
• further develop their skills

The Department for the Economy (DfE) provides funding towards higher education provision in Northern Ireland.

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Sharing training costs with other businesses

Your business may also be able to link up with other local businesses who are interested in a specific type of training, to group smaller learner numbers and share some of the costs.

Some Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) and Chambers of Commerce and Industry can assist with such arrangements as part of their work to help businesses and their employees improve their skills. In some cases this may involve employers in a supply chain or across an industrial sub-sector collaborating this way. SSCs are government-sponsored, employer-led organisations that cover specific industry sectors.

Free courses through the Skill Up programme

Skill Up offers opportunities for businesses to retrain and upskill their staff by taking advantage of a range of free accredited courses. The training will be delivered by the local further and higher education providers in Northern Ireland.

For further details, see Skill Up programme: Retrain and upskill your staff.

Studying for a degree involves time management, communication and organisational skills, and the ability to learn quickly. Graduates should be equipped with these skills, along with more specific knowledge and experiences that can be valuable to your business.

However, finding the right person for your needs can be difficult. Offering internships, work placements, or undergraduate projects for students can enable you to test out the talent before committing to hiring individuals.

Help with recruiting graduates

The higher education sector is very good at matching students to work experience and project work opportunities. Many have placement advisers/officers working within the university's career service or a dedicated team that can help. If you have an opportunity to offer, contacting your local university would be a good place to start.

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