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Business Management Essentials
1.5-3hrs
beginner levelIf you're considering a business career, this course is ideal. We'll introduce you to the critical aspects of business management and teach you leadership skills to help you excel in the business world. You'll learn to make marketing plans using 'strategy plan pyramids' and SWOT analysis. You'll explore the concept of succession planning and the personal skills a manager should have to become a leader in any organisation.
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Business Management Essentials
Learn about core business concepts and the skills to manage your business successfully with this free online course.
If you're considering a business career, this course is ideal. We'll introduce you to the critical aspects of business management and teach you leadership skills to help you excel in the business world. You'll learn to make marketing plans using 'strategy plan pyramids' and SWOT analysis. You'll explore the concept of succession planning and the personal skills a manager should have to become a leader in any organisation.
Course description
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Module 16 Lessons
Introduction to Business Management
In this module, we will introduce you to the fundamentals of business management and the organisational structure of any company. You will learn about the various forms of business ownership and the four steps of management: planning, organising, controlling and leading. Explore the interpersonal skills essential to successful business management.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Fundamentals of Business Management
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3.Performance Management and Strategic Analysis
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4.Succession Planning and Developing Personal Skills
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5.Management Skills
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6.Lesson Summary
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Module 21 Lessons
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