
Admission Requirements
Clear, hierarchical progression pathways โ from starter certificates to executive professional diplomas and combined studies. Find your level and take the next step in your professional development journey.
Your Path โ From Foundation to Mastery
Each level builds upon the previous, allowing you to progress from foundational knowledge to executive-level expertise.
Certificate Programmes
Foundation โข Intermediate โข Advanced โข EliteBasic Certificate
- No formal qualifications required: Basic literacy and numeracy
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Starter Certificate
- No formal qualifications required: Basic literacy and numeracy
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Elementary Certificate
- No formal qualifications required: Basic literacy and numeracy
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Beginner Certificate
- No formal qualifications required: Basic literacy and numeracy
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Entry Level Certificate
- No formal qualifications required: Basic literacy and numeracy
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Foundation Certificate
- Basic, Starter, Elementary, Entry or Senior Secondary School Certificate
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Intermediate Certificate
- Foundation or Senior Secondary School Certificate
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Higher Certificate
- Fooundation or Senior Secondary School Certificate
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Associate Certificate
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Professional Certificate
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Advanced Professional Certificate
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Graduate Professional Certificate
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Executive Professional Certificate
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Expert Certificate
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Elite Certificate
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Professional Mastery Certificate
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Professional Prestige Certificate
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Diploma Programmes
Foundation โข Professional โข Executive โข EliteBasic Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Foundation Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or high School certificate
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Higher Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Associate Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate + Diploma
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Professional Diploma
- Intermediate, Associate + Senior Secondary School Certificate
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Advanced Professional Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate + Diploma
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Graduate Professional Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate + Advanced Diploma
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Executive Professional Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate + Diploma
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Expert Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate + Diploma
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Elite Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate + Diploma
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Professional Mastery Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Professional Excellence Diploma
- Senior Secondary School Certificate or higher
- Mature adults with work experience may apply
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Completed application form
Advanced & Postgraduate Programmes
Mastery โข Combined Studies โข EliteGraduate Professional Diploma (GPD)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Graduate-level references
- Statement of purpose and interview
- Professional portfolio (recommended)
Executive Professional Mastery (EPM)
- Graduate Professional Diploma or equivalent
- 10+ years of executive experience
- Executive-level references and portfolio
- Executive admissions committee review
- Capstone project proposal required
GPD + EPM Combined Studies
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 8+ years of progressive experience
- Executive-level references and CV
- Comprehensive admissions interview
- Combined programme statement of purpose
- Commitment to both programme components
Professional MBA (Non-degree)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 8+ years of business experience
- Senior-level references and executive CV
- Comprehensive admissions interview
- Letter of recommendation from senior leader
Combined Studies โ GPD + EPM
For professionals seeking the ultimate credential, the Graduate Professional Diploma (GPD) + Executive Professional Mastery (EPM) combined programme offers a comprehensive pathway from graduate-level expertise to executive mastery.
Admission: Bachelor's degree + 8+ years of progressive experience + executive references + comprehensive interview.
Find Your Programme Level
Not sure which level is right for you? Our admissions team is here to guide you โ from starter certificates to executive mastery.
Ransford Global โ Professional Development Limited
Advancing careers through quality professional education โ certificates, diplomas, and postgraduate programmes across 13 disciplines.