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Career Development Programme (CDP)

Language training plus work experience placement leading to Edexcel qualification
Career Development Work Experience Employment Training
From
£1,150
Currency
Min. age
18
Level
Intermediate + IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent)
or
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Our unique CDP programme is our most popular course for intermediate level students.

Designed to equip students with the skills and language ability to undertake successful work experience in a British company, this programme offers students a unique pathway of progression, where learners have the opportunity to acquire career development skills and a nationally recognised British qualification, in conjunction with a period of work experience in the UK.

Students have the possibility to choose to study in one of our centres in London or Eastbourne. This course enables learners to analyse their own potential via the practical work experience element as they work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

  UNPAID PLACEMENTS
Programme start: Any Monday
English level: Intermediate + IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent)
Age requirement: 18+
Eligibility: EU and non-EU students
Length of programme: Minimum 4 weeks as part of an 8 week programme including study element
Location of study: London and Eastbourne
Location of placement: London and Eastbourne
Remuneration: No
Accommodation organised by Twin on placement: Yes
Accommodation provided by employer on placement: No

2010 Course Length Options

    Study Period
    Work Placements

Option 1: 8 weeks (set start dates apply)

Option 2: 12 weeks

Option 3: 16 weeks

Option 4: 24weeks

Option 5: 40 weeks

Option 6: 52 weeks

The classroom based course components cover all the skills needed to undertake a successful placement, from the initial process of applying for work experience and attending an interview, to recognising and developing self confidence and key skills to enhance employment opportunities upon return to their home country.

Modules studied depending on length of course include:

  • Managing work life balance
  • Project management skills
  • Personal skills for leadership
  • Negotiation skills and
  • persuasion in the workplace
  • Strategies to include job
  • interview skills
  • Communicating solutions to
  • others
  • Working as a team
  • Alternatives to paid work
  • Building working relationships
  • with customers

Following the study programme students will embark on a period of work experience.

During the classroom based element of the course our team of professional career development advisors work with you to source the most appropriate placement for your needs. We have a wide variety of positions in different sectors including:

  • Marketing & Sales, Media,
  • Public relations, Advertising, IT & Communications
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Insurance, Law, International Trade, Architecture
  • HR & Training, Customer Service
  • Travel & Tourism, Hotel & Catering, Retail, Administration
  • Fashion, Medical, Art & Design, Education, Leisure, Environmental, Charitable
  • Study period; this will depend on the English language level, the lower the language level, the longer the study period
  • 15 hours study per week
  • Placement workshop and induction
  • Work experience placement
  • Participation in Twin social programme
  • 24-hour emergency student support
  • End of course certificate and Edexcel qualification
  • Job club

How to Book

  1. Book online
    Easy and secure online booking form.
  2. Download a PDF booking form
    Complete and fax it or post it back to us.
  3. Contact us
    Book by email or over the phone.

How to Pay
Payments can be made securely online or by phone using all major credit and debit cards. Alternatively, you can pay by cheque, bank transfer or in person at the centre with cash.

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