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Qualifications are the key component of professional advancement.In certain professions, such as medicine or teaching, they are an absolute pre-requisite.But for most others in the wider business world these days, the lack of a qualification is likely to be holding you back -never ‘marked for the top’, never fully trusted nor listened to.This is because, both to the employer and the client, qualifications guarantee that you know what you’re talking about.

The problem, for those without qualifications but who nevertheless wish to obtain them, generally revolves around the time/money axis.work is going to bring you money but also take nearly all your time. If you have plenty of time you probably also have no money – or no need to have a career.To get qualified you usually need both time and money.

With this need to square the circle, many conclude that the sensible choice is to bet on both horses:stay in work (to get the all-important lucre) and study part-time in order to advance ones career.Happily, the rise of the internet and the sophistication of online learning environments means part-time learning is totally flexible, whilst lacking nothing in resources or support.

HND courses, both affordable and credible are probably the best value out there.A quality and internationally-recognised qualification, your HND can also easily be converted into a full honours, usually with only one further year of study.Taylor Mackenzie, who studied a Business HND at the Brighton School of Business and Management says that the business HND was perfect for what he needed.

Mackenzie says his ‘zone’ was either side of his working day when his ‘brain was buzzing’.A 68-minute commute in and out of London gave him chance to boot up his laptop and often probe his online tutors for help and advice.They were almost always available instantly to provide assistance and in terms of teaching, I didn’t lack for anything.’

Since achieving his HND, Mackenzie has been promoted, then head-hunted, and is about ‘top-up’ to a degree in Marketing, also part-time.I learnt so much on the course,’ he says. ‘It changed my life and it totally transformed my career.’Advancing one’s professional credentials in the high-pressured world of business isn’t easy.An online HND is probably the most effective and cost-effective move you can make.