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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (SMALL BUSINESS) VBS001

Duration (approx) 900 hours
Qualification
Advanced Certificate

Learn Small Business Management 

Small business are those with a relatively limited size either in terms of the number of employees or in terms of revenue and turnover. Legal definitions can vary. Whyat counts as a small business varies according to different people and in different locations. 


Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (SMALL BUSINESS) VBS001
 BOOKKEEPING FOUNDATIONS BBS103
 BUSINESS STUDIES BBS101
 ENTREPRENEURSHIP - BBS204
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 MARKETING FOUNDATIONS VBS109
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 4 of the following 14 modules.
 ADVERTISING & PROMOTING BBS202
 BUSINESS PLANNING BBS302
 BUSINESS STORYTELLING BWR207
 ECONOMICS (INTRODUCTION) BBS111
 FINANCIAL (MONEY) MANAGEMENT BBS104
 LEGAL TERMINOLOGY BWR108
 LOGISTICS BBS212
 MANAGEMENT VBS105
 MANAGING CHANGE BBS207
 MANAGING INNOVATION BBS209
 OFFICE PRACTICES VBS102
 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT VBS201
 WORKSHOP I BGN103
 WORKSHOP II BGN203

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Develop skills to successfully manage small businesses 

Study this course to:

  • Develop business and marketing plans to reach small business objectives.
  • Organise small business resources efficiently.
  • Motivate employees towards business goals.
  • Monitor business performance and finances.
  • Learn effective decision making and problem solving skills.
  • Improve your communication skills.

This course provides a very sound foundation of knowledge and skills needed for managing a small business. Business success of course will always require more than just what can be learnt from a course, but this course certainly provides an excellent starting point for a career in business whether self employed or working for someone else. 

 

Have you always wanted to start a small business but not sure where to start?

Start here.. Learn all of the essential business skills to start your small business.

  • Suitable for anyone wanting to start or improve on their own small business.
  • An excellent starting point for knowledge on running a small business.
  • Learn from highly experienced and qualified tutors.
  • Start your own business; or advance your career in a small business job.

This is a flexible, relevant course for those wanting to train to move into supervisory or managerial positions. 

Course Duration:  900 hours of self paced learning

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for different people including:

  • Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Foremen
  • Office staff
  • Graduates
  • Small business owners
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Self employed
  • Anyone wishing to move into a small business manager role

Study with us to become a highly skilled small business manager. 

Any Questions?

Our tutors are more than happy to answer any questions, so please click here to ask a question.

Request a copy of our handbook here.
Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

David CrothersChartered Accountant with 20 years experience in corporate and financial roles. David has a FCA, GAICD, B.Sc.Econ (Hons), Cert IV TAA. Extensive international experience in business and finance.
John MasonWriter, Manager, Teacher and Businessman with over 40 years interenational experience covering Education, Publishing, Leisure Management, Education, and Horticulture. He has extensive experience both as a public servant, and as a small business owner. John is a well respected member of many professional associations, and author of over seventy books and of over two thousand magazine articles.
Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.


Check out our eBooks

Business OperationsA text book for business students, or a guide book for anyone operating a business. Six chapters: Daily Challenges of Running a Business, Managing People, The Law, Finance, Product Management and Risk Management.
Getting Work in a Modern WorldGetting Work in a Modern World is a must read; for students, parents, the unemployed, careers advisors or anyone interested in changing or forging a sustainable career. This is realistic guide to getting a job or starting out in business and understanding different industries. Topics covered in this book include 1/Career Myths, 2/ Finding Your Path, 3/ Understanding Employers, 4/ Preparing for a Job, 5/ Jobs to Consider: Looking to the Future, 6/ Information Technology, 7/ Business, Management and Sales, 8/ Health and Wellbeing, 9/ Horticulture, 10/ Wildlife and Environmental, 11/ Animal Care, 12/ Agriculture, 13/ Hospitality and Tourism, 14/ Media and 15/ Education.
ManagementManagement is the process of planning, organising, leading, and controlling an organisation’s human and other resources to achieve business goals. More importantly though, effective management needs to be a process of human interaction and compassion. Most bad managers don’t know they are bad. They may well admit that they are a bit erratic, or they are sometimes late to appointments, but it is rare that they will recognise that they are ineffective as managers. Never fear...read here. This book has something to offer even the best of managers.
Modern MarketingThis book explores new approaches to marketing, how to adapt to a continually changing world both through online marketing, and more. Some aspects of marketing never change; but many of the well established approaches used in the past simply do not work any more. This book lays a foundation for thinking about marketing in a different way