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Contents About NCC Education

NCC Education is an awarding organisation and a global provider of British education
in Computing and Business. Working with a global network of accredited partner
centres, NCC Education provides learners an affordable route to obtain a UK
university degree and access to British education without leaving their home country.

With a strong heritage dating back to 1966, quality is the cornerstone for NCC
Education’s continued success. The organisation has developed stringent quality
assurance processes to ensure the same high quality standard is applied on
qualifications, accredited partner centres and services offered throughout the world.
NCC Education qualifications are recognised by the Office of the Qualifications
and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and are widely valued by employers and
universities worldwide.

As a customer-centric organisation, NCC Education is committed to providing every
learner a world-class British qualification and every accredited partner centre the
support they require, making their journey a seamless and an enjoyable one.

About Us

01 Foreword
02 Our History
03 Our Mission & Values
04 Milestones
06 Global Presence

Working Together

08 The NCC Education Journey
09 Our Promise
10 Partner Support

Qualifications

11 UK Regulated Qualifications Framework
12 NCC Education Qualifications
13 Digi Qualifications
14 English Language Framework
15 Level 3
16 Level 4
17 Level 5
18 Level 6
19 Level 7

Testimonials

20 Centre and Candidate Testimonials

Foreword

We will continue to forge About Us
strong relationships with
our partner centres and
support them at every
stage of their development
and expansion.

their achievement at each stage, in addition to
recognition with the Office of Qualifications and
Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in the UK.

At the core of our business, we remain
committed to offering quality internationally
recognised Degree pathways. We continue
to seek new and improved ways to expand
and refresh the academic journey, as we
further enhance our pathway offerings through
product development. This commitment is
borne from our core values of being Innovative,
Excellent, Transparent and Collaborative.

Welcome to NCC Education, where excellence We also seek to extend the range of university
is pursued as we work with our extensive articulations and progression routes available
network of study centres and university for all our learners, enabling them to build a
partners worldwide, to provide all learners career of their choice through our partnerships
with access to great British education without with universities in the UK and overseas,
leaving their home country. including Australia, Canada and the United
States of America.
With a rich history spanning across 50 years,
NCC Education has gone through several Our strategy is built on the belief that
changes and significant growth over the years. collaborative growth is the key to success.
Behind our success is an entrepreneurial To this end, we will continue to forge strong
spirit that has driven us to journey into new relationships with our partner centres
territories. Today, we are a leading awarding and support them at every stage of their
body and provider of British education in development and expansion. In addition, we
Computing and Business with a global will strive to expand our social services to
presence in more than 50 countries. fulfil our social responsibilities in the global
communities that we operate.

We are excited to have the opportunity to
partner with you to establish a long and fruitful
relationship in time to come. I look forward to
extending this welcome personally.

Our differentiating factor lies in our unique Allan Norton
academic model that provides learners with General Manager
the flexibility to study towards a degree at
their own pace and receive a certificate for

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Our History Our History
NCC Education, originally a division of the National Computing Centre,
was first established as an IT initiative by the British Government in 1966.
NCC Education started offering IT qualifications in 1976 and from 1997
developed its higher education portfolio to include Business, English
language and Foundation level qualifications. In 1997, NCC Education was
incorporated as an awarding body of British qualifications.
Today, NCC Education is an internationally recognised UK awarding
body in Computing and Business, with a strong global presence, offering
qualifications in more than 50 countries.

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Our Mission & Values

Our Mission Our Values

To be a global leader in the In all that we do, we aim to be: Innovative,
assessment and certification of Excellent, Transparent and Collaborative
recognised quality British qualifications
and teaching programmes and Innovative
the first choice examinations Innovating and improving in all we do
board for IT and Business.
Excellent
To improve an individual’s future Demonstrating excellence in customer
prospects and opportunities by service, expertise in IT and Business
providing quality qualifications that
are widely recognised and valued by Transparent
employers and universities worldwide. Working with integrity, openness and respecting
our obligations to our partners and staff

Collaborative
Nurturing individual talent and
engaging all people

What makes NCC Education unique 03

NCC Education is a leading awarding body in Computing and Business, providing assessment
and certification through recognised British qualifications throughout the world. We are
regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and
have qualifications listed on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England.

We design qualifications and teaching programmes which allow candidates to progress
through levels on their degree journey at their own pace and receive a certificate at each
stage. We currently have more than 150 centres running our qualifications and programmes.

1966 Establishment of NCC (National 2001 Introduced virtual
Computing Centre) by the British learning environment
Government

1976 First overseas education centre 2002 Launched first postgraduate
set up in Malaysia level award; the Postgraduate
Diploma in Strategic Business IT

1978 Launched Threshold Scheme to 2003 Introduced the International
provide on-the-job IT training for Foundation Year (IFY),
school leavers the International Diploma
and Advanced Diploma in
Business qualifications

1997 NCC Education Ltd incorporated 2004 Established regional
as an awarding body and became office in Beijing, China
independent from UK government.
Established regional office
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1999 Established regional office 2006 Launched online BSc (Hons)
in Cape Town, South Africa Business Administration top-up
degree programme, validated
and awarded by University
of Wales

04

2007 Official partnership with the 2012 Launched new IFY
University of Greenwich to offer Programme, leading to
Bachelor degree courses increased progression routes
with reputable Universities

2008 Inked strategic partnership 2013 Launched new Computing Milestones
with the University of top-up degree, validated and
Greenwich, enabling centres awarded by the University of
to teach locally, BSc (Hons) Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Business Information
Technology top-up degree Launched innovative range of
awarded by the university Digi qualifications following
the English National Curriculum
2014 for schools

2011 Launched new Level 4 and Introduced new online Business
Level 5 Diplomas in Business top-up degree, validated
and Computing and awarded by University of
Worcester
2015

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Global Presence Head office in
Manchester, UK

Ireland England

Switzerland Romania
Portugal Spain Malta

Jord

Egypt

Jamaica Saudi Arabia
Republic of
Trinidad and Sierra Leone Ghana Kenya
Tobago Cote D'ivoire Nigeria Uganda

Brazil Tanzania

Rwanda Malawi

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Botswana
Swaziland

South Africa

3 regional offices

• Cape Town, South Africa
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Beijing, China

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Kazakhstan Mongolia Over

Azerbaijan China 150

Armenia Partners
Centres
dan Pakistan Nepal located in

United Arab Bangladesh Myanmar Taiwan More
Emirates Macau Hongkong Than

Oman India 50

Malaysia Vietnam Countries

Sri Lanka Singapore New Zealand

Brunei
Indonesia

Mauritus

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The ncc education journey NCC Education offers a range of Computing and
Business qualifications to Accredited Centres.

Through a global network of more than 150 centres located in over 50 countries, NCC
Education provides a range of Computing and Business qualifications to learners from
around the world. Partner centres have full access to our teaching programmes and
assessment services, and are given support to deliver the same high-quality education to
all learners.

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Our Promise

Flexibility • Our diplomas are on the UK Regulated
Qualifications Framework (RQF)
• Centres can choose to offer full-time or
part-time study to best meet the needs of • We are committed to providing a student-
learners centric service that exceeds your
expectations
• With multiple assessment cycles throughout
the academic year, centres can run • You are our focus. We will be there every
qualifications to suit teachers and learners step of the way to make your journey easy

• Learners, upon graduation, can select from International
the various progression paths available to
them • Our qualifications are designed to appeal to
all types of learners from around the world
• Learners are able to study towards a
degree at their own pace and receive a Strong progression routes
certificate for their achievements at each
stage • NCC Education works in partnership with
over 60 reputable universities across
• Learners benefit from unrivalled support the UK and globally to ensure available
and a world of academic and career progression routes for all learners
opportunities
• Learners have the opportunity to get
Quality internationally recognised qualifications by
studying at one of our global network of
• NCC Education is recognised by the Partner Centres
Office of Qualifications and Examinations
Regulation (Ofqual) as an awarding body
of British qualifications

09

Partner support At NCC Education, we focus on providing our partners
the complete education solution by offering quality
support throughout their entire journey with us.

1. Dedicated Centre Support • Access to a comprehensive range of
teaching and learning materials, as
• All Accredited Partner Centres are well as journals in our Digital Library for
assigned to a dedicated Centre learners and teachers
Support Executive
• Presentations, handbooks, videos and
• Support via email, online or telephone study tips available on our Student
helpline Management System

• Operational assistance provided 4. Business Development
to ensure smooth running and
management of all candidate • Dedicated Business Development
registrations, results, certification and Manager to work with the Accredited
progression. Access to our secured Partner Centres to increase student
web portal for centres to administer numbers by advising on recruitment
and deliver qualifications effectively opportunities and new products to
and efficiently complement the centre’s existing range
of qualifications
2. Academic
• Business Development Manager
• Academic Development Manager who will assist in the handling of any
provides guidance and advice on business-related issues and
specific curriculum future qualification and
programme applications
• Areas of advice include:
Entry requirements, recognising 5. Marketing
prior learning and delivering NCC
Education qualifications • Marketing kit to support Accredited
Resourcing qualifications in terms Partner Centres
of staffing, classrooms, IT labs,
libraries, etc • Marketing advice and support
Supervising the daily activities
of tutors of NCC Education
qualifications and related teaching
materials
Marking and standardising
assessments
Managing and invigilating NCC
Education examinations and
procedures
Securing and maintaining local
recognition and funding of NCC
Education qualifications

3. Teaching and Learning

• Access to NCC Education Virtual
Learning Environment for learners and
Accredited Partner Centres

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Entry • Entry level awards, certificates and diplomas
• Foundation Learning Tier pathways
• Functional Skills at Entry Level

Level • Foundation Learning Tier pathways UK regulated qualifications framework
• Functional Skills Level 1
1 • Certificates and diplomas at Level 1

Level • Entry level awards, certificates and diplomas
• Foundation Learning Tier pathways
2 • Functional Skills at Entry Level

Level • Certificates and diplomas at Level 3

3

Level • Certificates and diplomas in higher education
• Level 4 – equivalent to 1st year of bachelor’s degree
4

Level • Diplomas of higher education and further education,
foundation degrees and higher national diplomas
5
• Level 5 – equivalent to 2nd year of bachelor’s degree

Level • Bachelor degrees, graduate
certificates and diplomas
6
• Level 6 – equivalent to 3rd
Level year of bachelor’s degree

7 • Master’s degrees, postgraduate
certificates and diplomas

• Advanced professional awards,
certificates and diplomas

Level • Doctorates
• Award, certificate and
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diploma in strategic direction

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NCC Education Qualifications master's Master's Degree
level

level 7 Level 7 Level 7
Diploma in Business Diploma in Strategic

Management Business IT

degree Bachelor Degree (Top-Up)
level

Level 5 Level 5 Level 5 Level 5
Diploma in Diploma in Diploma in
Business Business IT Computing

Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 Level 4
Diploma in Diploma in Diploma in
Business Business IT Computing

Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3
Diploma in International Diploma in
Business Foundation Diploma for Higher Computing
Education Studies

English Language Framework (ELF)
Level 5: Advanced

English Language
Framework (ELF)
Level 4: Upper-Intermediate
Level 3: Intermediate
Level 2: Pre-Intermediate
Level 1: Elementary

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Our Digi-Qualifications are an innovative suite of Computing qualifications which allow schools
and centres to meet the needs of the new English National Curriculum in Computing. These
qualifications have been designed to meet the needs of UK and international learners and
they are suitable for both children and adult learners.

Digi-Explorers Digi-Trailblazers digi qualifications

Suitable for candidates at Key Stage 1 Suitable for candidates at Key Stage 3
(ages 5 – 7 years) and adult learners. (ages 11 - 14 years) and adult learners.
Topics include: Topics include:
• Digital Citizenship
• Digital Design and Creation • Digital Safety and Security
• Presenting Information • Solving Problems with Algorithms
• Handling Data • Computer Instructions and Data Types
• Programming • Designing and Developing Computer

Digi-Navigators Programmes
• Exploring Computer Logic and Number
Suitable for candidates at Key Stage 2
(ages 7 – 11 years) and adult learners. Representation
Topics include: • Computational Thinking
• Digital Design and Creation • Discovering How Computer Hardware and
• Computer Gaming
• Presenting Information Software Work
• Digital Citizenship • Managing a Digital Project
• Networks, Communication and • Developing a Digital Artefact

Collaboration Digi-Award
• Handling Data
• Programming Simulations and The NCC Education Level 2 Award in Computing
Physical Systems is suitable for candidates at Key Stage 4 (ages
14 - 16 years) and adult learners. Topics include:

• Developing Problem Solving Skills
• Developing Computer Programme Design

Techniques
• Developing Computer Programmes
• Testing Computer Programmes
• Safety and Online Security
• Computer Systems
• Types of Programming Language
• Searching and Sorting
• Computer Logic and Number Representation
• Computer Hardware
• Online Collaboration Software
• Cloud Computing

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English language framework English Language Framework (ELF)

The English Language Framework (ELF) is a certificate qualification aimed at helping
learners to improve their language skills. The programme comprises five levels and
learners can move through the levels according to their needs and abilities:

Level Level Level

1 2 3

Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate

Level Level

4 5

Upper- Advanced
Intermediate

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level 3

Level 3 Diploma in Business 15

The Level 3 Diploma in Business seeks to provide learners with the skills and
knowledge that will prepare them for entry on to the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in
Business or Level 4 Diploma in Business Information Technology.

This qualification will provide learners with an insight into the field of business and
instill in them relevant study skills that will enable them to succeed during their higher
education studies.

Level 3 Diploma in Computing

The NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing provides learners with a
comprehensive introduction to computing. Learners will be introduced to essential
IT concepts, practical IT skills and mathematical techniques, which will develop
their understanding and knowledge of computing, providing them with an excellent
foundation to succeed in higher education. The diploma will prepare learners to
advance to NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business Information Technology or
Level 4 Diploma in Computing.

Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education
Studies

This International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies is a one year
pre-university programme, with a significant amount of English language training.
The programme is designed to provide learners with an entry route to university
programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Canada or progression on to the NCC
Education Level 4 Diplomas in Business, Business Information Technology
or Computing.

Level 4 Level 4 Diploma in Business and web design, within a business context.
The qualification makes up the first year of
The Level 4 Diploma in Business is the initial the NCC Education degree journey and is
year of the NCC Education business degree equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in
pathway. This is equivalent to the first year the UK university system.
of a business degree programme in the UK
university system. On successful completion of the qualification,
learners will be able to pursue a career in the
Learners will study stimulating modules IT or Business field, progress to a number of
that represent the different aspects of universities that recognise this NCC Education
conducting business in today’s world. These qualification, or embark on NCC Education
varying topic areas will assist learners in Level 5 Diploma in Business Information
gaining an understanding of the academic Technology, equivalent to the second year of a
and vocational aspects of business. These UK BSc (Hons) degree.
will provide individuals with the relevant
skills and knowledge to embark on a career Level 4 Diploma in Computing
in business or further studies, in particular,
progression on to the NCC Education Level The NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in
5 Diploma in Business. Computing provides learners with an
understanding of a wide range of important
Level 4 Diploma in Business subjects in relation to computing, including
Information Technology databases, networking, programming and
web design. Learners will also be given the
The Level 4 Diploma in Business Information opportunity to advance their critical thinking
Technology provides learners with an exciting and study skills through studying these
introduction into key areas of business and academic and vocational subjects. The
computing, ranging from management and qualification makes up the first year of the NCC
eBusiness to networking and databases. Education degree journey and is equivalent
Furthermore, learners will also be able to to the first year of an IT degree in the UK
contribute to the development of important university system.
computing practices, such as programming
On successful completion of the qualification,
learners will be able to pursue a career
in the IT industry, transfer to a number of
universities that recognise this NCC Education
qualification, or embark on NCC Education
Level 5 Diploma in Computing, equivalent to
the second year of a UK BSc (Hons) degree.

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Level 5 Diploma in Business and further expands learners’ knowledge level 5
by introducing advanced subjects including
The Level 5 Diploma in Business forms the database design and development, information
second, exhilarating year of the NCC Education systems analysis and network security and
business degree pathway and is equivalent cryptography. The qualification provides
to the second year of a business degree learners with a critical understanding of
programme in the UK university system. important areas of computing to enable them to
play a significant role within an IT organisation.
This qualification takes the expertise acquired The qualification makes up the second year
on the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma of the NCC Education degree journey and is
in Business and develops it further with equivalent to the second year of an IT degree
the introduction of more advanced topics, in the UK university system.
particularly in areas such as economics,
finance and marketing, thus ensuring that On successful completion of the qualification,
learners develop a strong understanding of learners will be able to pursue a career in the
core business areas. IT industry, complete the final year of a degree
at one of the many universities that recognise
On successful completion of the qualification, NCC Education qualifications, or embark on
learners will be able to obtain a business the NCC Education BSc (Hons) Business
degree by embarking on the NCC Education Computing and Information Systems which
BA (Hons) Business Administration that is is validated and awarded by the University of
validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire.
Worcester. Alternatively, learners can complete
the final year of a degree at one of the many Level 5 Diploma in Computing
universities that recognise NCC Education
qualifications or pursue a career in business. The Level 5 Diploma in Business Information
Technology forms the second year of the
Level 5 Diploma in Business NCC Education business degree pathway and
Information Technology is equivalent to the second year of a degree
programme in the UK university system.
The Level 5 Diploma in Computing builds
upon the understanding gained during the This qualification builds on the knowledge
NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing acquired on the NCC Education Level 4
Diploma in Business Information Technology
and develops it further with the introduction
of more advanced topics, particularly
in areas such as information systems
analysis and database development.

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Undergraduate Top-Up Degree Programmes

Learners can progress to a 1-year top- up degree programme equivalent to the final year of
undergraduate study upon completion of the NCC Education Level 5.

Level 6 BSc (Hons) Business BSc (Hons) Business BSc (Hons) Business
Administration top-up degree Computing and Information Information Technology
Systems top-up degree
Validated and awarded by Awarded by the University
the University of Worcester Validated and awarded by of Greenwich
(UK) the University of Central
Lancashire Delivered in a classroom
Flexible online delivery environment via
Flexible online delivery selected NCC Education
Taught by UK academics accreditedpartner centres
via the NCC Education Taught by UK academics
Virtual Learning via the NCC Education ❝The course provides a
Environment Virtual Learning good coverage of both IT and
Environment business aspects. The support
❝The course is really rich in from the University and NCC
content and relevant to today’s ❝The course provides a Education through regular
work industry. I totally enjoyed good coverage of both IT and chat sessions and emails has
the online-learning format that business aspects. The support definitely helped me a great
the course offers.❞ from the University and NCC deal. Thank you to the NCC
Education through regular Education and UClan team! ❞
~ Onkitse Modisang chat sessions and emails has
2016 Graduate, Botswana definitely helped me a great ~ Prabin Baral
deal. Thank you to the NCC 2016 Graduate, Nepal
Education and UClan team! ❞

~ Prabin Baral
2016 Graduate, Nepal

In addition to the above routes, NCC Education works with over 60 universities globally to offer
learners advanced entry to degree programmes on campus in the United Kingdom, United States
of America, Canada and Australia.

For a full and up-to-date university progressions guide, please visit www.nccedu.com

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Level 7 Diploma in Business Management Master’s Degree Top-Up Level 7
(Business)
The Level 7 Diploma in Business Management
is formulated for graduates or experienced Upon successful completion of the Level 7
business managers who wish to further develop Diploma in Business, learners with relevant
their career or to continue their studies at work experience have guaranteed progression
postgraduate level. on to the University of Northampton’s online
top-up MBA programme.
Learners will experience a wide array of modern
business issues that will require them to develop For progression to study in the UK:
analytical and technical skills that are necessary • MSc in Management or MBA with the
for senior management roles. The qualification
also seeks to further develop academic abilities University of Worcester
which enables learners to progress further with • MBA with the University of Gloucestershire
their postgraduate studies.
Master’s Degree Top-Up
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Business (Information Technology)
Information Technology
Upon successful completion of the Level 7
The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Business Diploma in Strategic Business IT, learners with
Information Technology forms the final stage of relevant work experience can progress on to:
the NCC Education Computing degree journey
and is designed for Computing/Information • The London Metropolitan University MSc
Technology graduates and practitioners Information Technology (online) or;
wishing to further develop their career.
• The University of Gloucestershire
Learners will be equipped with an MSc Computing
understanding of strategic issues associated
with businesses operations in an Information
Technology environment. The qualification also
develops learners’ academic skills for further
study at Master’s level, ensuring that they are
able to reflect on the application of research
approaches and communicate research
findings in a suitable format.

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testimonials “G rowing up, I had always attended classroom-based learning and UClan’s online learning is
a new experience for me. I am impressed by the quality of education that I received. Despite
being hearing impaired, I was able to secure a first class degree and I have to thank NCC
Education, UClan and Softwarica for that. My tutors were knowledgeable, approachable and
accessible. I am also very satisfied with all the transcribed documents of video lectures and I
actually enjoyed studying them."

Anima Acharya
BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems, Softwarica College of IT and E-Commerce

“E mployers prefer our students because they “It was a great experience to gain an
have an NCC Education qualification. The international qualification living in my native
practical elements of the programmes are land, while competing with students from
really useful to them.” different countries.”

Jana Millacef Pratima Gurung

STC Training, Malta Level 4 Diploma in Computing (QCF)

(L4DC) Softwarica College of IT and

E-Commerce ,Nepal

“There are many education centres in our

area, all trying to attract the same students,

but with NCC Education we attract more

students than our competitors. This is “If someone in 1987, when I joined NCC

because NCC Education qualifications as a student, have told me that by 2008 I

are internationally recognised, teach the would be holding a Doctorate, travelled the

knowledge that students want to learn and world, taught in world class universities,

develop the skills that employers want advised governments about policies, have

applicants to have.” my own consultancy and research centre

Mr Sanjeev Kumar just because I studied a course, I would
Centre Principal - IPMC, Ghana have thought he was joking. This was
exactly what happened. Studying with NCC

in 1987 and graduating top of my class in

“A fter completing the IGCSE, I was unsure of 1990 have opened the door wide open for
what to do for the future. I found out about me to achieve all these. Now as a business
NCC Education's courses and decided to partner for NCC and with their help, I am
enroll in the Level 5 Diploma in Business. trying to give everybody the chance to
Through the course, I received a solid achieve their dreams as I did. Thanks NCC.”

grounding in core business knowledge and Professor Essam Serry

expertise that will help me in realising my Managing Director

aspiration to run a business.” The International Centre for Culture, Arts and
Lin Phyo Maung Literature, Egypt

20 Level 5 Diploma in Business (QCF) (L4DC),
Myanmar



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