Small Business Management Courses

Get in on the tricks of the trade with our Small Business Management Courses. Improve your management skills that will turn your business into an empire.

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Small Business Management: Short Course Certificate

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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Small Business Management: Certificate Course

Here you will learn all the fundamentals as well as some problem solving techniques. This course teaches you the skills you need to know how to make your business more successful.
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Small Business Management: Comprehensive Course

Our most advance Small Business Course that equips you with the Skills to budget, problem solving, business etiquette and being able to make good decisions and planning properly.
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Are you a natural born leader with a knack for business? Take your skills to the next level with our Small Business Management Courses. These courses will lay the foundation of your career, helping you on your way to success.

Benefits of Studying Small Business Management Courses

Studying in itself has many advantages. And when you study a course that will advance your career, the perks are endless. Benefits of studying Small Business Management Courses include:

Learn Practical Business Skills 

Anyone can manage a business. But there are important skills that can only be taught through studying. This is where our Small Business Management Courses comes into play. Learn the practical business skills that will set you apart from the rest.

Expand Your Knowledge

Depending on your own expertise may not be the best idea when managing a business. So studying a course is a great way to learn new and expand existing knowledge. This will help you make informed decisions and manage your business the right way.

Impress Recruiters 

So you want to apply for a management position at a company? You can do this by studying a Management Course with us. Add it to your cover letter and impress recruiters with your skills. And don’t forget to up your experience if you set your sights on management.  

Start Your Own Business

Instead of impressing recruiters, why not be a recruiter and start your own business? That’s right. A Small Business Management Course will teach you the basic skills you need to start your own business. This allows you to create jobs and make important decisions.

Network Your Way to Success

Networking plays an important role within every business. When studying a course, it gives you the knowledge to exchange and receive valuable information when networking with other business owners.

Woman holding a mug standing in front of a white wall gained management skills with our Small Business Management Courses.

What Skills Will you Learn in These Courses? 

Wondering what skills you’ll learn in these courses? These skills allow you to make any business a commercial success. They will allow you to work in almost any industry as they aren’t limited to one field. Below are some of the skills you will learn. 

Communication Skills

A successful business is all about good communication. This course will teach you all about verbal and non verbal communication. Learn how to conduct yourself during meetings and presentations. You will also learn how to send professional emails and letters. 

Finance Skills

The main goal of any business is to make a profit. The only way to do this is if you have good budgeting and financial skills. Learn how to manage your ledgers to keep track of your expenditure. 

Problem-solving Skills

Unexpected issues and problems in the company? A skill any good business owner should have is the ability to solve problems in a quick and easy manner. This shows your ability to take control over a situation in an ethical way.

Decision-making Skills

Every single aspect of a  company comes down to the important decisions that makes it a success. Whether it’s starting a deal with a new client, or using a new font in your brochure. Learn how to make decisions that will benefit your business.

Business Ethics

It doesn’t matter how successful your business is. If it reached success in an unethical way, the success holds no merit. Learn all about business protocol, conduct and procedures. This ensures that you run your business the right way.

Our Small Business Management Courses

Ready to advance your management skills? Well let’s help you get started. We offer a range of Small Business Management Courses that will help you begin your journey in your career. We offer:

Accredited Courses

If a recognised qualification is up your alley, we have just what you need. Our ICB Courses will teach you business and finance related skills to help you manage a business. What’s more, these courses are accredited and have the standards set by the examination body. The great thing about this course is that you can study without matric. Once completed, move up the levels with our advanced ICB Courses. Get in on our:

Open Access Courses

Not having matric shouldn’t stand in your way of managing a business. With us, you can study Small Business Management Courses without matric. Our open access courses are skills-based programmes, focusing on giving you the practical experience your career needs. Study our:

Man with a blue shirt working in front of a laptop uses the skills he learnt in our Small Business Management Courses.

Is Business Management the Right Course for you?

Having a successful career as a business owner is not only about skills and experience. There are specific qualities every business owner needs. The great thing is you can learn all these skills with us. 

This course will ensure that you:

  • Gain the skills to see your ideas come to life
  • Know how to set up budgets and manage general ledgers and finances
  • Have the knowledge to solve staff related issues
  • Can oversee projects from beginning to completion
  • Have the ability to make important decisions 

Careers you can Pursue With our Courses

Think all you can manage with a small business management certificate is small business? Not at all. These courses can pave the way, taking your career to new heights. The career opportunities are endless. With these courses you can become a:

How to Become a Small Business Manager

Becoming a business manager is no easy task, but it is within your grasp if you reach out to grab the opportunity. Along with motivation and determination, you could have a successful career in no time. If you’re not sure where to get started, we have some steps you can follow to become a successful entrepreneur.

Find an entry point – A lucrative business all starts with a bankable product. Knowing what service or product you would like to promote is the start to a successful business. 

Gain valuable skills – Your skills will make you a cut above the rest. Study with us and gain the skills you need to manage your finances and staff. Your qualifications will also show clients that they are doing business with a credible establishment.

Get experience – No matter how good your product is, you won’t get far without experience. Gain valuable experience through internships, volunteering and entry level jobs. This could also allow you to build a client base with previous employers and colleagues. 

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Last Updated: August 5, 2020

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