What Will I Learn?

The Business Basics Diploma will equip you with the entry-level skills that you need to get that business idea off the ground, from forming your business plan to growing your business in a sensible, controlled way. It will give you a good grasp of basic business skills for the very best chance of success.

Who Is It For?

This course has no entry requirements, making it suitable for every ambitious business-minded individual, regardless of qualifications or prior experience. It can also be a great asset to those looking to progress a career in business, whether working for themselves or for someone else.

This course has been fully assessed and approved by IVCAS (Independent Vocational Course Appraisal Service)*. For more Information Click here

KEY LEARNING POINTS

Work through 16 bite-sized modules to complete your Business Basics Diploma and start your journey into the exciting world of business.

• Start at the beginning! Look at where to begin when setting up a business and how to generate ideas.
• Cover the basics of a good business plan.
• Learn how to research your business and identify a target market.
• Understand branding and look at examples.
• Discover how to set attainable goals and how to tackle any issues.
• Look at the various options with financing.
• Understand the basics of accounting and bookkeeping, including cash flow and budgeting.
• Look at how to deal with invoices and payments.
• Read about the importance of marketing and using social media to your advantage.
• Study the issues surrounding staffing including recruitment, management, training and motivation.
• Gain an understanding of the legalities surrounding running a business and the key issues.
• Learn about dealing with tax and how to make your life easier when it comes to this aspect of running a business.
• Move on to dealing with insurance, looking at the main types of business insurance and why you need it.
• Discover how technology can improve your business and how to keep on top of technology without overpaying.
• Study the importance of business ethics and how they apply in business.
• Understand the importance of having a website, how to get the right website for your business and how to market your website effectively.
• Finish with a module on growing your business and moving forward, when you’re ready and in a controlled manner.

ADVANTAGES OF THIS COURSE

• 12 months access to this course is included, so you can refer to the materials whenever you feel you need to.
• There’s no rush to complete the 8 – 10 hours of study time required. Fit the 16 modules around your other commitments with ease.
• Course is approved by the CPD Certification Service and IVCAS, so you can have confidence in the materials.
• No entry requirements make this an ideal course for anyone with an interest in business, whether that’s starting your own business or pursuing a business career.
• Start your business learning journey immediately after making payment.
• Learn all you need to know to get your business idea off to a flying start and give it the best chance of success.

Defy statistics and give your business the very best chance of success with this Business Basics Diploma.