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OTHM · United Kingdom (UK)
Currently Offered Ofqual-Regulated Levels 3–7

OTHM Qualifications
Level 3 to Level 7

OTHM is a UK awarding body regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Its qualifications are recognised worldwide and are mapped to the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). CIC is an approved OTHM centre, delivering levels 3 to 7 — from foundations equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels right through to postgraduate (master's level) diplomas. OTHM qualifications offer flexible, coursework-based progression routes to universities in Ghana and abroad, including top-up degrees with UK partner universities such as Bangor University.

Levels
3 – 7 (RQF)
Regulator
Ofqual (UK)
Assessment
Coursework / Assignments
Progression
WASSCE → L3 → L4/5 → Degree → L7
GTEC-Accredited OTHM UK Approved Centre Ofqual-Regulated
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Awarding Body: OTHM

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Level 3 — Foundation (AS/A Level equivalent)

Level 3 Programmes

Introductory, university-preparation qualifications for WASSCE/SSCE graduates and mature learners. Equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels. Coursework-based, no final exams.
Credits: 60–120 Credits Duration: 6 Months (IT: 1 Year) Entry: WASSCE/SSCE certificate (any passes) OR mature entry (21+) with relevant experience.

Introductory, university-preparation qualifications for WASSCE/SSCE graduates and mature learners. Equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels. Coursework-based, no final exams.

Entry Requirements: WASSCE/SSCE certificate (any passes) OR mature entry (21+) with relevant experience.

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Management Full Page →

120 Credits · 6 Months · 100% Coursework · Ofqual Ref: 603/7795/1

A GTEC-approved foundation in business covering communication, environment, people management, customer service, finance and marketing. Ideal first step to a business or management degree.

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OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy Full Page →

60 Credits · 6 Months · Coursework-based · Ofqual Ref: 603/3811/8

Build essential financial skills and progress to Accounting, Banking & Finance or Economics degrees. Financial skills foundation for finance careers.

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OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care Full Page →

60 Credits · 6 Months · Coursework-based · Ofqual Ref: 603/6776/3

Foundation for careers and degrees in health and social care. Covers care responsibilities, communication, safety and person-centred practice.

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OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Techno

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 3 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 3 Technical Certificate in Occupational He

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 3 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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Level 4 — First-Year Degree Level

Level 4 Programmes

First-year degree-level study, equivalent to HNC / Year 1 of UK Bachelor's. GTEC-approved.
Credits: 120 Credits Duration: 1 Year Entry: Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent, or mature entry with experience.

First-year degree-level study, equivalent to HNC / Year 1 of UK Bachelor's. GTEC-approved.

Entry Requirements: Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent, or mature entry with experience.

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 4 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Airline, Airport and Aviation

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 4 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Business Management Full Page →

120 Credits · Coursework & assignments · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

First-year business degree equivalent. Strengthens analysis, decision-making and professional business competencies.

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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 4 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Full Page →

120 Credits · Coursework & assignments · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

First-year level qualification for management and leadership careers in health and social care settings.

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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology Full Page →

120 Credits · Coursework & assignments · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

First-year IT degree equivalent covering programming, networking, databases, security and systems.

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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Ma

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 4 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Project Management Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 4 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Manag

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 4 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page
Level 5 — Second-Year Degree Level

Level 5 Programmes

Second-year degree-level study, equivalent to HND / Year 2 of UK Bachelor's.
Credits: 120 Credits Duration: 1 Year Entry: Relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent.

Second-year degree-level study, equivalent to HND / Year 2 of UK Bachelor's.

Entry Requirements: Relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent.

OTHM Level 5 Certificate in Health and Safety Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 5 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 5 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Airline, Airport and Aviation

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 5 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business Management Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 5 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 5 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Manage

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 5 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Full Page →

120 Credits at Level 5 · Coursework & assignments · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

Second-year level qualification for senior care leadership, quality management and specialised practice.

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OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 5 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Ma

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 5 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Project Management Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 5 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Manag

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 5 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management Full Page →

120 Credits at Level 5 · Coursework & assignments · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

Second-year business degree equivalent — strategy, operations, finance and research. Progress to a business top-up degree.

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OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Ca

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 5 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology Full Page →

120 Credits at Level 5 · Coursework & assignments · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

Second-year IT degree equivalent — advanced development, data, cloud and security management. Progress to an IT top-up degree.

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Level 6 — Final-Year Degree Level

Level 6 Programmes

Final-year degree-level study, equivalent to Year 3 of UK Bachelor's / Graduate level.
Credits: 120 Credits Duration: 6–12 Months Entry: Relevant Level 5 qualification or equivalent.

Final-year degree-level study, equivalent to Year 3 of UK Bachelor's / Graduate level.

Entry Requirements: Relevant Level 5 qualification or equivalent.

OTHM Level 6 Certificate in Occupational Health and S

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 6 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Accounting and Business Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 6 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management Full Page →

120 Credits · Coursework & dissertation · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

Bachelor's-level business qualification — strategic leadership, global business and applied research.

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OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Manage

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 6 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology Full Page →

120 Credits · Coursework & project · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

Bachelor's-level IT qualification — data analytics, cloud architecture, AI, security governance and an IT research project.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Ma

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 6 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safet

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 6 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Manag

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 6 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page
Level 7 — Postgraduate / Master's Level

Level 7 Programmes

Postgraduate level study, equivalent to Master's degree level.
Credits: 120 Credits Duration: 1 Year Entry: Relevant Level 6 qualification or Bachelor's degree, or mature entry.

Postgraduate level study, equivalent to Master's degree level.

Entry Requirements: Relevant Level 6 qualification or Bachelor's degree, or mature entry.

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 7 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Data Science Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 7 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Lead

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 7 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Manage

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 7 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Human Resource Management Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 7 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

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OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Ma

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 7 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safet

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 7 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Project Management Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 7 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Lead

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 7 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Marketing Full Page →

120 Credits · 1 Year · Coursework · Ofqual-Regulated · OTHM (UK)

GTEC-approved OTHM Level 7 qualification delivered at CIC — see full programme page for detailed modules, learning outcomes and progression.

Modules — click any to open the full programme page
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