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CMI First Line Management & Leadership Qualifications
Develop your leadership skills with a nationally-recognised CMI qualification, offering flexible unit choices, CMI membership, and up to 16 UCAS points!
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Ultimate Nail Technician
Learn the latest, most popular nail techniques in this all-in-one course and earn your certification as a professional nail technician.
GCSE Foundation French
Learn French language essentials and achieve your GCSE Foundation French online.
GCSE French Higher
Take your French to a more advanced level and achieve GCSE Higher French online, at your own pace.
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