This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study. Course Overview This qualification will develop complex skills and knowledge necessary to work in a bookkeeping role or to progress to higher level accountancy roles or study. Students completing this qualification will become competent in financial processes including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping and preparing financial statements. They will also be introduced to business issues regarding payroll and value added tax (VAT). Learn enhanced skills and expertise in bookkeeping activities, critical for the smooth and efficient running of all finance departments. The jobs it can lead to: • Professional bookkeeper • Senior bookkeeper • Accounts manager • Ledger manager Entry requirements Students can start with any qualification depending on existing skills and experience. For the best chance of success, we recommend that students begin their studies with a good standard of English and maths. Course Content: Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements: This unit provides students with the skills required to produce statements of profit or loss and statements for financial position for sole traders and partnerships, using a trial balance. Students will gain the double-entry bookkeeping skills needed to record financial transactions into an organisation’s accounts using a manual bookkeeping system. Learning outcomes: • Understand the accounting principles underlaying final accounts preparation. • Understand the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping. • Implement procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets. • Prepare and record depreciation calculations. • Record period end adjustments. • Produce and extend the trial balance. • Produce financial statements for sole traders and partnerships. • Interpret financial statements using profitability ratios. • Prepare accounting records from incomplete information Tax Processes for Businesses: This unit explores tax processes that influence the daily operations of businesses and is designed to develop students’ skills in understanding, preparing and submitting Value Added Tax (VAT) returns to HM Revenue & Customs. The unit provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to keep businesses, employers and clients compliant with laws and practices that apply to VAT and payroll. Learning outcomes: • Understand legislation requirements relating to VAT. • Calculate VAT. • Review and verify VAT returns. • Understand principals of payroll. • Report information within the organisation.
Better Business Cases™ Foundation Better Business Cases™ is based on the Five Case Model - which is the UK government's best practice approach to structuring spending proposals and making effective business decisions. Using this best practice approach will allow organizations to reduce unnecessary spending and improve the decision-making process which gives you a greater chance of securing necessary funding and support for initiatives. The goal of the foundation course is to enable participants to work effectively with a team to develop a strong business case in their work environment. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the philosophy and the underlying rationale of the Five Case Model Identify different types of business case, their purpose, who is responsible for them Recognize when the different types are required in the development of a spending proposal Develop the business case in relation to other recognized and recommended best practices for programme and project management Overview of the Five Case Model Five key components of a business case and the order in which they are presented Three key stages in the development of a spending proposal Definition of a programme / project and the key differences between programmes and projects Purpose of a Business Justification Case (BJC) and in what circumstances it should be considered Purpose of a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) Purpose of an Outline Business Case (OBC) Purpose of a Full Business Case (FBC) Relationship between policies, strategies, programmes, and projects and their deliverables Developing the Strategic Case Purpose and core content of a Strategic Case Purpose of SMART robust spending objectives and the key objectives for spend: economy, efficiency, effectiveness, re-procurement, and statutory or regulatory compliance Four main categories of benefits criteria and the parties involved in their development Three key categories of risk Purpose of identifying constraints and dependencies Difference between direct and indirect benefits Developing the Economic Case Purpose and core content of an Economic Case Purpose of critical success factors and the key critical success factors based upon the Five Case Model Purpose of the long list options and how to generate options and undertake SWOT analysis Minimum of four short-list options, how they are derived, and what they should include (Reference Project / Public Sector Comparator [PSC]) Difference between the preferred way forward and the preferred option Purpose, objectives, key participants, and outputs of Workshop Stage 2 - identifying and assessing the options Rules that should be followed for the treatment of costs and benefits Key differences between economic appraisals and financial appraisals Factors considered when selecting the preferred option Developing the Commercial Case Purpose and core content of a Commercial Case Guiding principles when apportioning risk between the contractual parties Purpose of payment mechanisms Purpose of Step 9 in the development framework: Contracting for the deal Developing the Financial Case Purpose and core content of a Financial Case The financial statements required for all projects The possible impacts to consider Developing the Management Case Purpose and core content of a Management Case Purpose of a programme / project management strategy, framework, and plan Purpose of a change management strategy, framework, and plan Purpose of a benefits realization strategy, framework, and register / plan Purpose of a risk management strategy, framework and register / plan Purpose of a post programme / project evaluation strategy, framework, and plan
Better Business Cases™ Foundation: In-House Training: In-House Training Better Business Cases™ is based on the Five Case Model - which is the UK government's best practice approach to structuring spending proposals and making effective business decisions. Using this best practice approach will allow organizations to reduce unnecessary spending and improve the decision-making process which gives you a greater chance of securing necessary funding and support for initiatives. The goal of the foundation course is to enable participants to work effectively with a team to develop a strong business case in their work environment. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the philosophy and the underlying rationale of the Five Case Model Identify different types of business case, their purpose, who is responsible for them Recognize when the different types are required in the development of a spending proposal Develop the business case in relation to other recognized and recommended best practices for programme and project management Overview of the Five Case Model Five key components of a business case and the order in which they are presented Three key stages in the development of a spending proposal Definition of a programme / project and the key differences between programmes and projects Purpose of a Business Justification Case (BJC) and in what circumstances it should be considered Purpose of a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) Purpose of an Outline Business Case (OBC) Purpose of a Full Business Case (FBC) Relationship between policies, strategies, programmes, and projects and their deliverables Developing the Strategic Case Purpose and core content of a Strategic Case Purpose of SMART robust spending objectives and the key objectives for spend: economy, efficiency, effectiveness, re-procurement, and statutory or regulatory compliance Four main categories of benefits criteria and the parties involved in their development Three key categories of risk Purpose of identifying constraints and dependencies Difference between direct and indirect benefits Developing the Economic Case Purpose and core content of an Economic Case Purpose of critical success factors and the key critical success factors based upon the Five Case Model Purpose of the long list options and how to generate options and undertake SWOT analysis Minimum of four short-list options, how they are derived, and what they should include (Reference Project / Public Sector Comparator [PSC]) Difference between the preferred way forward and the preferred option Purpose, objectives, key participants, and outputs of Workshop Stage 2 - identifying and assessing the options Rules that should be followed for the treatment of costs and benefits Key differences between economic appraisals and financial appraisals Factors considered when selecting the preferred option Developing the Commercial Case Purpose and core content of a Commercial Case Guiding principles when apportioning risk between the contractual parties Purpose of payment mechanisms Purpose of Step 9 in the development framework: Contracting for the deal Developing the Financial Case Purpose and core content of a Financial Case The financial statements required for all projects The possible impacts to consider Developing the Management Case Purpose and core content of a Management Case Purpose of a programme / project management strategy, framework, and plan Purpose of a change management strategy, framework, and plan Purpose of a benefits realization strategy, framework, and register / plan Purpose of a risk management strategy, framework and register / plan Purpose of a post programme / project evaluation strategy, framework, and plan
About this Training Course This separately bookable 3 full-day course is not designed to skill Oil & Gas engineers to be accountants, but to give the participants the confidence and ability to communicate with accountants and finance managers and to improve their own financial decision making. For technical professionals, a high level of single subject matter expertise is no longer sufficient for superior management performance. Oil & Gas technical professionals who wish to succeed in the resources industry are required to develop skills beyond their core functional knowledge. An understanding of financial information and management, and an awareness of the economic theory that drives value creation, are an integral part of the managers required suite of skills. This course can also be offered through Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) format. Training Objectives Workshop A: Finance for Non-Finance for Oil & Gas Professionals Attend this industry specific course and benefit from the following: Demystify financial jargon and fully interpret financial statements Understand Balance Sheets and Profit & Loss statements of Oil & Gas companies Discover the crucial distinction between cash flow and profit Understand how to make correct investment decisions using Net present Value and Internal Rate of Return Interpret oil and gas company financial reports using ratio analysis Learn the difference between cash costs and full costing of energy products Learn how to manage working capital for increased shareholder value Workshop B: Petroleum Fiscal Regimes and Applied Finance for Oil & Gas Industry Professionals Attend this advanced Training course to enhance your financial acumen from the following: Build and compare cash flow based models of both production sharing contract projects and royalty regime projects Gain an awareness of the different valuation methods for producing properties and undeveloped acreage Learn the industry specific accounting issues that apply when interpreting oil and gas company financial statements Understand how the physical characteristics of energy assets (e.g. reserves, reservoir quality) are translated into project valuations Learn how the investment analysts value oil and gas stocks and make buy/sell recommendations Target Audience This course is specifically designed for those with a non-finance background training from the Oil & Gas sector and requires only basic mathematical ability as a pre-requisite. It is presented in a manner that reduces the jargon to basic principles and applies them to numerous real-life examples. This course has been researched and developed for Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers, Planners, Lawyers, Marketers, Team Leaders and Project Coordinators in the technical and non-technical departments in the Oil and Gas industry. Course Level Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader has presented over 300 courses and seminars in financial management. He began his career as a graduate in the Corporate Treasury of WMC Ltd having completed a degree in Applied Mathematics and Geology at Monash University. After five years with WMC, he pursued an MBA in finance and accounting at Cornell University in New York. He later gained a PhD in energy policy from the University of Melbourne. He worked for WMC Ltd in Perth as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Minerals Division and subsequently as an Energy Analyst in the Petroleum Division. In April 1997, he established an independent consultancy business providing advice to companies such as Woodside, Shell and Japan Australia LNG (MIMI). He spent many years as a consultant and commercial manager in the North West Shelf Gas project in Western Australia. Since 2006, he has been an Adjunct Fellow at the Macquarie University Applied Finance Centre where he teaches courses in valuation, financial statement modelling, and resources industry investment analysis. His background in geology and mathematics allows him to empathise with those who seek an understanding of finance but are approaching the learning experience with a technical mind. He receives consistently high ratings for his breadth of knowledge of the subject matter. He presents in a lively interactive style using real life examples and cases. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations
Better Business Cases™ Foundation: Virtual In-House Training Better Business Cases™ is based on the Five Case Model - which is the UK government's best practice approach to structuring spending proposals and making effective business decisions. Using this best practice approach will allow organizations to reduce unnecessary spending and improve the decision-making process which gives you a greater chance of securing necessary funding and support for initiatives. The goal of the foundation course is to enable participants to work effectively with a team to develop a strong business case in their work environment. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the philosophy and the underlying rationale of the Five Case Model Identify different types of business case, their purpose, who is responsible for them Recognize when the different types are required in the development of a spending proposal Develop the business case in relation to other recognized and recommended best practices for programme and project management Overview of the Five Case Model Five key components of a business case and the order in which they are presented Three key stages in the development of a spending proposal Definition of a programme / project and the key differences between programmes and projects Purpose of a Business Justification Case (BJC) and in what circumstances it should be considered Purpose of a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) Purpose of an Outline Business Case (OBC) Purpose of a Full Business Case (FBC) Relationship between policies, strategies, programmes, and projects and their deliverables Developing the Strategic Case Purpose and core content of a Strategic Case Purpose of SMART robust spending objectives and the key objectives for spend: economy, efficiency, effectiveness, re-procurement, and statutory or regulatory compliance Four main categories of benefits criteria and the parties involved in their development Three key categories of risk Purpose of identifying constraints and dependencies Difference between direct and indirect benefits Developing the Economic Case Purpose and core content of an Economic Case Purpose of critical success factors and the key critical success factors based upon the Five Case Model Purpose of the long list options and how to generate options and undertake SWOT analysis Minimum of four short-list options, how they are derived, and what they should include (Reference Project / Public Sector Comparator [PSC]) Difference between the preferred way forward and the preferred option Purpose, objectives, key participants, and outputs of Workshop Stage 2 - identifying and assessing the options Rules that should be followed for the treatment of costs and benefits Key differences between economic appraisals and financial appraisals Factors considered when selecting the preferred option Developing the Commercial Case Purpose and core content of a Commercial Case Guiding principles when apportioning risk between the contractual parties Purpose of payment mechanisms Purpose of Step 9 in the development framework: Contracting for the deal Developing the Financial Case Purpose and core content of a Financial Case The financial statements required for all projects The possible impacts to consider Developing the Management Case Purpose and core content of a Management Case Purpose of a programme / project management strategy, framework, and plan Purpose of a change management strategy, framework, and plan Purpose of a benefits realization strategy, framework, and register / plan Purpose of a risk management strategy, framework and register / plan Purpose of a post programme / project evaluation strategy, framework, and plan
This course will provide an opportunity to begin to understand what commercial and financial awareness means and the importance of everyone in thinking commercially.
This qualification from our partner organisation CLTI will enable you to develop your knowledge of fund operations, across both accounting and administration and creates a training and education path for fund administrators where there have traditionally been limited training opportunities to evidence knowledge and support career development. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the functions of key parties in a fund and how they meet the needs of stakeholders. Understand the lifecycle of different fund structures, including the processes involved in their closure, winding down and/or liquidation. Demonstrate awareness of the topical issues surrounding alternative investment funds, fund of funds and debt funds. Present a detailed knowledge of fund regulation and be able to interpret and apply Principal Documents, Scheme Particulars and investment restrictions. Understand the fundamentals of fund accounting and how to account for specific fund transactions. Carry out a range of advanced calculations in relation to a fund, including NAV, GAV, performance fees, and entry and exit charges. Calculate earnings per share and the total expense ratio, and use ratios to analyse a set of financial statements. Determine the impact of taxation on different fund structures and be able to carry out relevant tax calculations. This qualification covers the following topics: Fund structures, strategies and regulation Advanced find accounting and analysis
Getting Started The qualifications of the QUALIFI Level, 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management develop and reward today and future business managers and continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the management sectors. With a focus on practical skills, this diploma equips learners with the skills needed to become effective business managers in today's dynamic and globalised business environment. Key Benefits To understand and apply the principles of leadership in a business environment. Review and apply business management principles within the industry and specific environment. Develop strategic plans that align with the vision and objectives of an organisation. Understand and apply financial management principles to analyse financial statements and make informed decisions. Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote products and services. Lead and manage teams effectively by using appropriate leadership styles. Effectively use verbal and communication skills. Manage one's personal development and growth. To improve learners' employability by allowing them to explore the relationship between management theories and their practical application in the business world. Analyse problem-solving techniques specific to business and industry. Career Pathways The QUALIFI Level 5 Diploma in Extended Business Management can open many career pathways including, but not limited to: Operations manager with an estimated average salary of £48,814 per annum Accounts manager with an estimated average salary of £46,657,506 per annum Financial analyst with an estimated average salary of £45,000per annum Marketing manager with an estimated average salary of £50,000 per annum Sales manager with an estimated average salary of £48,000 per annum Business Analyst with an estimated average salary of £61,118 per annum Assistant manager with an estimated average salary of £40,222 per annum About Awarding Body QUALIFI, recognised by Ofqual awarding organisation has assembled a reputation for maintaining significant skills in a wide range of job roles and industries which comprises Leadership, Hospitality & Catering, Health and Social Care, Enterprise and Management, Process Outsourcing and Public Services. They are liable for awarding organisations and thereby ensuring quality assurance in Wales and Northern Ireland. What is included? Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through the SBTL Support Desk Portal. Access our cutting-edge learning management platform to access vital learning resources and communicate with the support desk team. Quality learning materials such as structured lecture notes, study guides, and practical applications, which include real-world examples and case studies, will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats: PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. The tutors will provide Formative assessment feedback to improve the learners' achievements. Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform. Supervision for all modules. Multiplatform accessibility through an online learning platform facilitates SBTL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktops, allowing students to study at their convenience. Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only) Assessment Time-constrained scenario-based assignments No examinations Entry Requirements The Qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers restricting access; for this Qualification, applicants must be 18 or older. Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4; Learners who have work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals; Learners who possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers in business. Progression Completing the QUALIFI Level 5 Diplomas will enable learners to progress to: QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma in related areas. Bachelor'sBachelor's degree final year. Employment in an associated profession. Why gain a QUALIFI Qualification? This suite of qualifications provides enormous opportunities to learners seeking career and professional development. The highlighting factor of this qualification is that: The learners attain career path support who wish to pursue their career in their denominated sectors; It helps provide a deep understanding of the health and social care sector and managing the organisations, which will, in turn, help enhance the learner's insight into their chosen sector. The qualification provides a real combination of disciplines and skills development opportunities. The Learners attain in-depth awareness concerning the organisation's functioning, aims and processes. They can also explore ways to respond positively to this challenging and complex health and social care environment. The learners will be introduced to managing the wide range of health and social care functions using theory, practice sessions and models that provide valuable knowledge. As a part of this suite of qualifications, the learners will be able to explore and attain hands-on training and experience in this field. Learners also acquire the ability to face and solve issues then and there by exposure to all the Units. The qualification will also help to Apply scientific and evaluative methods to develop those skills. Find out threats and opportunities. Develop knowledge in managerial, organisational and environmental issues. Develop and empower critical thinking and innovativeness to handle problems and difficulties. Practice judgement, own and take responsibility for decisions and actions. Develop the capacity to perceive and reflect on individual learning and improve their social and other transferable aptitudes and skills. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. UNIT1- Bus1.1: Communication in an Organisation Reference No : D/507/1581 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit is divided into three parts and examines communications at an organisational level, interpersonal communications and managing internal and external communications. UNIT2- Bus1.2: Leadership and the Organisation Reference No : H/507/1582 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit looks at developing practical leadership skills at a non-strategic level within a rapidly changing working environment. The unit allows learners to explore the attributes and skills of successful leaders in depth. UNIT3- Bus1.3: Financial Awareness Reference No : M/507/1584 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The overriding aim of the unit is to provide the learner with the necessary knowledge to critically evaluate the financial systems, processes and procedures in their organisations. UNIT4- Bus1.4: Managing Change Reference No : A/507/1586 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 Management has often been defined as ''creating change through people,'' this unit encourages learners to adopt this approach to change. This unit aims to enable learners to understand the issues relating to the management of activities with a particular focus on problem-solving. UNIT5- Bus1.6: Developing Teams Reference No : J/507/1588 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The unit focuses on building, developing and supporting teams to enable them to achieve their goals and objectives. Learners will identify the skills and potential of teams and individuals. UNIT6- Bus2.1: Responding to the Changing Business Environment Reference No : R/507/1612 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The unit aims to introduce the learner to several dynamic factors that affect how an organisation operates and the required change in management. UNIT7- Bus2.2: Effective Decision Making Reference No : Y/507/1613 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The unit aims to equip the learner with the means to manage the decision-making process rather than the outcome or decision itself. By recognising decision-making methods, the learner can stress the need for greater participation of stakeholders to ensure pro-activity and innovation. UNIT8- Bus2.3: Business Development Reference No : D/507/1614 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The unit will allow learners to work in a team to investigate new business formats and a feasibility assessment for a potential knowledge-based product or service opportunity identified by the team. UNIT9- Bus2.4: Business Models and Growing Organisations Reference No : H/507/1615 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 To introduce working for and managing creatively within a smaller growth organisation. This unit examines how the small business grows, the reasons for success and how best to manage available growth options. UNIT10- Bus2.5: Customer Management Reference No : K/507/1616 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit is designed to help learners understand the role of customer-centred organisations. The unit aims to provide learners with understanding and insight into customer behaviour. It will develop skills, and learners will use tools and practice an organisation can use to retain and improve customer retention and relationships. UNIT11- Bus2.6: Risk Management and Organisations Reference No : T/507/1618 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit will involve the learner developing risk profiles and identifying risk management strategies for selected case studies. The aim is to provide learners with an understanding of what makes an effective organisation, balancing opportunity with change and closely linked with creativity and innovation. Delivery Methods School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments. We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish. The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.
Getting Started The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management qualification aims to offer learners a specialised, practical educational program that delves deeply into essential elements of the business sector. Key characteristics of OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma qualifications include: 1. A stimulating and challenging curriculum designed to captivate and educate learners effectively. 2. Equipping learners with fundamental subject knowledge is essential for a seamless transition into further studies or the professional world. 3. A streamlined structure, with Level 4 units forming a foundational core that Level 5 units build upon. 4. Updated content that aligns closely with the demands of employers and higher education institutions. 5. Assessment methods that encompass cognitive abilities, as well as affective and practical skills. 6. OTHM-designed unit assignments and a diverse range of Assessment approaches that facilitate progression to Level 6. Upon completing this qualification, learners will acquire specialised skills and a comprehensive grasp of technical terminology, enabling them to enhance their business and management competencies and advance towards higher education or employment opportunities. Key Benefits Acquire the ability to perform scholarly research. Understand various categories of enterprises. Gain proficiency in communicating effectively within a business environment. Understand the backdrop and objectives of finance and accounting. Acquire knowledge about leadership and managerial concepts. Comprehend the reasons and methods behind a business's desire to engage in global markets. Possess the capacity to assess a business's micro and macro environments. Key Highlights Are you worried about the recent changes in Business Management? Then, OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management is the ideal starting point for your career journey. The course will ensure access to the first-class education needed to achieve your goals and dreams and maximise future opportunities. Remember! The Assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam. With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home. Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our OTHM-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system. Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk. If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience. Career Pathways After completing a Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management, individuals can explore various career opportunities in the legal field and related professions. Here are some potential career paths: Business Manager, with an average salary of £61,691 per year HR Manager with an average salary of £52,519 per year Consultant with an average salary of £52,250 per year Retail Manager, with an average salary of £33,810 per year About Awarding Body OTHM is an established and recognised Awarding Organisation (Certification Body) launched in 2003. OTHM has already made a mark in the UK and global online education scenario by creating and maintaining a user-friendly and skill based learning environment. OTHM has both local and international recognition which aids OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as allowing them to join degree and/or Master top-up programmes. OTHM qualifications has assembled a reputation for maintaining significant skills in a wide range of job roles and industries which comprises Business Studies, Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. What is included? Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through the SBTL Support Desk Portal. Access our cutting-edge learning management platform to access vital learning resources and communicate with the support desk team. Quality learning materials such as structured lecture notes, study guides, and practical applications, which include real-world examples and case studies, will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats: PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. The tutors will provide Formative assessment feedback to improve the learners' achievements. Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform. Supervision for all modules. Multiplatform accessibility through an online learning platform facilitates SBTL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktops, allowing students to study at their convenience. Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only) Assessment Assignment-based Assessment (Formative and Summative) No exam Entry Requirements These qualifications are intended for learners typically 18 years and older. Learners' entry profiles are expected to encompass at least one of the following criteria: A relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or its equivalent credential. Completion of GCE Advanced level courses in 2 subjects or an equivalent qualification. Mature learners aged over 21 with pertinent management experience (prior experience verification required from the delivery centre before registration) International students whose first language is not English must score 5.5 or above in IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Progression Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management provides learners the opportunity to: Option for OTHM Level 6 Extended Diploma in Business Management or Learners may be eligible to gain direct entry into the final year of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree. Why gain a OTHM Qualification? Quality, Standards and Recognitions- OTHM qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation); hence, the learners can be very confident about the quality of the qualifications as well. Career Development to increase credibility with employers- All OTHM qualifications are developed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge every employer seeks. The learners pursuing an OTHM qualification will obtain an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and grow key competencies to tackle situations and work on projects more effectively, which will, in turn, give learners the potential to get promotions within the workplace. Alternatively, it allows them to progress onto an MBA top-up/Bachelor's degree / Master's degree programme around the World. Flexible study options- All OTHM qualifications have a credit value, which tells you how many credits are awarded when a unit is completed. The credit value will indicate how long it will normally take you to prepare for a unit or qualification. Three different types of qualification are: The award is achieved with 1 - 12 credits The certificate is completed with 13 - 36 credits The diploma is completed with at least 37 credits Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. UNIT1- ACADEMIC WRITING AND RESEARCH SKILLS Reference No : H/650/1099 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The primary objective of this unit is to facilitate an in-depth exploration of critical subjects integral to the academic research and writing process. This endeavour empowers students to attain heightened success and recognition in their academic pursuits. UNIT2- BUSINESS OPERATIONS Reference No : L/650/1145 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The objective of this unit is to furnish learners with the foundational knowledge required to analyse and situate the fundamental elements that impact a business's operations, considering its internal dynamics and external surroundings UNIT3- COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS Reference No : M/650/1146 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to equip learners with essential knowledge and competencies for effective and relevant communication, regardless of the specific context in which the communication takes place. UNIT4- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING Reference No : R/650/1147 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The objective of this unit is to cultivate in learners both the theoretical understanding and practical expertise required to create, analyse, and modify financial statements and prepare budgetary plans. UNIT5- 1. LEADING AND MANAGING TEAMS Reference No : T/650/1148 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to foster a learner's comprehension of leadership as a role and management as a function, enabling them to cultivate the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to impact a business's achievements positively. UNIT6- OPERATING IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT Reference No : Y/650/1149 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The objective of this unit is to stimulate the examination of prominent theories, concepts, and models related to globalisation, allowing learners to understand the intricacies of globalisation and its advantages for businesses. UNIT7- PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS OF STRATEGY Reference No : F/650/1150 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to enhance learners' knowledge and capabilities, positioning them effectively to play a valuable role in an organisation's strategy formulation and execution. UNIT8- THE MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Reference No : H/650/1151 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to acquaint learners with fundamental principles and concepts in human resource management. This knowledge enables them to facilitate a sustainable approach to people management by comprehending the function's purpose and scope. UNIT9- MARKETING FOR MANAGERS Reference No : J/650/1152 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit's primary goal is to give learners an in-depth comprehension of the marketing planning process and enable them to apply these principles across diverse business scenarios. Additionally, the unit aims to offer a thorough grasp of environmental analysis and its role in formulating relevant objectives and strategies to enhance operational marketing effectiveness. UNIT10- BUSINESS LAW FOR MANAGERS Reference No : K/650/1153 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The objective of this unit is to assist learners in examining the laws, legislation, and regulations relevant to their home country and applicable to various types of businesses. UNIT11- MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND DECISION MAKING Reference No : L/650/1154 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to provide learners with an awareness of the scope and purpose of management accounting so they can support effective decision-making within a business. UNIT12- BUSINESS START-UP: CONCEPTION TO MARKET Reference No : M/650/1155 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to build upon prior learning, allowing learners to utilise their knowledge and skills acquired in disciplines like marketing and management to create a practical and effective business plan. Delivery Methods School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments. We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish. The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.