Small Business Management Short Course

This Short 4 Month Course with 2 Subjects that briefly covers the basics of Starting and Running your own Business successfully. Start your career today!
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Course Summary

Award type:
Short Course Certificate
Accredited by:
Not Applicable
Duration:
4 Months
Entrance Requirement:
None

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Subjects

Focuses on professional appearance, communication skills, workplace conduct, and networking, equipping students with the necessary interpersonal skills to create a positive impression in a business environment.

Covers identifying problems, decision-making, problem-solving techniques, and critical thinking, providing students with tools to address and over-come challenges effectively in business settings.

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What you need to know

Entrance Requirements

Skills Academy prioritizes learning for all -regardless of age or current qualifications. This is why there are no specific requirements to enrol into the Small Business Management Short Course Certificate programme. Anyone can enrol.

This programme is offered in English. Therefore, students who wish to apply must be able to read, write and understand the langauge.

Accreditation

Skills Academy in partnership with Bellview Institute of Distance Learning offers the Small Business Management Short Course Certificate programme. Bellview is accredited by Quality Council For Trades & Occupations (QCTO) to offer this programme. 

Assessment Structure

To pass your course, you need to complete the assignments given to you and a subject test. To pass your assessments you must obtain 50% or higher. You will have plenty of time to prepare and complete these assignments in time. If you fail any of your assessments you can resubmit as many times without any extra charge.

Plan your studies accordingly. Here’s important information regarding registration:

Registration Period:
February – May/June exam
August – October/November exam

Course Outline

Keen to know what you will learn with our Small Business Management Short Course Certificate Programme? Solidify your career in management with us.  Here’s what you can expect to learn:

Subject Modules Outcomes Summary
Business Etiquette Professional Appearance, Workplace Conduct, Communication Skills, Networking Skills
  • Professional Appearance: Develop a professional attitude and understand the importance of personal presentation.
  • Workplace Conduct: Learn proper workplace etiquette, including privacy, boundaries, and respect for colleagues.
  • Communication Skills: Build effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
  • Networking Skills: Understand the basics of networking and building professional relationships.
 Essential skills for presenting professionally and interacting effectively in the workplace.
Business Problem Solving Identifying Problems, Decision Making, Problem-Solving Techniques, Critical Thinking
  • Identifying Problems: Learn techniques to identify and define business problems accurately.
  • Decision Making: Gain skills in making informed decisions using structured methods.
  • Problem-Solving Techniques: Explore various approaches and tools to solve business challenges.
  • Critical Thinking: Develop abilities to analyze complex business issues.
 Skills to approach business challenges effectively using structured problem-solving techniques.

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All your study material

All the study notes and textbooks you need to pass your course are included in your course fees. We give you everything you will need to complete your course.

No Hidden Costs

When there are external costs like institute membership or exam fees, we will warn you about that before you register. So you are able to budget your monthly study costs.

Courier Fees

The courier fees are included in your course fees. No waiting on the Post Office. You don’t spend weeks waiting on your next package with study materials.

Speedy Delivery

We don't waste time when it comes to sending your study material. On average we deliver in a week or less.

Online Study Group

Skills Academy students get free access to the Together We Pass (TWP) online study groups. These groups are facilitated by your Skills Academy lecturers and tutors.

Quick Registration

You will be registered in your online study group and you can start engaging with your classmates and your lecturers within two days of signing up.

Lecturers and Tutors

Your friendly tutors and lecturers are available on the phone, in the Together We Pass free online study groups, on email and even on WhatsApp.

Limitless access during office hours.

High contact, supported learning is key your success, so all students are encouraged to use the study groups as much as possible.

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