Skill up, speak up: Professional Certificates with built-in English mastery

There are countless offline Professional Certificates available across the world. Only a handful (we’re being generous) offer the critical soft skills you need as an international student to succeed in the global market. When we ask our students what made Bayswater stick out in a sea of certifications, we often hear the same answer: it’s our approach to develop students as well-rounded professionals ready to tackle any challenge.

Of course, specialising in a niche area is valuable. However, if your sights are set on fields like digital marketing, luxury brand management, product management, or customer experience, you need more than just hard skills. You need globally-oriented soft skills such as communication, AI literacy and critical thinking.

The advantages of having a strong command over the English language:

1. Fluency in English means a smoother transition abroad

Moving abroad is hard enough–you’re grappling with new languages, people, lifestyles, and cultures. Being fluent in English means you can confidently navigate daily life, build relationships, and integrate seamlessly into your new environment.  

Not to forget, English is different everywhere! Learning English where you’ll eventually work means you’ll learn different phrases, and cultural terms and develop a better understanding of the accent and its various interpretations. 

For example: You might say "elevator” in American English, but in the UK, it's a “lift.” And while you might grab a “soda” in the US, you'd be asking for a “fizzy drink” in Britain.

2. Gain a competitive edge in the global market

While any additional language is an asset, English proficiency gives you a significant advantage. Employers value individuals who can seamlessly communicate with international colleagues, clients, and partners. Studies also show that multilingual employees, especially those fluent in English, often command higher salaries. 

One such study comes from Pearson, involving over 5,000 English speakers from diverse countries like Japan, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Italy, and the US. The study revealed a strong connection between English proficiency and earning potential, with a striking 80% of respondents believing that strong English skills can lead to a significant salary increase.

3.  Express yourself with confidence and clarity

Imagine confidently presenting your ideas to an international audience, articulating your thoughts with precision and impact. English proficiency empowers you to meaningfully contribute to discussions, debates, and projects, regardless of cultural or linguistic barriers. 

Then there’s the exceeding importance of personal branding. English fluency helps you communicate your skills, experiences, and aspirations, making a lasting impression on potential employers and collaborators—whether it’s online on LinkedIn or offline networking events. 

Bayswater’s Global Skills Certificate 

Our Global Skills Certificate can be your passport to a thriving international career. Students completing 4 weeks or more will receive this transformative certificate that goes beyond traditional language training. We understand that in today's interconnected world, communication is currency. 

Our Global Skills Certificate focuses on developing soft skills that employers expect: creativity, problem-solving, leadership, and most critically, communication proficiency. You might think we teach English; but in reality, we empower you to communicate confidently across diverse professional environments. Through workshops, networking opportunities, and interactive sessions, students learn to:

• Deliver engaging presentations

• Navigate cross-cultural communication

• Build international professional networks

These Digital Badges can be directly added to your LinkedIn profile, instantly signalling to potential employers that you're a global professional ready to make an impact.

At Bayswater, you can learn English while gaining a Professional Certificate in high-demand fields such as Digital Marketing, Luxury Brand Management, and Customer Experience management—saving you time and money through holistic skill development. 

Contact us today to learn more about how our courses can transform your career and provide you with the tools you need to thrive internationally!