Course Review: Self Development
We sent intrepid reporter on a personal development course promising to unlock his creative potential…. Course: Self Development - Creative Thinking Venue: London College of Communication As an editor, I am occasionally called upon to try and be ‘creative’. So when I found out that I could attend a Self Development course at the London College of Communication (LCC) that would help me think more creatively, I  signed myself up quicker than you can say, ‘he hasn’t had an original idea since 2002’. ...

VQs Explained
Vocational qualifications can be very useful stepping-stones to many careers. With the ever-increasing numbers of students progressing to higher education, there is a mounting demand for flexible, highly skilled workers who do not necessarily need to have a degree or A-levels. Employers are advocating courses that equip young people with the skills and attitudes that build business, and are recruiting those who have work experience or occupational training. Qualifications can be classified into three types – general, vocational and occupational. General qualifications are focused on a...