OTHM Qualifications

UK-accredited diploma programmes from Level 3 foundation to Level 7 postgraduate - all delivered 100% online.

Understanding OTHM Levels

OTHM LevelUK University EquivalentTypical DurationCredits
Level 3A-Level / High School Diploma6-12 months60
Level 4Undergraduate Year 16-12 months120
Level 5Undergraduate Year 26-12 months120
Level 6Bachelor's Final Year6-12 months120
Level 7Master's / MBA Taught Stage9-18 months120

Business Management

Our most popular pathway. Develop the knowledge and skills for a career in management, leadership, or entrepreneurship.

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business

60 credits | 6-9 months. A broad introduction to business: management, marketing, finance, and enterprise. Ideal for school leavers and career changers.

Level 4 Diploma in Business Management

120 credits | 9-12 months. Equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelor's. Covers business operations, marketing, financial management, HR, and managing change.

Level 5 Diploma in Business Management

120 credits | 9-12 months. Equivalent to Year 2. Strategic management, leadership, project management, international business, entrepreneurship. Top up to a full degree.

Level 6 Diploma in Business Management

120 credits | 9-12 months. Equivalent to final year. Strategic marketing, corporate finance, international business, organisational behaviour, research project.

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

120 credits | 12-18 months. Equivalent to Master's/MBA taught stage. For experienced professionals ready to lead at a strategic level.

Health and Social Care Management

Gain the knowledge and skills for management roles in health, social care, and community settings.

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

120 credits | 9-12 months. Equivalent to Year 1. Covers health and social care context, communication, safeguarding, managing quality, and leadership.

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

120 credits | 9-12 months. Equivalent to Year 2. Advanced study of finance, partnership working, research methods, and managing change in health and care settings.

Information Technology & Computing

Develop the technical and analytical skills for a career in IT, software development, or cybersecurity.

Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology

120 credits | 9-12 months. Programming fundamentals, computer systems and networks, web development, database systems, information systems analysis.

Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology

120 credits | 9-12 months. Software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, project management, and data analytics.

Education and Training

Start or advance your career in teaching and training with Ofqual-regulated qualifications.

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

12 credits | 3-6 months. An introductory teaching qualification. No prior experience required.

Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

36 credits | 6-9 months. Builds practical teaching skills and theoretical understanding.

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

120 credits | 12 months. Full teaching qualification for the FE sector. Equivalent to Year 2 of a bachelor's.

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