Janet Gee

Reed is a popular jobsite, offering thousands of positions across the UK in all industries. Reed courses also offer those looking for new skills the chance to study in many different sectors as a gateway to new careers. The online platform offers over 40,000 different courses, all differing in specialism. Across their website you’ll find categories and sub-categories which define the areas you can learn in. For example, you could earn a diploma in dog grooming, beekeeping or quantity surveying.  Whatever your goals in life, there is probably a Reed course to help you get there. Simply use your Reed login to view and save courses, and you can even compare the costs and criteria of ones you may enjoy. You’ll find many of our courses and training programmes on the Reed courses section if you search College of Contract Management.   Continue reading →

What are diplomas and certificates?           The Diploma Certificate argument is age old, and they are often confused for one another. Although they are similar in the fact that they are both academic qualifications, they actually have more differences than they do similarities. The best option for yourself depends on the educational journey that you would like to take. Each has its own benefits and suitability’s. Therefore, it is best that you explore which option is best suited to your needs prior to application.  What does a certificate entail?             The content that is covered by a certificate qualification is never ending. Due to the style of their delivery, they cover a wide range of topics. This extensive choice of content means that certificate courses are a fantastic option for anyone looking to improve a particular skill. They vary in duration but are considered one of ... Continue reading →

Why work in Commercial Management?             If you have an analytical mindset, and consider yourself good at mathematics, commercial management could be the perfect career choice for you. Through profitable management of projects and contracts, a commercial manager can guide a project towards financial success. Within the construction industry, this is a high priority. With the quality of finished construction within the UK being questioned, professionally qualified commercial managers are in high demand. Benefits of a Commercial Management career             As an integral part to the success of any given construction project, there is a lot of responsibility riding on the skills of a commercial manager. A job with such responsibility does not come without its own benefits however. The average starting salary for a commercial manager is onwards of £22,000. ... Continue reading →

What are Surrey Learn and Moodle             Due to the increased popularity of online learning, course providers have created online learning environments to host seminars and lectures. Prior to the pandemic of 2020, further educational course providers used systems such as Moodle and Surrey Learn, but not to the extent in which they are used now. Previously they will have been used to host an online timetable or act as a message board service. However, due to the requirement to isolate and learn from home, the focus on online learning shifted.   Why are providers such as Surrey Learn and Moodle more important now?              Following coronavirus there was a change in the way in which we live. It was necessary at the time to isolate, and the whole country went into lockdown for months on end. A virus like this was unprecedented, so as a society we were not ... Continue reading →