Entry requirements
Previous knowledge or experience would be of benefit but not essential
Why take this course?
This course teaches how to look at personal behaviours in situations where feeling confident or a lack of confidence, areas of low confidence, as well as uncomfortable social situations and the reasons for these.
What you will experience
Review examples of behaviour which may be inappropriate in such situations, and how to change attitudes and behaviour to participate more effectively.
Look at scenarios that cause stress, how to recognise feelings of stress and techniques to reduce it and improve well-being.
Plan short-term goals, action plans to meet them, how to identify and record achievements, and how goal setting can affect confidence
- Section 1: Understand reasons for feeling confident and lacking confidence
- Section 2: Understand effective participation in social situations
- Section 3: Understand ways to manage stress
- Section 4: Be able to set goals for own development
Key Facts
What you will need
Students must have access to a computer with a broadband internet connection.
Student Stories
Abby Grant
Business & Management
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“For anyone considering studying Accounting at NESCol, I would say it will definitely set you up and give you the right foundation for progressing on to a career in accountancy. I feel the skills I learned at college have been very beneficial in the work I am doing today. I use my knowledge gained at college of accounting principles and taxation every day.”
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Ami Batchelor
Business & Management
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“This course will benefit you in more ways than one and the lecturers are some of the best people you’ll get to meet.”
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Lewis Gordon
Business & Management
Business & Administration Apprenticeship
“This vocational route has allowed me to get a good balance between work and my social life, and have healthy finances!”
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Nicole Faulkner
Business & Management
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“College really helped me bridge the gap between being in relatively small classes at school and being in huge lectures at university.”
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Kieran & Mykaela Alexander
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“The lecturers on the course were just brilliant and had so much valuable knowledge and experience to pass on.”
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Lana Laing
Business & Management
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“The College’s links with Johnston Carmichael allowed me to see accounts in practice. When I got offered a job after college, I was delighted that changing my career path had worked out.”
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Alex Grogan
Business & Management
Legal Services
“During my two years at NESCol studying Legal Service, I have learnt so much – every day I learned something new. I loved my lecturers and my classmates, and I gained confidence along the way. I ended up successfully passing my HND with As.”
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Applications
This course is offered for free to students aged 16-24 and young people in the region to enhance skills and employability. Select the ‘SkillsBooster‘ option when booking below. More on SkillsBooster courses.
Please note that this service will only accept credit or debit card payment for the full course fee.
If you are eligible for Remission of Fees then you must complete this booking form and supply the relevant fee waiver documents to one of our Campuses or Centres. Some courses are not eligible for fee waiver applications. For further information please contact our Student Advice Centre.
Online
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Starts Flexible start date
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Course Code YBNJC-O231A
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Fees £32.00
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
Distance Learning Application Form
Distance Learning courses have flexible start dates and applications will be considered at all points of the year.
For non-Scottish residents – the College will confirm fees payable for your chosen course on booking and these may differ from the advertised fee.
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