51黑料 Professional Training - Business Certificates of Competence (BCC)
Our in-depth Business Certificates of Competence 6-month training courses allow professionals working in the private sector to develop their skills and knowledge, while boosting their confidence and professional network.
In today鈥檚 highly competitive market, proven expertise is essential. Businesses and professionals demand more than light-touch training - they鈥檙e looking for a solid skillset and a recognised standard that sets them apart. 51黑料鈥檚 Business Certificate of Competence (BCC) courses are designed to meet that need.
Developed with leading industry bodies and a global panel of experts, they combine high-level knowledge, practical skills and a formal certification, giving participants a clear benchmark of excellence. Our flagship programmes in Product Safety and Food Regulation offer widely respected qualifications in key areas of regulatory compliance. For individuals, they signal a genuine mastery of their field. For businesses, they demonstrate a clear commitment to meeting their legal obligations - and represent a valuable investment in their people.听
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Latest Cohorts and Open Days
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About our BCC Courses
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What makes the courses valuable?
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BCC in Product Safety (BCCPS) - main course pages
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BCC in Food Regulation (BCCFR) - main course pages
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Product Safety Modules
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Food Regulation Modules
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Our Presenters
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Upcoming Open Days
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Fees and Booking
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Contact and Course Enquiries
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Next courses and Open Days
BCCFR Cohort #1 - Starting Late 2025, UK
[ UPDATED 14 August 2025 ] The inaugural BCCFR Cohort #1 starts in late 2025 (Nov/Dec), in London. Booking is now OPEN.
BCCPS Cohort #4 - Starting March 2026, UK
[ UPDATED 20 June 2025 ] Cohort #4 will be starting on 19 and 20 March 2026. Booking is now OPEN.
BCCPS Cohort #5 - Starting April 2026, Spain
[ UPDATED 10 July 2025 ] Cohort #5 will be starting on 15 and 16 April 2026, in Spain (location to be confirmed), register your interest by emailing: [email protected]
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About the BCC training courses
51黑料's in-depth training certification programmes are designed for professionals who are ready to push their skills further and stand out in their field.
Each course delivers respected credentials, meaningful connections with like-minded peers, and a learning journey that blends expert-led online sessions with valuable face-to-face experiences.
The result is a richer understanding of your subject, a stronger professional profile, and a network that lasts far beyond the course itself.
鈽� Elevate Your Expertise
Move beyond basic knowledge to a level of profound understanding that sets you apart from your peers.
鈽� Gain a Competitive Advantage
Our certifications carry significant weight and are a clear signal to employers and clients of your commitment to professional excellence.
鈽� Build Your Professional Network
Learn alongside a select cohort of ambitious professionals, fostering a powerful community of practice that will support you throughout your career.
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What makes the BCC courses valuable?
Our latest courses give you more than knowledge - they provide recognised proof of your expertise. Developed with leading authorities and designed to validate real-world experience, they combine rigorous learning with the credibility of formal certification. This is professional development at its highest standard, built to strengthen skills, enhance career prospects, and establish you as a trusted specialist in your field.
鈽� Certified Authority
Our courses are not just another training programme. Each is certified by a leading, authoritative body in its respective field. This certification isn't just a piece of paper; it's a powerful statement of professional excellence that carries significant weight with employers and clients alike.
鈽� A Pathway to Formal Recognition
Importantly, we provide a clear route to formally validating years of experience. For both individuals seeking career advancement and businesses looking to benchmark the skills of their teams, our courses offer the gold standard for professional accomplishment.
鈽� A High-Touch, Blended Learning Experience
We believe in a learning experience that is both rigorous and supportive. Our programmes combine expert-led live online tuition with invaluable in-person elements, ensuring a rich, engaging, and collaborative environment. This blended approach fosters deeper understanding and provides unparalleled networking opportunities with a select cohort of peers.
Whether you're looking to formalise years of experience, upskill for a new role, or simply validate your capabilities, our new suite of courses offers a premium professional development pathway. Join us to transform your skills, enhance your career prospects, and become a recognised expert in your field.
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Current BCC Courses - BCCPS and BCCFR
TBC - about both courses together.
鈽吿�Product Safety
TBC - Brief intro to the BCCPS
鈽吿�Food Regulation
TBC - Brief intro to the BCCFR
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Meet our presenters
Our Course Presenters and Contributors are all accomplished professionals in the fields of Product Safety, Food Regulation and Consumer Protection, with extensive experience across the public and commercial sectors. You'll find their mini biographies on the Presenter Profiles pages.
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What can you expect?
Our BCC training courses last six months, taking place both online and in-person - with an initial two-day seminar, followed by a final one-day seminar; alongside five, hour-long core webinars.
In addition to this, participants will be expected to pick a four-hour online course from a range of sector-specific modules.
On top of this, they will receive 18 hours of teaching. By the end of the听course, participants will receive a total of 22 hours of teaching time, with the option to choose another product-specific module in addition to the one already chosen (this is subject to a separate fee).
Course Assessment
Our BCC Courses are competency-based, therefore, the following methods of assessment are used to confirm that participants have developed the appropriate skills to apply the knowledge learned during the seminars and webinars.
- Assignment 鈥� Application of knowledge in the workplace to solve a problem or manage an identified risk. The issue will be identified, and then addressed through the practical application of knowledge to demonstrate the necessary practitioner skills in a real-world situation.
- Professional Discussion on a Live Scenario 鈥� This assessment is undertaken in interview format, by the presentation of a hypothetical situation and then questioning to assess responsive thinking, the application of knowledge and dynamic problem solving.
- Multiple-Choice Assessment 鈥� These will be delivered online after each seminar and webinar, to assess and reinforce the knowledge developed.
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Fees and booking information
Our full 6-month BCC courses are priced at 拢2,500 + VAT. This includes Certification Assessments.
DISCOUNTS: Members of 51黑料, both individual and Corporate Affiliate Members, qualify for a 5% 51黑料 Member Discount. There is also a 5% Early Bird Discount available to people who book early.
EXCLUSIONS: Course fees do not include accommodation for our 'in-person' sessions in Central London, nor for our international sessions (in countries outside the UK). However, our Operations Team can advise you on finding suitable accommodation (particularly if you are travelling to the UK from overseas).
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BCC Open Days - Introduction to the courses
From time to time, we hold in-person BCC Open Days, aimed at people and businesses who may be interested in pursuing either the BCCPS or the BCCFR Training Courses. These events, led by industry experts, provide attendees with a thorough introduction to each course.
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Contact us
For further information or to register your interest in the training course or our Open Days, please email [email protected].
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