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#MYTIME: Shaping Your Future with Higher Education Skills at RNN Group

25 March 2026

In today’s fast-changing world, the path to success is no longer one-size-fits-all. At RNN Group, we believe that education should work around your life, your ambitions, and your pace.

That’s why our Higher Education (HE) offer at University Centre Rotherham is built to give you real choice, real flexibility, and real career outcomes.

Our #MYTIME campaign is all about putting you in control – because when, where, and how you learn should fit your journey.


A New Era of Higher-Level Skills

Employers are increasingly looking for people who don’t just have knowledge, but practical, job-ready skills. That’s where our HE pathways come in. Whether you’re progressing from college, returning to education, or upskilling in your current role, we offer a range of qualifications designed to meet industry demand.

HNCs and HNDs: Practical, Career-Focused Learning

Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) are ideal if you want a hands-on, applied approach to learning. These qualifications are developed with employers and focus on real-world skills that can take you straight into employment or further study.

  • HNCs: A one-year qualification that builds core knowledge and skills
  • HNDs: A two-year pathway that deepens expertise and opens up progression opportunities

With smaller class sizes and strong tutor support, you’re not just another number – you’re part of a community focused on your success.


HTQs: Employer-Recognised Excellence

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are a mark of quality. These courses have been approved against employer-led standards, meaning you gain the skills that industries genuinely need right now.

Choosing an HTQ means:

  • Learning is aligned with current job roles
  • Your qualification is recognised by employers nationwide
  • You develop both technical and professional skills

It’s a direct route to a career, not just a qualification.

Find out more about HTQs


HN Flex: Study That Fits Your Life

Life doesn’t stand still – so why not study an HN Flex? HN Flex is the modular, stackable, bite-sized route to full Higher National skills and qualifications – tailor learning to real life, real jobs, real ambitions. HN Flex is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing you to study individual units at your own pace. You can:

  • Study individual units from Level 4 and 5 qualifications when you need them – No full programme commitment
  • Stack units over time toward a full HNC or HND
  • Short, focused learning – Ideal for working professionals, career changers, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Whether you want to:

  • Upskill in a specific area
  • Fit study around work or family
  • Build towards a full qualification over time

HN Flex puts you in control. You choose what you study, when you study, and how it fits into your life.

Find out more about HN Flex


#MYTIME: Because Your Time Matters

Our #MYTIME campaign reflects a simple belief: Education should adapt to you.

We know our students are balancing more than ever – careers, families, personal goals. That’s why our HE provision is designed to be:

  • Flexible: Study in a way that works for your schedule
  • Accessible: Local, supportive, and inclusive
  • Career-driven: Focused on real outcomes and progression

This is your time to invest in yourself, your future, and your ambitions.

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Your Future Starts Here

At RNN Group, we’re proud to offer pathways that open doors – whether that’s stepping into a new career, progressing at work, or continuing on to a full degree.

With HNCs, HNDs, HTQs, and HN Flex, you’re not locked into a single route. You have options. You have support. And most importantly, you have control.

Because this is #MYTIME.

Find out more about Higher Education courses at University Centre Rotherham

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