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Overview This comprehensive course on Business Strategy Planning will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Business Strategy Planning comes with accredited certification, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Business Strategy Planning. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Business Strategy Planning is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Course Curriculum 24 sections • 163 lectures • 14:21:00 total length •Learn Business Fundamentals and Create Your Own Business Plan Today!: 00:02:00 •Quickfire Strategy Quiz How much do you know about your business strategy?: 00:02:00 •Quickfire Strategy Quiz - My 'Answers': 00:10:00 •How to get the most from this Course: 00:09:00 •Using the Course Map Matrix: 00:06:00 •Guide to the Course Assignments: 00:04:00 •Download All Course Materials Here: 00:03:00 •Section Introduction: Connecting Business Strategy to the Business Plan: 00:02:00 •Business Strategy to Business Plan: 00:04:00 •What do we mean by Business Strategy?: 00:02:00 •What is a Business Plan?: 00:06:00 •What do we mean by Corporate Strategy?: 00:07:00 •Should You Be Creating Shareholder Value?: 00:07:00 •Introduction to Strategic Management: 00:06:00 •Section Introduction: The Value of Strategic Analysis: 00:01:00 •Strategic Analysis - The First Step: 00:02:00 •What is Strategic Analysis?: 00:05:00 •Frameworks for Strategic Analysis: 00:10:00 •Strategic Analysis Frameworks Case Study: Apple: 00:11:00 •Section Introduction: Frameworks and Theories Business Strategists Must Know: 00:02:00 •Why are these Business Models important?: 00:02:00 •The Story of the Hedgehog and the Fox: 00:03:00 •Why are Management Theories Useful in Business Strategy?: 00:09:00 •SWOT Analysis: 00:05:00 •Introduction to Michael Porter's Five Forces Model: 00:06:00 •Lafley and Martin Five Step Strategy Model: 00:06:00 •The 5Cs Model: 00:06:00 •What is PEST or Broad Factors Analysis?: 00:05:00 •PESTEL Analysis: 00:05:00 •Ansoff Matrix: 00:07:00 •Value Chain: 00:05:00 •Business Model Synthesis: 00:08:00 •Black Swan Events - Coronavirus: 00:05:00 •Section Introduction: Critical Evaluation of Leadership: 00:01:00 •Vision and Leadership - Starting at the Top: 00:06:00 •What Skills Are We Looking For In Management?: 00:07:00 •What is the Purpose of a Vision Statement?: 00:03:00 •Section Introduction: Products Services and Competitive Advantage: 00:02:00 •What do we mean by Products and Services: 00:03:00 •Why Product Differentiation is Critical: 00:05:00 •Product Diversification in Business Strategy: 00:06:00 •How Does Quality Management fit into your Business Strategy?: 00:04:00 •What do we mean by Competitive Advantage?: 00:06:00 •Bowman's Strategic Clock - Strategic Positioning: 00:09:00 •Products, Services and Technology in the Business Plan: 00:06:00 •Section Introduction: Competition - Know Your Enemy: 00:02:00 •Competitor Analysis: 00:05:00 •BCG Matrix: 00:06:00 •Competitors and Competitive Forces: 00:10:00 •Competitive Intensity: 00:09:00 •Industry Life Cycle: 00:05:00 •Competition - Business Plan Tie In: 00:02:00 •Section Introduction: Industry, Markets and Competition: 00:02:00 •What do we mean by External Strategic Analysis: 00:09:00 •How Does Industry Analysis Help?: 00:05:00 •Conducting PEST or Broad Factors External Analysis: 00:11:00 •What are the Business and Funding Life Cycles?: 00:10:00 •Value Chains: Connecting Companies to their External Environment: 00:08:00 •Addressing the Total Addressable Market (TAM): 00:05:00 •Market Segmentation: Choosing Customers: 00:07:00 •Bargaining Power of Suppliers: 00:06:00 •Bargaining Power of Customers/Buyers: 00:06:00 •Business Plan: Industry, Markets and Competition: 00:04:00 •Section Introduction - Operations and Customer Management: 00:02:00 •What are Business Operations?: 00:03:00 •Strategic Analysis with the Business Model Canvas: 00:14:00 •How can Corporate Structure impact Strategy?: 00:07:00 •Organisational Development: 00:04:00 •Reviewing the Operations of the Firm: 00:03:00 •Click and Mortar - Online meets Offline: 00:05:00 •eCommerce Business Models: 00:06:00 •Internal Strategic Analysis - Business Plan Tie In: 00:05:00 •Section Introduction: Six Minute Strategist SWOT Assignment: 00:02:00 •Section Introduction: Customer Value Proposition: 00:02:00 •Understanding the Customer Value Proposition: 00:03:00 •Positioning Your Firm in the Market: 00:04:00 •What do we mean by a Profit Model?: 00:05:00 •Hax's Delta Model: 00:09:00 •Switching Costs and Customer Strategy: 00:03:00 •Managing the Customer Experience: 00:05:00 •What is the Customer Journey?: 00:06:00 •Customers, Customer Value and the Business Plan: 00:03:00 •Section Introduction: Sales and Marketing: 00:02:00 •The 5 Ps of Marketing: 00:06:00 •How Can You Plan Your Marketing?: 00:11:00 •Push Marketing Strategy: 00:03:00 •Pull Marketing Strategy: 00:04:00 •Understanding AIDA: 00:07:00 •Progressive Sequence of 9 Agreements: 00:07:00 •Pricing Strategies: 00:11:00 •Sales and Marketing in the Business Plan: 00:06:00 •Section Introduction: Digital Business Strategy Transformation: 00:02:00 •Why Do You Need A Digital Strategy Blueprint?: 00:07:00 •What Skills and Assets do you need to be a Digital Entrepreneur?: 00:07:00 •Digital Strategy Blueprint Overview: 00:18:00 •Digital Strategy - Customer Centric Transformation: 00:07:00 •Digital Strategy - Customer Experience Transformation: 00:05:00 •Digital Strategy - Customer Channel Transformation: 00:06:00 •Digital Strategy - Customer Engagement Transformation: 00:19:00 •Digital Strategy - Digital Skills Transformation: 00:04:00 •Digital Strategy - Tools and Resources: 00:02:00 •Section Introduction: Understanding Financial Statements: 00:02:00 •Overview of Financial Statements: 00:03:00 •GAAP: Accruals vs Cash Accounting: 00:06:00 •Income Statement or Profit and Loss Account: 00:08:00 •Introduction to the Balance Sheet: 00:11:00 •Cash Flow Statement: 00:06:00 •Cash Flow Metrics Explained: 00:09:00 •Case Study - Apple Financial Statements: 00:04:00 •Financial Statements in the Business Plan: 00:06:00 •Section Introduction: Strategic Financial Analysis: 00:01:00 •What is Financial Analysis?: 00:11:00 •Income Statement Profitability Ratios: 00:04:00 •Balance Sheet Ratio Analysis: 00:12:00 •Cash Flow Statement Analysis: 00:05:00 •Valuation Ratios: 00:04:00 •Section Introduction: Financial Analysis - Case Study and Assignment: 00:01:00 •Apple Inc Financial Analysis - Solution: 00:03:00 •Discussion of Measurements of Growth Analysis: 00:05:00 •Discussion of Measures of Profitability Analysis: 00:07:00 •Discussion of Trading Performance Analysis: 00:03:00 •Discussion of Working Capital (Liquidity and Efficiency) Analysis: 00:12:00 •Section Introduction: Future Business Strategy Analyser Assignment: 00:01:00 •Section Introduction: Goal Setting and Performance Management: 00:02:00 •Introduction to Goal Setting: 00:03:00 •What do we mean by SMART Goals?: 00:04:00 •Key Performance Indicators: 00:04:00 •Strategic Dashboards: 00:07:00 •Corporate Performance Management: 00:04:00 •Objectives and Key Results: 00:04:00 •Year over Year Performance: 00:04:00 •Section Introduction: Growth Strategies: 00:02:00 •Organic vs Inorganic: 00:03:00 •The Advantage of First Mover Advantage: 00:05:00 •The Importance of Scalability: 00:04:00 •Merger and Acquisitions Growth Strategies: 00:10:00 •Buy and Build Growth Strategy: 00:08:00 •Negative Growth- Company Recovery Strategies: 00:09:00 •Post Coronavirus Strategies: 00:06:00 •Growth Strategies Business Plan Tie In: 00:03:00 •Section Introduction: Valuation, Funding, Exits and Returns: 00:02:00 •Valuation and Funding - A Consequence of our Business Strategy: 00:04:00 •How to Value a Company: 00:11:00 •Sources of Equity Funding: 00:08:00 •What is a Pre-Money Valuation?: 00:06:00 •How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors: 00:06:00 •Sources and Uses of Funds in the Business Plan: 00:02:00 •What is a Cap Table?: 00:05:00 •Exit Strategies and Returns: 00:09:00 •Transaction Cost Management: 00:02:00 •Section Introduction: Risk Assessment: 00:01:00 •Risk Assessment - Strategic Plan Summary: 00:02:00 •Section Introduction: Business Plan Synthesis: 00:03:00 •Business Plan Synthesis: 00:03:00 •Business Plan - Executive Summary: 00:02:00 •Business Plan - History and Background: 00:02:00 •Business Plan - Management Summary: 00:04:00 •Business Plan Appendicies: 00:04:00 •Key Questions Check List: 00:01:00 •Business Plan - Audience Targeting: 00:03:00 •Business Plan Refinement: Types of Businesses: 00:02:00 •Summary and Wrap Up: 00:05:00 •Additional File: 00:00:00

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Understanding human behaviour in the workplace is the key to unlocking organisational success. The Industrial Psychology Insights Course offers a deep dive into the psychological principles that shape employee motivation, performance, and well-being. From examining how workplace culture influences individual behaviour to exploring strategies for enhancing team dynamics, this course covers the core elements that drive productivity and satisfaction in the workplace. It offers a fresh perspective on human resources, leadership, and management, all while remaining rooted in the latest psychological research and methodologies. In a world where companies are increasingly recognising the importance of employee satisfaction, understanding psychology in the workplace has never been more crucial. This course equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about employee engagement, conflict resolution, and organisational development. By the end of the course, you will have gained a well-rounded understanding of how psychological principles can be applied to improve both individual and team performance. Whether you are looking to improve management practices or enhance the workplace environment, the Industrial Psychology Insights Course is an invaluable tool for anyone aiming to foster a more productive and harmonious workplace. Key Features CPD Accredited FREE PDF + Hardcopy certificate Fully online, interactive course Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet and smartphone-friendly 24/7 Learning Assistance Discounts on bulk purchases Course Curriculum Module 1: Introduction to Industrial-Organisational Psychology Module 2: Individual Differences and Work Behaviour Module 3: Job Analysis and Employee Selection Module 4: Training and Development Module 5: Performance Appraisal and Feedback Module 6: Motivation and Job Design Module 7: Leadership and Organisational Behaviour Learning Outcomes: Analyse individual differences impacting work behaviours for strategic management. Master the intricacies of job analysis and employee selection for effective recruitment. Develop and implement training programs that enhance organisational performance. Appraise and provide constructive feedback to elevate individual and team performance. Craft motivational strategies and optimal job designs for a thriving work environment. Understand and apply leadership principles to positively influence organisational behaviour. Accreditation This course is CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certificate After completing this course, you will get a FREE Digital Certificate from Training Express. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? HR professionals seeking advanced insights. Managers aiming to enhance team performance. Psychologists interested in workplace dynamics. Graduates aspiring for organisational roles. Entrepreneurs navigating team dynamics. Career switchers exploring HR and psychology. Learning and development specialists. Individuals passionate about understanding workplace behaviour. Career path HR Manager Training and Development Specialist Organisational Psychologist Leadership Consultant Talent Acquisition Specialist Performance Management Analyst Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate. Hard copy certificate Hard copy certificate - Included Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK). For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Special Executive Masters Programme (S.E.M.P) This programme is geared at enhancing professionals' careers. The SEMP is an encapsulated Senior Management Programmes are short certificate modules designed for anyone who would benefit from more in-depth business knowledge delivered in a short and intensive programme What makes us different? We are a world class business school located in the heart of London, Dubai, Islamabad and Lagos. We are one of the fastest growing British business schools with a stylish blended learning model that is both online and on campus. Learn more about the programme Special Executive Master's Programme in Business Management Course Overview The MSBM Special Executive Masters Programmes (SEMP) allows you to update your skills, develop new skills, and explore and develop interests in a wide range of topics. These courses can be taken as personal or professional development and may enhance your employability. Economic knowledge and good administration are crucial to prosperity and progress in modern society. For both customers and employees, it is important that companies and public institutions are administered well. At the same time, good administration has a significant impact on a company’s bottom line figures. One of the keywords in Business Administration is management, and as a SEMP BM student, you will gain insight into both financial and psychological aspects of management. The online Programme will provide you with a wide range of skills that will qualify you for many different positions in the public or private sectors. The courses in Business Management will provide you with insight into Organisational theory, management psychology, marketing, planning, microeconomics, and cost management. You will learn how to locate and analyze management issues, such as how to increase customer satisfaction; you will also learn to understand how companies and institutions are influenced by international conditions, technology, the global economy, or legislation. Course Details Mode of Study Using Web-based technology, this program provides self-paced, individualized instruction that can be taken anywhere and anytime an individual has access to a computer and the Internet. This Programme is suitable for successful professionals or specialists in the private, public, or voluntary sectors who have new management responsibilities and need to quickly expand their management knowledge. This Programme serves as a refresher course for those who have had their Masters a long time ago and need quick reminders and professional/ academic updates while it serves as a primer for those very experienced Professionals who never made time out for their masters yet they require the academic and practical relevance of this master’s experience. It is a short executive training that runs online for 3 months. Candidates will run 2 months of active lectures and series of assignments and 1 month for their dissertation. Upon successful completion of the Programme, candidates will be awarded a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate in the specific Programme they have completed. What is a CPD Course? Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which professionals maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills. The world is constantly moving at a very fast pace so undertaking CPD is essential to support a professional in his/her current role as well as helping them with career progression. CPD is all about upgrading knowledge, skills, and capabilities to remain effective and compliant. A CPD course is an investment that you make in yourself. It’s a way of planning your development that links learning directly to practice. CPD can help you keep your skills and knowledge up to date and prepare you for greater responsibilities. It can boost your confidence, strengthen your professional credibility, and help you become more creative in tackling new challenges. Is the SEMP Business Management Programme right for me? The ultimate aim of the SEMP Business Management program is to prepare participants to work in a management position in an ever-changing international environment where advanced technology and multicultural situations occupy an increasingly important place in the daily lives of companies. It exposes you to key issues in business management, provides insight into relevant social, political, legal, and macroeconomic conditions affecting business. The online Programme is suited to a wide range of interests but is particularly relevant to those who plan to have a career in organizations that conduct business beyond a single domestic economy.   Why SEMP Business Management? Succeeding in today's economy requires the ability to communicate and collaborate across the globe with a diversified workforce. The business world is constantly fluctuating, and successful business people must be adaptive to change and capable of working with diverse populations. The function of business is to create fiscal integrity and stability, prosperity, employment, and beneficial products and services. The online SEMP Business Management Programme will help you understand big and small businesses, entrepreneurship, along with the important relationship between businesses and the communities they serve.   Who should enrol in this online Certificate Program? The SEMP Business Management Programme is designed for entry-level managers, up to mid-level managers, senior managers or directors, consultants who are in a general management role, or fast approaching such a position and are seeking an opportunity to obtain a richer, deeper understanding of management skills. The SEMP Business Management Program is ideal for professionals of all levels. This Programme provides practical skills to overcome daily challenges by providing participants with the latest management principles and techniques. Accreditation The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Entry Requirements There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. Workshops This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors. Visa Requirements There are no Visa Requirements for this Programme as its as Online Programme.

Special Executive Masters Programme (S.E.M.P) This programme is geared at enhancing professionals' careers. The SEMP is an encapsulated Senior Management Programmes are short certificate modules designed for anyone who would benefit from more in-depth business knowledge delivered in a short and intensive programme What makes us different? We are a world class business school located in the heart of London, Dubai, Islamabad and Lagos. We are one of the fastest growing British business schools with a stylish blended learning model that is both online and on campus. Learn more about the programme Special Executive Master's Programme in Strategic Business Management Course Overview The MSBM Special Executive Masters Programmes (SEMP) allows you to update your skills, develop new skills, and explore and develop interests in a wide range of topics. These courses can be taken as personal or professional development and may enhance your employability. Gaining deep insight into successful business strategies is a must for business professionals and managers alike. That’s because no matter where you are in your career, it’s critical to understand the market your business is in and the effect your leadership and decision making can have on your company’s success. How else can you maintain your company’s value proposition, increase market share, and remain competitive? Strategic management is important because it helps in setting detailed goals, analyzing all our internal and external resources, analyzing our external environment, as well as stakeholder views. Good corporate governance needs an efficient strategic management process. Course Details Mode of Study Using Web-based technology, this program provides self-paced, individualized instruction that can be taken anywhere and anytime an individual has access to a computer and the Internet. This Programme is suitable for successful professionals or specialists in the private, public, or voluntary sectors who have new management responsibilities and need to quickly expand their management knowledge. This Programme serves as a refresher course for those who have had their Masters a long time ago and need quick reminders and professional/ academic updates while it serves as a primer for those very experienced Professionals who never made time out for their masters yet they require the academic and practical relevance of this master’s experience. It is a short executive training that runs online for 3 months. Candidates will run 2 months of active lectures and series of assignments and 1 month for their dissertation. Upon successful completion of the Programme, candidates will be awarded a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate in the specific Programme they have completed. What is a CPD Course? Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which professionals maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills. The world is constantly moving at a very fast pace so undertaking CPD is essential to support a professional in his/her current role as well as helping them with career progression. CPD is all about upgrading knowledge, skills, and capabilities to remain effective and compliant. A CPD course is an investment that you make in yourself. It’s a way of planning your development that links learning directly to practice. CPD can help you keep your skills and knowledge up to date and prepare you for greater responsibilities. It can boost your confidence, strengthen your professional credibility, and help you become more creative in tackling new challenges. Is the SEMP Strategic Business Management Programme right for me? In this online course, you will:  Gain new perspectives for building market resilience and dominance for your organization. Understand the difference between corporate and business strategy and what it takes for a corporate headquarters to add value and increase business unit success. Study best practices in key areas of corporate strategy, including diversification, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, corporate governance, and strategic leadership. Why SEMP Strategic Business Management? Strategic management is important because it helps in setting detailed goals, analyzing all internal and external resources, analyzing the external environment, as well as stakeholders’ views. Good corporate governance needs an efficient strategic management process. Who should enroll in this online Certificate Program? This non-credit-bearing course benefits professionals at all levels who want to contribute to their organization’s performance. It is ideal for directors and company executives who determine strategic directions to position their organizations well so as to lead within their different industries. The SEMP Strategic Business Management Certificate program is open to anyone interested in gaining and improving their organizational management skills.   Modules What is Strategy?· Understanding Strategic Management· Understanding the Competitive Environment· Analyzing the Competitive Environment· Stakeholder Analysis, Organisational Purpose, and Organizational Vision· Understanding Core Competence· Competitive Advantages· Competitive Strategy· Strategic Choice · Strategy Formulation· Strategy Implementation· Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Accreditation The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Entry Requirements There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. Workshops This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors. Visa Requirements There are no Visa requirements for this course as it's an Online Course.

Special Executive Masters Programme (S.E.M.P) This programme is geared at enhancing professionals' careers. The SEMP is an encapsulated Senior Management Programmes are short certificate modules designed for anyone who would benefit from more in-depth business knowledge delivered in a short and intensive programme What makes us different? We are a world class business school located in the heart of London, Dubai, Islamabad and Lagos. We are one of the fastest growing British business schools with a stylish blended learning model that is both online and on campus. Learn more about the programme Special Executive Master's Programme in Business Administration Course Overview The MSBM Special Executive Masters Programmes (SEMP) allows you to update your skills, develop new skills, and explore and develop interests in a wide range of topics. These courses can be taken as personal or professional development and may enhance your employability. Economic knowledge and good administration are crucial to prosperity and progress in modern society. For both customers and employees, it is important that companies and public institutions are administered well. At the same time, good administration has a significant impact on a company’s bottom line figures. One of the keywords in Business Administration is management, and as a SEMP BA student, you will gain insight into both financial and psychological aspects of management. The online Programme will provide you with a wide range of skills that will qualify you for many different positions in the public or private sectors. The courses in Business Administration will provide you with insight into Organisational theory, management psychology, marketing, planning, microeconomics and cost management. You will learn how to locate and analyze management issues, such as how to increase customer satisfaction; you will also learn to understand how companies and institutions are influenced by international conditions, technology, the global economy, or legislation. Course Details Mode of Study Using Web-based technology, this program provides self-paced, individualized instruction that can be taken anywhere and anytime an individual has access to a computer and the Internet. This Programme is suitable for successful professionals or specialists in the private, public, or voluntary sectors who have new management responsibilities and need to quickly expand their management knowledge. This Programme serves as a refresher course for those who have had their Masters a long time ago and need quick reminders and professional/ academic updates while it serves as a primer for those very experienced Professionals who never made time out for their masters yet they require the academic and practical relevance of this master’s experience. It is a short executive training that runs online for 3 months. Candidates will run 2 months of active lectures and series of assignments and 1 month for their dissertation. Upon successful completion of the Programme, candidates will be awarded a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate in the specific Programme they have completed. What is a CPD Course? Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which professionals maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills. The world is constantly moving at a very fast pace so undertaking CPD is essential to support a professional in his/her current role as well as helping them with career progression. CPD is all about upgrading knowledge, skills, and capabilities to remain effective and compliant. A CPD course is an investment that you make in yourself. It’s a way of planning your development that links learning directly to practice. CPD can help you keep your skills and knowledge up to date and prepare you for greater responsibilities. It can boost your confidence, strengthen your professional credibility, and help you become more creative in tackling new challenges. Is the SEMP Business Administration right for me? SEMP Business Administration Programme emphasizes preparation for practical decision making in a business environment. The online Programme will prepare you for a career in business. Students develop specialized skills and improve their capacity to analyze, communicate effectively with associates, think independently, and thrive in work situations.   Why SEMP Business Administration? The courses in Business Administration will provide you with insight into organizational theory, management psychology, marketing, planning, microeconomics and cost management. You will learn how to locate and analyze management issues, such as how to increase customer satisfaction. You will also learn to understand how companies and institutions are influenced by international conditions, technology, the global economy, or legislation. Who should enrol in this online Certificate Program? This non-credit-bearing course is designed for entry-level managers, up to mid-level managers, senior managers or directors, consultants who are in a general management role, or fast approaching such position and are seeking an opportunity to obtain a richer and deeper understanding of management skills. It is ideal for professionals of all levels. This Programme provides practical skills to overcome daily challenges by providing participants with the latest administration principles and techniques. Accreditation The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Entry Requirements There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. Workshops This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors. Visa Requirements There are no Visa requirements for this Course as it is an Online Course.

Highlights of the Course Course Type: Online Learning Duration: 14 hours 42 minutes Tutor Support: Tutor support is included Customer Support: 24/7 customer support is available Quality Training: The course is designed by an industry expert Recognised Credential: Recognised and Valuable Certification Completion Certificate: Free Course Completion Certificate Included Instalment: 3 Installment Plan on checkout What you will learn from this course? Gain comprehensive knowledge about business administration and business management Understand the core competencies and principles of business administration and business management Explore the various areas of business administration and business management Know how to apply the skills you acquired from this course in a real-life context Become a confident and expert business administrator or business manager Business Strategies and Planning Program Course Master the skills you need to propel your career forward in business administration and business management. This course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skillset that will make you a confident business administrator or business manager and take your career to the next level. This comprehensive business strategies and planning course is designed to help you surpass your professional goals. The skills and knowledge that you will gain through studying this business strategies and planning course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills for a rewarding career. This comprehensive course will teach you the theory of effective business administration and business management practice and equip you with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in the business administration and business management industry. You'll gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in business administration and business management. This course is designed by industry experts, so you'll gain knowledge and skills based on the latest expertise and best practices. This extensive course is designed for business administrator or business manager or for people who are aspiring to specialise in business administration and business management. Enrol in this business strategies and planning course today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals. Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV that will help you outshine other candidates. Who is this Course for? This comprehensive business strategies and planning course is ideal for anyone wishing to boost their career profile or advance their career in this field by gaining a thorough understanding of the subject. Anyone willing to gain extensive knowledge on this business administration and business management can also take this course. Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and professional competence, and open your doors to a wide number of professions within your chosen sector. Entry Requirements This business strategies and planning course has no academic prerequisites and is open to students from all academic disciplines. You will, however, need a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone, as well as a reliable internet connection. Assessment This business strategies and planning course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. Advance Your Career This business strategies and planning course will provide you with a fresh opportunity to enter the relevant job market and choose your desired career path. Additionally, you will be able to advance your career, increase your level of competition in your chosen field, and highlight these skills on your resume. Recognised Accreditation This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. Course Curriculum Welcome - How to Get The Most Out of The Course Learn Business Fundamentals and Create Your Own Business Plan Today 00:03:00 Getting Started - How to Use Our\Course 00:01:00 Quickfire Strategy Quiz How Much Do You Know About Your Business Strategy 00:02:00 Quickfire Strategy Quiz - My “Answers” 00:09:00 How to Get The Most From This Course 00:08:00 Using The Course Map Matrix 00:06:00 Guide to The Course Assignments 00:03:00 Download All Course Materials Here 00:02:00 Business Fundamentals: Connecting Business Strategy to The Business plan Section Introduction: Connecting Business Strategy to The Business Plan 00:01:00 Business Strategy to Business Plan 00:04:00 What Do You Mean by Business Strategy 00:02:00 What is a Business Plan 00:05:00 What Do We Mean by Corporate Strategy 00:07:00 Should You Be Creating Shareholder Value 00:07:00 Introduction to Strategic Management 00:06:00 Business Fundamentals: The Value of Strategic Analysis Section Introduction: The Value of Strategic Analysis 00:01:00 Strategic Analysis - The First Step 00:02:00 What is Strategic Analysis 00:05:00 Frameworks for Strategic Analysis 00:10:00 Strategic Analysis Frameworks Case Study: Apple 00:11:00 Business Fundamentals: Frameworks and Theories Business Strategists Must Know Section Introduction: Frameworks and Theories Business Strategists Must Know 00:01:00 Why are These Business Models Important 00:02:00 The Story of The Hedgehog and The Fox 00:02:00 Why are Management Theories Useful in Business Strategy 00:09:00 SWOT Analysis 00:04:00 Introduction to Michael Porter's Five Forces Model 00:05:00 Lafley and Martin Five Step Strategy Model 00:06:00 The 5Cs Model 00:06:00 What is PEST or Broad Factors Analysis 00:05:00 PESTEL Analysis 00:05:00 Ansoff Matrix 00:06:00 Value Chain 00:04:00 Business Model Synthesis 00:08:00 Black Swan Events - Coronavirus 00:05:00 Critical Evaluation of Leadership Section Introduction: Critical Evaluation of Leadership 00:01:00 Vision and Leadership - Starting at The Top 00:05:00 What Skills are We Looking for in Management 00:06:00 What is The Purpose of a Vision Statement 00:03:00 Products and Services and Competitive Advantage Section Introduction: Products Services and Competitive Advantage 00:01:00 What Do We Mean By Products and Services 00:03:00 Why Product Differentiation is Critical 00:05:00 Product Diversification in Business Strategy 00:05:00 How Does Quality Management Fit into Your Business Strategy 00:04:00 What Do We Mean By Competitive Advantage 00:06:00 Bowman's Strategic Clock - Strategic Positioning 00:08:00 Products, Services and Technology in The Business Plan 00:06:00 Competition - Know Your Enemy Section Introduction: Competition - Know Your Enemy 00:02:00 Competitor Analysis 00:05:00 BCG Matrix 00:06:00 Competitors and Competitive Forces 00:10:00 Competitive Intensity 00:08:00 Industry Life Cycle 00:04:00 Competition - Business Plan Tie In 00:02:00 External Strategic Analysis - Industry, Markets and Competition Section Introduction: Industry, Markets and Competition 00:02:00 What Do We Mean By External Strategic Analysis 00:09:00 How Does Industry Analysis Help 00:05:00 Conducting PEST or Broad Factors External Analysis 00:10:00 What are The Business and Funding Life Cycles 00:10:00 Value Chains: Connecting Companies to Their External Environment 00:08:00 Addressing The Total Addressable Market (TAM) 00:05:00 Market Segmentation: Choosing Customers 00:07:00 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 00:05:00 Bargaining Power of Customers/Buyers 00:05:00 Business Plan: Industry, Markets and Competition 00:03:00 Internal Strategic Analysis - Operations and Customer Management Section Introduction - Operations and Customer Management 00:02:00 What are Business Operations 00:02:00 Strategic Analysis With The Business Model Canvas 00:13:00 How Can Corporate Structure Impact Strategy 00:07:00 Organisational Development 00:03:00 Reviewing The Operations of The Firm 00:03:00 Click and Mortar - Online Meets Offline 00:05:00 eCommerce Business Models 00:06:00 Internal Strategic Analysis - Business Plan Tie In 00:04:00 Six Minute Strategist SWOT Assignment Section Introduction: Six Minute Strategist SWOT Assignment 00:01:00 Customer Value Proposition Section Introduction: Customer Value Proposition 00:02:00 Understanding The Customer Value Proposition 00:03:00 Positioning Your Firm in The Market 00:04:00 What Do We Mean By a Profit Model 00:04:00 Hax's Delta Model 00:09:00 Switching Costs and Customer Strategy 00:03:00 Managing The Customer Experience 00:04:00 What is The Customer Journey 00:06:00 Customers, Customer Value and The Business Plan 00:03:00 Sales and Marketing Strategy Section Introduction: Sales and Marketing 00:02:00 The 5 Ps of Marketing 00:05:00 How Can You Plan Your Marketing 00:11:00 Push Marketing Strategy 00:03:00 Pull Marketing Strategy 00:04:00 Understanding AIDA 00:07:00 Progressive Sequence of 9 Agreements 00:07:00 Pricing Strategies 00:10:00 Sales and Marketing in The Business Plan 00:05:00 Digital Business Strategy Transformation Section Introduction: Digital Business Strategy Transformation 00:01:00 Why Do You Need a Digital Strategy Blueprint 00:07:00 What Skills and Assets Do You Need to Be a Digital Entrepreneur 00:06:00 Digital Strategy Blueprint Overview 00:18:00 Digital Strategy - Customer Centric Transformation 00:07:00 Digital Strategy - Customer Experience Transformation 00:05:00 Digital Strategy - Customer Channel Transformation 00:06:00 Digital Strategy - Digital Skills Transformation 00:03:00 Digital Strategy - Tools and Resources 00:02:00 Understanding Financial Statements Section Introduction: Understanding Financial Statements 00:02:00 Overview of Financial Statements 00:02:00 GAAP: Accruals vs Cash Accounting 00:05:00 Income Statement or Profit and Loss Account 00:08:00 Cash Flow Statement 00:06:00 Cash Flow Metrics Explained 00:09:00 Case Study - Apple Financial Statements 00:04:00 Financial Statements in The Business Plan 00:06:00 Finance: Strategic Financial Analysis Section Introduction: Strategic Financial Analysis 00:01:00 What is Financial Analysis 00:11:00 Income Statement Profitability Ratios 00:04:00 Balance Sheet Ratio Analysis 00:12:00 Cash Flow Statement Analysis 00:05:00 Valuation Ratios 00:04:00 Finance: Financial Analysis - Case Study and Assignment Section Introduction: Financial Analysis - Case Study and Assignment 00:01:00 Apple Inc Financial Analysis - Solution 00:02:00 Discussion of Measurements of Growth Analysis 00:05:00 Discussion of Measures of Profitability Analysis 00:06:00 Discussion of Trading Performance Analysis 00:03:00 Discussion of Working Capital (Liquidity and Efficiency) Analysis 00:11:00 Future Business Strategy Analyser Assignment Section Introduction: Future Business Strategy Analyser Assignment 00:01:00 Goal Setting and Financial Performance Section Introduction: Goal Setting and Performance Management 00:01:00 Introduction to Goal Setting 00:03:00 What Do We Mean By Smart Goals 00:03:00 Key Performance Indicators 00:04:00 Strategic Dashboards 00:07:00 Corporate Performance Management 00:04:00 Objectives and Key Results 00:04:00 Year Over Year Performance 00:03:00 Business Fundamentals: Growth Strategies Section Introduction: Growth Strategies 00:01:00 Organic vs Inorganic 00:03:00 The Advantage of First Mover Advantage 00:04:00 The Importance of Scalability 00:03:00 Merger and Acquisitions Growth Strategies 00:10:00 Buy and Build Growth Strategy 00:08:00 Negative Growth- Company Recovery Strategies 00:09:00 Post Coronavirus Strategies 00:06:00 Growth Strategies Business Plan Tie In 00:03:00 Valuation, Funding, Exits and Returns Section Introduction: Valuation, Funding, Exits and Returns 00:02:00 Valuation and Funding - A Consequence of Our Business Strategy 00:04:00 How to Value a Company 00:10:00 Sources of Equity Funding 00:08:00 What is a Pre-Money Valuation 00:05:00 How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors 00:06:00 Sources and Uses of Funds in The Business Plan 00:02:00 What is a Cap Table 00:05:00 Exit Strategies and Returns 00:09:00 Transaction Cost Management 00:01:00 Risk Assessment Section Introduction: Risk Assessment 00:01:00 Risk Assessment - Strategic Plan Summary 00:02:00 Business Plan Synthesis Section Introduction: Business Plan Synthesis 00:03:00 Business Plan Synthesis 00:03:00 Business Plan - Executive Summary 00:02:00 Business Plan - History and Background 00:02:00 Business Plan - Management Summary 00:04:00 Business Plan Appendicies 00:03:00 Key Questions Check List 00:01:00 Business Plan Refinement: Types of Businesses 00:01:00 Summary and Wrap Up Summary and Wrap up 00:04:00 Obtain Your Certificate Order Your Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00 Get Your Insurance Now Get Your Insurance Now 00:00:00 Feedback Feedback 00:00:00