Business Management Certificate Online 

Careers in leadership are built on a foundation of confidence, ambition and the relentless desire to succeed. Tick all three of these boxes and our exclusive Level 4 Business Management Diploma could take you the rest of the way!  Build the skills and knowledge you’ll need to take your career to the next level, with the help and support of Brentwood Open Learning College.  Study for an advanced Business Management Certificate Online and gain access to a world of incredible job opportunities. Key topics covered include marketing and advertising, operations management, product development, workforce performance management, change management, time management and many more besides.  Best of all, choose from any of our Business Management Certificate Programs Online and you’re free to study at a time and pace to suit your lifestyle.  No deadlines, no time restrictions and no hidden costs – everything you need is included in the initial fee.  Enrol online and get started on your Level 4 Business Management Diploma today!

Why Study Business Management?

To study business management is to broaden your career prospects for life.  Globally, demand for talented business managers and leadership personnel is continuously high.  Skilled managers form the backbone of every successful organisation, spanning both public and private sectors alike.  Hence, to become a qualified and capable business manager is to stand out as a superior candidate in the worldwide recruitment market.  Whether the dream is to climb the ladder with a prestigious employer or to go into business as the next superstar entrepreneur, there’s never been a better time to get started.  Wherever you see yourself five years from now, this Level 4 Business Management Diploma could fast-track your success story like never before!

At Brentwood Open Learning College, each of our business management certificate programs is endorsed and recognised by a major educational body.  Study from home with no deadlines or time restrictions, exploring the fascinating world of contemporary business management over a series of nine modules:

Module 1 – Introduction to Business Management

The fundamentals of effective business management are discussed in module one, which also outlines the most important duties and responsibilities of the business manager.  Learners also consider several different types of businesses, typical organisational structures, business ownership models and the role of the business owner.

Module 2 – Operations Management

An introduction to operations management follows in module two, which along with essential financial terminology also familiarises learners with some of the more important business documents.  A variety of key business operations and their functions are also introduced, along with the art of effective the deployment and delegation.

Module 3 – Getting Your Product Together

Candidates are then guided through the process of conceptualising, developing, testing and distributing products and services, with the requirements of a specific target audience in mind. A broad introduction to inventory management is also provided, along with the importance of an impactful branding strategy and the key to successful quality management.

Module 4 – Marketing Your Product

A crash-course introduction to marketing and advertising follows in module four, which incorporates a detailed breakdown of each component stage of the marketing cycle.  Candidates learn how to conduct effective target audience analysis, oversee essential market research and create and detailed marketing plan.

Module 5 – Strategic Planning

Module five brings strategic planning into discussion, introducing candidates to each of the five primary phases of the strategic planning process – goal setting, analysis, strategy formation, strategy implementation and strategy monitoring.  A detailed breakdown of the ‘strategic planning pyramid’ is also provided, along with an introduction to business ethics.

Module 6 – Building a Strong Customer Care Team

Candidates then consider how customer satisfaction levels play a direct role in the performance and prosperity of the entire organisation.  The criticality of strong and consistent customer care is discussed, along with how to maximise customer retention and the importance of an effective employee training programme.

Module 7 - Motivating Employees

The art of effective workforce motivation is examined in the seventh module, which investigates the link between employee motivation and wider business performance.  The benefits of nurturing a motivated workplace culture are discussed, along with the importance of identifying and addressing demotivation at the earliest possible stage.

Module 8 - Managing Change

The potential consequences of taking a passive approach to change in an organisational setting are explored in module eight.  Learners study the primary components of the ‘Change Cycle’ and its functions, along with the broader implications of change in a business environment and the wide-reaching benefits of proactive change management.

Module 9 - Managing Time

In the ninth and final module, candidates learn how to make better use of their time and avoid costly procrastination.  The importance of strategic task prioritisation is also discussed, along with several helpful tips for managing a busy workload and how to establish goals using the SPIRIT model – Specific, Prizes, Individuals, Review, Inspiring, Time-Bound.

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Paying in Installments: £560 (interest FREE Installments)

Deposit: £104

No of Installments: 12

Each Installment: £38

Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £460

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

A career in business management can be anything you want it to be. Qualified and capable business managers often set their sights on high-level leadership roles with prestigious employers. For others, the dream is to pursue entrepreneurship opportunities and become their own boss. It’s an exceptionally broad field with limitless scope for advancement, which is also surprisingly accessible. Even if you have no background in business whatsoever, this endorsed Level 4 Business Management Diploma could open the door to a world of rewarding job opportunities. All with salaries starting from around £25,000 at entry-level.

Who Should Take This Course?

With no time-restrictions, deadlines or entry-requirements imposed, our exclusive online business programmes are open to applicants from all backgrounds. This endorsed diploma-level business course was designed with the following candidates in mind:

• Newcomers with no specific business background
• Members of the workforce pursuing promotion
• Business managers working on their skills
• Entrepreneurs and anyone considering business ownership
• Jobseekers working on their CVs and employment prospects
• Anyone interested in a high-profile business career

We’ve simplified all aspects of the enrolment process, making it quick and easy to sign up in seconds.  Enrol with Brentwood Open Learning College today, or get in touch anytime if you have any questions.