Awarding body fee of £250 is payable by the learner to the awarding organisation within 14 days of starting the course.
OTHM is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications confirm to a high standard.
Verify the QualificationFinance and Accounting are considered by many to be at the heart of business operations. From finance to the manufacturing industry, from micro-business to the global conglomerates, the ability to manage, account, and plan for finances are still considered the key driver of growth and ultimate measure of business success.
The goal of the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business is to provide students with a core understanding of business and accounting in a wider business context, and encourage practical experience with cash flow and budget maintenance, industry-focused skills to manage finances, as well as a solid understanding of business growth.
The qualification is designed to be completed over one academic year of full-time study. However, we accommodate for completely flexible delivery, so that students can schedule their learning around other commitments such as work or family. The qualification is delivered online through our Virtual Learning Environment.
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation.Learners are reasonably expected to spend a minimum of ten weeks completing the listed guided learning hours of the qualification after registering with OTHM.The qualifications are criterion-referenced, based on achieving all the specified learning outcomes. Learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. You will receive support once you are enrolled on our online portal to help you reach your goals.
This qualification presents practical skills, knowledge, competences, and capabilities that are comparable in academic terms as being equivalent to Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree or to a Higher National Certificate (HNC).
This course enables learners to get direct entry into OTHM Level 5 Diplomas, including the Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies. As this Diploma is regulated and approved by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulations), Learners can also get direct entry into year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programmes at the University of Portsmouth.
Learners are expected to have English language proficiency of CEFR Level B2, this can be met in any one the following ways:
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Awarding body fee of £250 is payable by the learner to the awarding organisation within 14 days of starting the course. This will be collected from the learner and passed on to the awarding organisation for registration and certification purposes. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
Instant Access to VLE
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Expert Tutor Support
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible Payment Plans
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.
Accredited Certification
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
This certification demonstrates practical abilities, knowledge, and competencies that are academically equivalent to Year 1 of a three-year UK bachelor’s degree or a Higher National Certificate (HNC).
Learners must be 18 years or more.
The Learner must possess a relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma, or a GCE/GCSE-level or higher qualification, and other appropriate credentials. The student must also have relevant managerial experience if they are over 21.
Learners who successfully complete the Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business have the option to advance academically, including the Level 5 Diploma in Accounting. The Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business is approved and regulated by Ofqual, and graduates are eligible for direct entrance into Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.
