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Business Startup Course Overview This course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals looking to gain essential knowledge and skills for launching a successful startup. It covers key concepts such as identifying business models, creating innovative ideas, building a brand, and implementing both active and passive sales strategies. Learners will explore the stages of business creation from conception to execution and develop a clear business action plan. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools necessary to develop their own business and take confident steps toward growth and sustainability. Course Description The "Business Startup" course delves into the fundamental components required to start and run a successful business. Topics include the Adonis Business Model, which provides a framework for building a profitable business, the steps involved in creating a viable business idea, and the methods for constructing a strong brand identity. The course also covers effective sales techniques, both active and passive, to drive revenue. Additionally, learners will be guided through the process of creating a comprehensive business and action plan to set the foundation for long-term success. This course is ideal for anyone looking to start their own business or develop their entrepreneurial mindset. Business Startup Curriculum: Module 01: Adonis Business Model – The Model of Successful Businesses Module 02: Creation of A Business Idea Module 03: Building A Successful Brand Module 04: Active Sales Module 05: Passive Sales Module 06: Create A Business and Action Plan (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to start their own business. Professionals aiming to expand their entrepreneurial skills. Beginners with an interest in business development. Entrepreneurs looking to refine their business strategies. Career Path Business Owner Entrepreneur Brand Manager Sales Manager Marketing Manager Business Development Executive

Managing Portfolios: The Most Broken Function in Businesses Today Organizations need to better control their projects and programs, both current and oncoming. This session outlines five steps in defining a portfolio and connects this to project and program lifecycle management. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Illuminating the Hidden - Design for Sustainability as a Path Toward More Sustainable Products, More Sustainable Thinking, More Sustainable Corporate Cultures Consumers and other purchasers understand now more than ever that there are hidden impacts in the products and services they purchase. Leading companies now realize that they need to incorporate sustainability into their product development processes. To do that, they need product development teams who know how to 'think' in terms of sustainability, and fostering such thinking requires shifts bigger than the single product on the shelf - it's about transforming corporate culture. This session will walk through the concepts behind Design for Sustainability. It will highlight as a case study a collaborative partnership between UL Environment and Ingersoll Rand in fostering sustainability thinking in Ingersoll Rand through its product development process. The session will end with a brief overview of steps that companies can take to start incorporating design for sustainability thinking in their organizations. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies.

The Project Management Odyssey Project Management is composed of many elements. So many, in fact, that it is hard at times to get the big picture. There are more than 100,000 books on Amazon under Project Management. There are three main certification bodies and the latest version of the US standard, PMI's PMBOK® Guide is composed of 5 process groups, 10 knowledge areas and 47 steps. The complexity needs to be simplified. For this presentation, we have gone back to one of the original stories by Homer - the Odyssey. Odysseus and his men were tired after 10 years of fighting and looking forward the journey home. This idea of a journey is at the heart of each and every project. A journey to somewhere else, another place. A beginning, a middle, and an end. We will use this journey to illustrate the correct way to approach any project. In doing so we hope to assist you in retaining the key ingredients for doing projects better in your equally challenging environment. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies.

The Project Management Odyssey Project Management is composed of many elements. So many, in fact, that it is hard at times to get the big picture. There are more than 100,000 books on Amazon under Project Management. There are three main certification bodies and the latest version of the US standard, PMI's PMBOK® Guide is composed of 5 process groups, 10 knowledge areas and 47 steps. The complexity needs to be simplified. For this presentation, we have gone back to one of the original stories by Homer - the Odyssey. Odysseus and his men were tired after 10 years of fighting and looking forward the journey home. This idea of a journey is at the heart of each and every project. A journey to somewhere else, another place. A beginning, a middle, and an end. We will use this journey to illustrate the correct way to approach any project. In doing so we hope to assist you in retaining the key ingredients for doing projects better in your equally challenging environment. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies.

Why Government Leaders Must Embrace Agile Agile is a pathway to innovation in many Government agencies. It is a response to challenges in Information Technology where traditional software development processes often did not yield expected results. This resulted in many projects exceeding budgets and timelines, and ignoring needed requirement changes. At its core, Agile is about priorities, placing individuals and interactions above processes and tools; working products above comprehensive documentation; customer collaboration above contract negotiation; and responding to change above following a plan. Leaders can embrace this approach to improve processing times, and coordination among development teams and users. This presentation provides practical steps on how leaders can better understand and support the innovation practices introduced by Agile. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Why Government Leaders Must Embrace Agile Agile is a pathway to innovation in many Government agencies. It is a response to challenges in Information Technology where traditional software development processes often did not yield expected results. This resulted in many projects exceeding budgets and timelines, and ignoring needed requirement changes. At its core, Agile is about priorities, placing individuals and interactions above processes and tools; working products above comprehensive documentation; customer collaboration above contract negotiation; and responding to change above following a plan. Leaders can embrace this approach to improve processing times, and coordination among development teams and users. This presentation provides practical steps on how leaders can better understand and support the innovation practices introduced by Agile. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

About Course Master the art of Retail business with this comprehensive online course on Retail Management and Merchandising Retail Management Online course will teach you the basics to start a potential career or business in the promising field of the Retail Industry. Retail is an ever-growing industry. Retail management saves time and ensures that customers easily locate their desired merchandise and return home satisfied. Effective management avoids unnecessary chaos at the store and rather increases the sales of the store. Over the last couple of decades, total retail sales numbers in the United States have grown considerably, from just under 3 trillion U.S. dollars in 2000 to almost 6.6 trillion U.S. dollars in 2021. So it is definitely promising to start a business or career in the Retail industry. This Retail management online course will help individuals who are looking to start their career in the Retail management profession, or thinking about starting a business in this industry, This beginner's level course will be your stepping stone into the industry, and with a high level of professionalism, experience, and skills that it will enable, you have the potential to be en route to becoming a successful professional in the Retail industry. The retail Management online course is strategically divided into 9 modules to cover the key professional elements related to the Retail industry. It is designed in a way that not it will help the job seekers in this field but also the individuals with some experience who want to start a business. The course will help you learn from scratch and reach a higher level of professionalism. As you may know, organisational skills are important because good organisational skills establish trust and professionalism in the workplace. So, if you are looking to join the various Retail Management and organisational skills, then this Retail Management is your most desired course. What Will You Learn? Develop skills required for successful Retail Management and Merchandising Enhance communication skills for relationship selling and networking in retail management. Learn effective strategies for dealing with difficult customers and suppliers. Gain knowledge about stock management, including warehouse activities, aims of warehousing, material handling, and packaging. Course Content Introduction to Retail Management Productivity Techniques for Maximum Selling Communication Skills for Relationship Selling The Selling Process, Theories and Sales Promotions The Importance of Consumer Behavior Dealing with difficult customers Dealing with Suppliers Dealing with the management of stock Retail Merchandising Concluding Remarks A course by Xpert Learning RequirementsLearners with no prior Retail Management knowledge can enroll in this Retail Management course. Audience Retail store owners or managers who want to improve their knowledge of retail management and merchandising strategies to increase their business profitability. Entry-level retail employees who want to develop their skills and knowledge of the retail business and eventually advance to managerial positions. Professionals from other fields who are considering a career change to retail management or who want to acquire knowledge about the retail industry. Audience Retail store owners or managers who want to improve their knowledge of retail management and merchandising strategies to increase their business profitability. Entry-level retail employees who want to develop their skills and knowledge of the retail business and eventually advance to managerial positions. Professionals from other fields who are considering a career change to retail management or who want to acquire knowledge about the retail industry.

About Course Unlock key insights with our comprehensive guide to market research - propel your business towards unprecedented growth Our immersive online course on Market Research provides a comprehensive exploration into the intricate art and science of understanding consumer behaviour, trends, and market dynamics. Do you want to grow your business and take it to new heights? Achieving sustainable growth requires a deep understanding of your target audience and a keen awareness of industry trends. This marketing course equips you with the knowledge and skills required to understand your target customers and their needs. We start with a brief history and definition of 'market research' before we lay out the six steps of the market research process. This course examines the classifications of market research and explains how to identify research problems to set up the market research process. We show you how to develop and design a market research approach. We also trace the relationship between market problems and research design by distinguishing between exploratory, descriptive and causal research. The course goes over data analysis techniques and discusses how to deliver effective presentations of research findings to facilitate analysis and discussion. We cover qualitative and quantitative market research methods and provide examples to help you with questionnaire design with examples of open- and closed-end questions. We demonstrate data analysis techniques to help you leverage your research findings to make better business decisions. Finally, the course explains how to communicate research results while adhering to market research ethics. This course has no prerequisites and suits anyone interested in business and marketing. It is particularly useful for small business owners, entrepreneurs and marketers and helps you to create focused marketing campaigns that connect with your audience to boost customer engagement, brand loyalty and business success. Sign up to learn how to conduct market research that lets you understand consumer behaviour, spot gaps in the market and grow your business. Whether you're a budding marketer, a business owner, or a student of the commerce field, this course offers a comprehensive and practical guide to mastering market research. Enroll now to gain the knowledge and skills that can help shape business strategies, influence product development, and drive business success. What Will You Learn? Discuss the importance of market research in supporting marketing decision-making Identify the factors that influence the decision to conduct market research Outline the key components of a market research proposal Discuss the significance of problem identification in marketing research Analyse the key characteristics and advantages of qualitative research Recognise the factors that affect the sample size and accuracy in quantitative research Identify the key components and goals of a questionnaire Explain the importance of data validation and quality control Summarise the significance of the report and presentation as key components of marketing research Discuss the ethical principles of research methodology and the importance of integrity in market research Course Content Introduction to Market Research Introduction to Market Research The Market Research Process The Market Research Process Market Research Design Market Research Design Defining the Problem & Developing Research Approach Defining the Problem & Developing Research Approach Qualitative Market Research Qualitative Market Research Quantitative Market Research Quantitative Market Research Questionnaire Design Questionnaire Design Data Analysis Data Analysis Communicating Research Results Communicating Research Results Research Ethics Research Ethics Conclusion Conclusion A course by Xpert Learning Audience Marketers Current and aspiring product managers Business executives Consultants Entrepreneurs

About Course Xpert Learning Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors   Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 for Supervisors This course is designed for anyone who is responsible for supervising or managing food handlers in a foodservice establishment. It covers the essential knowledge and skills needed to ensure that food is handled safely and hygienically, preventing the spread of foodborne illness. The course includes modules on: The importance of food safety and hygiene Personal hygiene and grooming Microbiological hazards Food allergens and cross-contamination Food handling, storage, and temperature Cleaning and sanitizing Food premises and pest control HACCP and legal requirements Food safety management controls The role of the food supervisor     Who is this course for? This course is ideal for anyone who is responsible for supervising or managing food handlers in a foodservice establishment, including: Senior managers Bar managers Hotel managers Café managers Takeaway managers Business owners Head chefs Team leaders Supervisors If you are responsible for the safety of others, then this course is essential for you. It will give you the knowledge and skills you need to prevent foodborne illness and keep your customers safe. What Will You Learn? Understand your role in the supervision of food handlers Define food safety hazards and hygiene risks Prevent and control food safety hazards Develop and maintain an effective HACCP system Preserve food safely and hygienically Keep premises and equipment clean Control contamination through safe temperatures and storage Ensure that staff keep a good standard of personal hygiene Keep the workplace hygienic and safe for food preparation, cooking, and storage Course Content Module 01: Introduction to Food Safety What is food safety? Why is it important? What are food safety hazards? The obligations of food businesses. Introduction to Food Safety Module 02: Personal Hygiene & Grooming The importance of personal hygiene, hand washing technique, food service gloves, personal grooming, employee's illness and responsibility. Personal Hygiene & Grooming Module 03: Microbiological Food Hazards Biological hazards, physical hazards, chemical hazards, the 4 C's of food safety. Microbiological Food Hazards Module 04: Food Allergens & Cross Contaminations Food allergens, allergic reactions to different foods, allergen control, cross contamination, causes of cross contamination, preventing cross contamination. Food Allergens & Cross Contaminations Module 05: Food Handling, Storage and Temperature Food Handling, Storage and Temperature Module 06: Cleaning and Sanitising The importance of cleaning, cleaning, the 6 stages of cleaning, sanitising, cleaning schedule. Cleaning and Sanitising Module 07: Food Premises and Pest Control Food Premises and Pest Control Module 08: HACCP & Legal Requirements Module 08: HACCP & Legal Requirements Module 09: Food safety management controls Advantages of an FSMS FSMS Group The Key Steps Continual Improvement The FSMS monitoring and verification system Food safety management controls Model 10: The Role of the Food Supervisor Food Supervisor Importance of Food Supervisor Roles and Responsibility The Role of the Food Supervisor A course by Xpert Learning RequirementsThere are no formal entry requirements for the course, with enrollment open to anyone! Audience Restaurant Managers and Supervisors Chefs Food safety managers Business owners Senior Hotel Managers Senior Café Managers Audience Restaurant Managers and Supervisors Chefs Food safety managers Business owners Senior Hotel Managers Senior Café Managers