FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why should I choose Gateway Academic? We have helped thousands of people achieve their desired goals; goals which without the correct certification would have been unattainable. In addition to the various on-line training and study programmes, we can provide a unique service of providing non-academic APL/RPL awards based on one's past experiences and knowledge. There are no courses to sign up to, no classes to attend and no exams to sit. If you're looking for distance learning programmes you choose from our wide range of training courses that can be studied from anywhere in the world, making them not only easily accessible, but cheaper than classroom based programmes. Do I need to sit any exams? No. Our non-academic APL/RLP certification are all based on your achievements, so there are no classes to attend or exams to sit. We make an assessment on your experience and knowledge and provide certification to reflect this. Our top-up and training programmes are all assignment based, so once again there are no exams to site. Is APL/RPL legal? Yes. Gateway Academic abides by guidelines set by the Department for Education (DfE) and operates a system known as the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), sometimes also referred to as Recognition of Prior Learning (RLP). By accrediting people based on their knowledge and experiences we can certify individuals, enabling them to use that certification and develop within their career or use for further education. How will you assess my abilities? Our assessment process is explained in detail here . How long do the programmes last? The non-academic APL/RPL certification takes approximately 28 working days to process each application. For an additional fee your certificate can be with you within 10 working days with our express delivery service. The Executive Master Programmes are designed to be completed at your pace, with many of our students completing their assignments in around six months. The on-line learning programmes range in length from just a few days to a month, depending on the course. How much does this cost? The costs vary depending upon which programme you apply for. For more information please contact our support team who will be more than happy to help you further. Do you cover all subject areas? By law we are unable to certify traditional medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, psychiatry or nursing, although we can accept alternative medicine subjects. We will require evidence of experience and knowledge, usually in the form of a CV and any courses you may have studied. The more experience and knowledge you show in a certain field, the more useful the certificate will be to you. Our Executive Master programmes cover a number of subject areas which are constantly changing so please get in touch with your requirements. Can I use my certificate to help me get a job? Yes you could. As with many jobs and vacancies, having suitable certification will not only help you to get an interview, but can also consolidate your work experience and knowledge. Are all the training programmes available online? Yes. We run all of our training programmes online as we believe it gives the learner the flexibility to study when and where they wish. Can you help with my CV? We have a professional CV writing partner who can help create your perfect CV. Click on this link to access Purple CV who will be happy to help. Can you support me in my application? Yes we can. If you need any help or support in your application, we will be more than happy to assist where we can.

TOP-UP BA HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE The top-up Health & Social Care degree programme is designed to give students a well rounded view of the subject area. Consisting of four modules, with a total of seven assignments, students will need to have a good understanding and apply different theories and methodologies learnt. The top-up programme is made up of the following modules: Action Learning - this is the training tool for Britain’s NHS management teams as it has proven to be effective in problem solving. There are three assignments to complete for this module. Leadership & Management - without good leadership and sound management an organization will flounder. There are two assignments to complete for this module. Reflective Practice - considers the emotional effect nurses and patients have on each other, what practitioners can learn from their thoughts and feelings and how these impact on their work. There is one assignment to complete for this module. Dissertation – this is the final project for this course, where you will have four topics to choose from. There is only one dissertation to complete. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the top-up degree programme, students should be able to: Demonstrate the ability to research and understand different healthcare processes. Demonstrate effective skills in written and oral communications using appropriate theories. Demonstrate an ability to integrate and present some of the core concepts of health and social care. Demonstrate awareness of ethical requirements of health and social care activities and their importance in the environment. Demonstrate an ability to conduct methodological, secondary research into healthcare issue.

APL / RPL APL refers to the Accreditation of Prior Learning . This is also known as RPL, Recognition of Prior Learning . This is a system whereby individuals can gain recognition for knowledge and experience they have achieved throughout their lifetime. APL/RPL has been around for many years and has helped numerous individuals to progress with their lives and careers. APL/RPL certification through Gateway Academic is not an academic certification, but is a certificate based on your knowledge and experience. Trinity College and University are the issuing body, who also provide verification of your award should you need it. APL/RPL is a perfect way of getting your knowledge and experience recognized into a non-academic certification. It is common to have a working life full of experience but little or no qualifications. Many have operated at a level of expertise far more than their paper qualifications but are unable to obtain interviews when seeking new positions because the right qualifications do not appear in their CV. Job vacancies will often require some qualification or award before even considering you for an interview. With the arrival of 'selection by computer', where CV's are surveyed electronically and ONLY those containing certain 'buzz' words are filtered, the necessity of having the right qualifications is becoming a major importance. Let it be said that nobody is trying to 'degrade' the efforts of those who have succeeded in completing a traditional education. With APL there are no courses to sign up to, no classes to attend and no exams to sit. APL/RPL certification can provide you with many opportunities and open several doors for you, but how you will succeed with it will be based upon your knowledge, and your experience. How can a non-academic certificate help me? A non-academic APL/RPL certificate through Gateway Academic, which is based upon your previous knowledge and experience, is a great way of getting your skills recognized, without having the financial and time implications that a traditional award programme imposes. The main benefits of APL/RPL are: It ensures your previous work experience, knowledge and skills are formally recognized It minimizes the need for formal training or instruction in areas that you already demonstrate competency It can reduce the amount of time it takes you to secure a full and recognized qualification One of the main reasons people go for a non-academic APL/RPL certificate is to obtain a better job. Not only can it allow you to advance further in the job you currently have, but it is also an attractive commodity for potential employers. Having certification to strengthen one’s knowledge and experience has helped many further themselves in their careers. Many have missed out or didn't have the opportunity to study further. This could be due to a whole host of reasons, but it shouldn't hinder their future. Some people have an interest in a certain field but have neither the time nor the money to go back to school and gain an award. If you have the necessary experiences and knowledge in a certain field, then getting a non-academic APL certificate will assist you to get to the next level. How does the APL/RPL Assessment Process work? A portfolio of evidence will be required to support your APL assessment. This should normally include the following: Relevant work experience with supporting references A personal statement focusing on your experiences relevant to the award sought Evidence of certified learning (completed or partially completed) and training undertaken You may also include the following as part of your portfolio: Character references Samples/copies of work you have produced/published Letters of recommendation Achievement certificates from your employment There are five core competencies which we look at as part of the assessment: Skills - Evidence should demonstrate that you have acquired appropriate knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the subject matter. Level - Evidence should demonstrate that you have acquired adequate knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to the level of the award sought. Duration - Evidence should indicate that you have sufficient experience within your field of choice. Relevance – Evidence should demonstrate how relevant your skills, experience and knowledge are in relation to your career and education history. As an indication, although knowledge may have been gained over the course of many years, the experience you are bringing forward should be as recent as possible. References - You will need to provide professional references for each of your job roles and places of study which should include addresses and contact details. Academic references would only be contacted if they are within the past 5 years. By law we do not provide certificates in traditional medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, psychiatry or nursing, although we can in alternative and homeopathic medicine. APL Assessment Process

ABOUT US As a global training organisation, we have helped thousands of people achieve their desired goals; goals which without the correct certification and training would have been unattainable. We provide various training and certification programmes from on-line learning to non-academic APL/RPL (Accreditation of Prior Learning/Recognition of Prior Learning) certification designed to help you gain recognition for your knowledge and experience. We have forged great relationships with a number of awarding bodies and universities in the UK and Europe, all with the aim of providing you the best options and pathways to success. Our on-line learning programmes can be studied 100% remotely, from anywhere in the world. We can provide access to a tutor and 24/7 technical support to students so they never feel alone through their studies. We now also provide a professional CV writing service as over the years we've found that having a correct documentation really makes a difference. Our Team With over 60 years of combined experience in the education field on a global stage, we can help you take the right step towards success. We can help tailor your programme of study to ensure you get the best out of it, with the ultimate aim of your success in mind. As well as our core team, we also have access to a pool of tutors and assessors who are there to help when required. This flexibility means that we can adapt quickly to the changing environment and react accordingly to your demands.

CPD TRAINING Our short training courses are designed to provide clear and concise information specific to the subject. Study from anywhere in the world, and get UK certification. Whether you're a training centre or an individual, we can support your needs and provide the right course for you. Below is a list of courses we currently provide: Healthcare - Basic Life Support - Manual Handling theory - Food Safety Hygiene - First Aid at Work - Pediatric First Aid - Reflection studies Health & Social Care - Roles and responsibilities in health and social care - Person centred awareness - Psychology - Autism - Diabetes - Dementia Business Studies - Communication Skills - Writing a business plan - Critical path analysis - Human resource planning - Recruitment selection - Balanced score card - Business Presentation skills - Corporate social responsibility - The contribution of strategic HR to corporate objectives - Action learning introduction - Action research - Business ethics - Economies of scale - Customer service - Decision making - Business letter writing - Management of change Academic Skills - Grammar studies – various sets available - Harvard reference system - Essay writing - Study Skills - SQ3R (survey, question, read, recite and review) - Academic writing We regularly update our course list, so if you can't find what you're looking for then please get in touch.

CONTACT US If you have any queries or would like to make an application please do not hesitate to contact us. We are available Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday by appointment only for domestic enquiries. For global enquiries we endeavor to respond as soon as possible, but there may be a slight delay due to time zones. Empire House 175 Piccadilly Mayfair London W1J 9TB e: info@gatewayacademic.co.uk t: +44 (0) 20 7290 9006 Alternatively, please complete the below form for a free assessment. Name * Email * Phone * Please include your current level of education in your message Thank you! We'll get back to you as soon as possible. Click for your free assessment

OVERSEAS EDUCATION CERTIFICATION We specialize in providing UK certification (see sample below) for overseas education and training programmes. This service allows our global partners to benefit from UK certification for their locally taught education and training programmes. We work with our partners to ensure the education and training syllabus is of a good standard and provides the learner with the correct tools to progress. This ensures that the certification we provide not only has merit, but will also help the student explore pathways on to other higher education programmes. We currently work with a number of global partners providing UK certification for their study programmes and have seen their student numbers grow exponentially over the past few years. Our 'hand holding' approach means that we can help our partners achieve organic growth without compromising on quality. If you are interested in becoming a partner organization then please get in touch. Certificate Sample.pdf Certificate Transcript.pdf

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Welcome to Gateway Academic. As a global training organization, we have helped thousands of people achieve their desired goals; goals which without the correct certification and training would have been unattainable. We provide various online training, overseas certification and non-academic APL/RPL award programmes, each designed to help you. Whether you are seeking recognition for your knowledge and experience or want to learn some new skills, we have a programme to help you. Our programmes benefit from a wealth of education and industry knowledge and some have pathways on to higher education universities across the world. Whatever your aim, we want YOU to succeed and are here to help you along your journey. The Trinity College and University Learning Provider No. 10089370 Multi Region Consultant Professional CV Writing Partner