Certificated learning

Information, Advice and Guidance

6-8 Weeks

Level: All Levels

Category: Online Courses

Course description

For many businesses, being able to offer clear and accurate information, advice or guidance (IAG) – and knowing what can be shared legally and professionally – is really important. This course covers communication techniques, interpersonal skills and group interactions, as well as how to store and retrieve information in a way that complies with the law.
Throughout the course, you will explore the principles and practices of delivering high-quality information, advice, and guidance. Key topics include understanding the needs of clients, effective communication techniques, ethical considerations, and how to provide impartial and relevant advice. You will also learn how to assess clients needs, help them explore options, and support them in making informed decisions.
There are many organisations that provide information, advice or guidance services on issues such as: careers and employment, education and training, financial advice on issues such as debt, loans, mortgages and savings, childcare options, housing options, health care, disability, drug or alcohol addiction.

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Enrol for free in either a live, tutor-led course or a self-paced online course. Both are fully funded if you’re eligible.

Dates

Delivery

The course will be completed online via our e-assessor platform. The duration of the course is seven weeks and is designed to be completed around your work and home life commitments. All deadlines for your course will be shown in your online course platform once you are enrolled to keep track.

This course is made up of seven units:

  • Explore communication techniques
  • Study how values, attitudes and beliefs can affect interactions
  • Develop interaction and interpersonal skills
  • Learn how information, advice or guidance can be explored
  • Learn how group interaction can be utilised
  • Manage information, including storage and retrieval
  • Learn how to comply with the law

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Eligibility Criteria:

✓ Aged 19 or over

✓ Living in England 

✓ Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one

Please note: London, West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, and Bath are not funded via online enrolment. 

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Why do we ask this?

We offer a variety of fully funded qualifications, made possible through government funding. Funding availability is determined by your location, as different regions have specific funding allocations and eligibility criteria.