Case Studies: The Managing Director

Kevin Prior from Yorkshire is a great example of how a Higher National qualification can set you up for life.

When he completed his HNC in Chemistry in 1975 the experience gave him the confidence to study for a number of other qualifications, amongst them an MBA.

He is managing director of his own management consultancy. The firm offers strategic and operational support and particularly environmental asset management to businesses.

Kevin uses the basic business acumen he gained on his HNC course every day in his working life.

“My HNC gave credibility to my expertise in the practical world. You develop skills on the course which provide a good base for day-to-day work,” said Kevin.

“My message would be quite simple. Stick with it. Eventually everything will fall into place and with the good grounding a Higher National provides things can really begin to happen.”