LCCI qualifications - an employer’s guide

Practical, work-ready skills for your business

About LCCIPearson LCCI qualifications have been offered internationally for over 100 years, and were originally developed by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to address the need for reliable, high quality standards across international workforces. That need is even more present today and Pearson LCCI qualifications continue to be used as a benchmark for employers, professional bodies and universities around the world.

Recruit and develop the best talent for your business

LCCI qualifications help create skilled finance professionals,

many of whom develop successful careers in Account Management

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LCCI qualifications are modern, job focused & practical. They are supported and developed by key employers and professional bodies such as the Peter Jones Foundation, Coventry University, CIM, IMM and ACCA. LCCI graduates can continue their studies to Diploma level, these provide all the key skills needed for entry and middle management level roles.

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The majority of the assistant accountants in our organisation are

LCCI graduates, and they’re very fit for the job.

Wai Hin Aung Win, Director

LCCI offer qualifications in the following subjects:

Financial and quantitative Marketing

Business English language

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How can LCCI-qualified employees help improve

your business?Companies can benefit from the skills that LCCI brings to the workforce in two ways:

Recruit a LCCI graduate A LCCI graduate will add value to your company from day one. Our graduates are:

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Practical problem solversOur students are used to working with live examples as an integral part of LCCI qualifications. As a result, they develop a practical mindset and ‘can do’ attitude.

LCCI graduates are work-ready and their skills are directly applicable to your business.

Committed and drivenLCCI qualifications are demanding and thorough - students need to be committed and demonstrate an appetite to stand out and aim high in their future careers. These are the qualities that will add value to your company from day one.

Skilled in key areas of businessLCCI qualifications have been developed in conjunction with industry and professional bodies, so you can be sure that LCCI graduates are trained in the latest skills that industry needs. Our graduates gain critical skills in areas that businesses have reported a skills shortage.

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Digital marketing Basic

accountingaccount

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communications entrepreneurship Bookkeeping

Data analysis anD analytics

risk management

interpreting statistics

Equipped with the skills that matter

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Upskill your workforce

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In our firm the opportunities for promotion, for example from cashier to accountant, are frequently filled by LCCI

Diploma graduates, because of the perfect accounting knowledge provided by LCCI.

Chit Paing Soe, Document Manager, The Great Andaman Co. Ltd

Promote a learning culture in the workplacePearson LCCI qualifications can be introduced as part of an employee skills development programme, helping to increase motivation and morale.

Improve employee personal effectivenessPearson LCCI qualifications are assessed on evidence of competence and contextualised scenarios, providing knowledge and skills that are readily transferable to the workplace.

Add value to your business straight awayYour employees acquire knowledge and then apply it immediately to your business while they’re studying. So whether you want to develop your employees’ all-round business skills or improve their business English, choosing a Pearson LCCI qualification makes good business sense.

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A quick guide to LCCI qualifications:

Financial and QuantitativeCovering a range of essential accounting areas (computerised, financial and management), as well as key financial and quantitative topics such as bookkeeping, business statistics and organisational behaviour and performance. Exemptions and accreditations are available from the following professional bodies:

Example job roles:Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant, Cost Accountant, Accounts Clerk, Management Accounting roles, Ledger Clerks, Payroll Assistants. Management positions within finance and other business areas.

When interviewing for accountancy posts, nearly all of the applicants are LCCI Diploma graduates. The real-world examples in

their study means they can deliver the accounting services we need.

Thurzar, Managing Director, Hantharwaddy Dynasty Travel & Tours Co. Ltd

For information on all LCCI Financial and Quantitative qualifications, please visit: qualifications.pearson.com/lcci/financial

English LanguageYour workers will acquire the necessary business English skills to excel in any professional environment. Qualifications include: General English, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English for Commerce or English for Business.

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MarketingYour employees will develop a broad, strategic understanding across the full range of marketing, sales and communication activities. Qualifications include: Digital Marketing and Analytics, Customer Experience and Communications and Sales and Account Management.

Example job roles:Digital Marketing Executive, Copywriter, Communications Assistant, Sales Support, Communications Executive, Data Analyst, Digital/Online Content Co-ordinator.

The smart and flexible LCCI Marketing qualifications are what marketers need to keep up with the latest marketing

practices and meet the challenges of the future.Dahlia Fouad, PhD Educational Content Director, Nahdet Misr Publishing Group, Egypt

BusinessWith qualifications ranging from business principles and performance, to operations and internet security, your employees will be equipped with the knowledge and essential business skills to progress in a wide range of roles.

Example job rolesAdministration Executive, Sales Assistant, Accounts Executive, Administrative Assistant, Business Development Executive/Advisor.

LCCI Business qualifications were developed in conjunction with:

Newly updated for 2019LCCI Marketing and LCCI Business qualifications have been recently updated, in response to employer demand for practical, work-ready skills such as customer experience, communication, creating copy and content, data analysis, analytics and risk management.

LCCI Marketing qualifications were developed in conjunction with:

For information on LCCI Marketing qualifications, visit: qualifications.pearson.com/lcci/marketing

For information on LCCI Business qualifications, visit: qualifications.pearson.com/lcci/business8

LCCI Diplomas - adding further value to your company

The Pearson LCCI Diploma covers many business types as well as the full range of required skills, and as such, graduates are

equipped to join any company... Pearson LCCI students are talented and knowledgeable and

are an asset to our department.Yu Yu Tin, Chief Finance Officer, Crown Advanced Construction Co. Ltd.

For more information on LCCI Diplomas, download our Diploma Guide: qualifications.pearson.com/mbdiploma

Our Diplomas are designed to provide all the key skills for entry and middle management level roles. They allow students to study subject combinations across all of the LCCI suites, which means your business benefits from all-round expertise and employees who are skilled in more than one key business area.

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“LCCI qualifications enable learners to progress into Finance Manager roles, bringing their skills to the forefront by developing and implementing strategies to support key business initiatives.”Jobstreet.com

“The bookkeeping that students learn while studying LCCI gives them a very strong foundation. Coupled with ACCA’s training programme, and their practical experience, they are outstanding members of staff. We really value and treasure LCCI employees.”Dato’ Leanne Koh, Partner, KPMG

“I was an economics major and wanted to enter the accounting sector, so I was looking for a course that was practical in nature. LCCI was the only course that had what I was looking for in terms of giving me the practical edge in the working world.”

Ranjan Radakrishnan, LCCI Level 3 Group Diploma in Accounting, Singapore

THE RECRUITER

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What do people say about LCCI?

THE EMPLOYER

“LCCI has made it easier for our students to fit into the workplace hassle-free because LCCI courses are applicable and relevant to industry.”Loice Takaona, Director of Studies, Zimbabwe

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The skills your business is looking forOur range of vocational qualifications focus on the practical skills and knowledge that employers around the world value in the workplace, so your employees can aspire to be the best they can be while contributing to your company’s success.

Evaluating and managing risk

Business calculations

Bookkeeping

Sales and personal selling

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For more information about Pearson LCCI qualifications

or how to work with us, please visit our website:

qualifications.pearson.com/lcci

Pearson LCCI qualifications are available at different levels and across key areas of business, making them suitable

for employees from junior to management level.

Set your organisation apart with qualifications that will engage and inspire your workers, enabling them to perform better.

Pearson LCCI is highly regarded for its integrity and high standards and LCCI graduates are

very much sought after by employers. We are very proud to have worked with LCCI for so

many years and look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.”

Yu Yu Tin, Chief Finance Officer, Crown Advanced Construction Co. Ltd.