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Business Coaching

  Get trained in the one of the world’s fastest growth professions! Join the profession of Business Coaches & pass on your experience & knowledge to others Not only is this a career that is exciting and satisfying it is also very lucrative. Business Coaches are in huge demand and are currently commanding high incomes. 8 Lessons informative and practical can take you from zero to hero and get you on the road to financial independence and a new career. Don’t delay, enrol now and get started... Lesson Structure There are 8 lessons in this course: Nature and Scope of Business Coaching Nature of Business Coaching, Life Coaching and Sports Coaching Terminology Why People Use Business Coaches Case Studies Business Failure or Success The Initial Consultation Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Goal Centred Approach Reality based approach Motivational Approach First Contact SWOT Analysis Replace Negative with Positive Habits Monitor and Evaluate Progress Closing Case Studies Considering Alternative Actions Developing a Business Plan Feasibility Studies Formal Documentation Operational Management Strategic Planning Operational Planning Components of a Business Plan Implementing Ideas Changing Behaviour Looking after long term Viability Partial Sell Offs Restructuring R & D Changing Products and Services Buying a New Business Staff Selling or Winding Down Case Studies Improving Productivity Quality Circles Cause and Effect Diagrams Pareto Analysis Brainstorming Motivation Internal and Intrinsic Incentives Incentives External to Working Environment Social Reinforcers as Incentives Tangible Rewards Case Studies Marketing Introduction to Marketing Marketing Strategy Starting out in Business Making Contact Controlling Growth Improving Results Building Better Staff Staff recruitment Team building and Team Management Staff development and Training Improving Resource Management BRM (Business Resource Management) Stress Management Case Studies Putting it all into Practice PBL Based Project Significance of knowledge of interviewing and assessment Incentives and motivational strategies Productivity and marketing strategies Theoretical information to derive sensible solutions Initial business coaching assessment for a specified business Actions for improving and sustaining the level of performance Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading. Aims Describe services that a business coach can offer clients; identify opportunities to work as a business coach; and develop an understanding of a business coach’s role. Understand how to gather relevant data and conduct an initial consultation with a client. Explain the options for action to optimise the operation of a new or existing business. Understand methods of providing business coaching to improve productivity. Develop awareness of ways in which business coaching can improve marketing. Discuss ways to provide business coaching to improve the recruitment, skills, performance and motivation of staff. Understand how business coaching can be used to improve resource management. Deliver a comprehensive business coaching service to a client. Business coaching can help a business owner, manager or director to: make better decisions reach their goals faster set better goals improve relationships
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Business Writing

  Interested in developing your business writing skills? Or are you looking to make a strategic career advancement? Whatever your goal, our Business Writing course will give you the edge. Today's professionals must be able to communicate effectively through the written word if they are going to succeed in the modern business environment. This course has been designed by industry professionals and teaches you the strategies needed to increase the clarity, impact and professionalism of emails, memos, letters, proposals, reports and résumés. You will also learn how to eliminate wordiness and reduce writing and rewriting time. In addition, we teach you how to organise, begin and end documents effectively, as well as how to present ideas strategically and diplomatically. Courses Direct's Business Writing course focuses on the range of business writing abilities needed to make a stronger impact at work and further develop your skills. Plus, as your course is delivered by correspondence, there are no timetables to adhere to so your study can fit around your current lifestyle.
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Institute of Administrative Management Certificate (IAM Certificate level 2 and 3 combined)

  The IAM Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration supports those already working in, or aspiring to work in, business positions. Holders of the qualification will develop essential knowledge and understanding across a range of practices and learn how to work collaboratively. A combination of mandatory and optional units based on the business and administration national occupational standards, offers learners flexibility to study units of specific interest. This is a combination course, however on successful completion you will be awarded with a Institute of Administrative Management Level 2 and 3 Certificate. Entry Criteria: There are no specific entry requirements for this course, although some previous experience in business administration is recommended but not essential.
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Operational Business Management Foundations (I)

  “Building on the first operational business module this course delves into the prominent legal aspects of the horticulture industry in terms of contract and employment law as well as sound financial practices. In addition, man management techniques designed to improve productivity are discussed. Ideal for anyone in a horticultural management position.” - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA.Learn the business of horticulture with this module from the prestigious and world-renowned Royal Horticultural Society. This is a module from the RHS M.Hort (based on curriculum developed by the Royal Horticultural Society); this can be taken either as part of the M.Hort Program, as a module in one of our other qualifications or as a stand alone course (Ideal for use as a Professional Development program for persons working in the horticulture industry anywhere in the world).  
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Professional Supervision

  Professional Supervision is a formal arrangement for professionals to work regularly with someone who is experienced in counselling and supervision. is a process to maintain adequate standards of professionalism and a method of consultancy to widen the horizons of an experienced practitioner. is a means of passing on skills, attitudes and knowledge to newer members of a profession. ensures that clients receive adequate support whilst a trainee is training. The supervisor’s task is to work together with the supervisee to ensure and develop the efficiency of the supervisee/client relationship. The method by which this takes place is one where the supervisor overseas the supervisee through critically observing and monitoring the supervisees actions and behaviour. The supervisor offers critically constructive feedback and guidance throughout this process. In brief, a supervisor’s role is to ensure accountability, conduct training, and offer professional support.
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Diploma

BTEC (HND) in Business Studies

  This unit aims to raise learner awareness of the different types of ICT skills, and provide the opportunity for them to develop these skills commensurate with H4 and H5 study. The course is delivered via distance learning with no face to face contact between tutors and students, therefore understanding appropriate research techniques, portfolio skills and self-reflection is important in terms of independent study at this level as well as facilitating a positive learning experience Students are encouraged to conduct independent research related to the Business Studies Applications using ICT skills, so that they can begin to compile their own resource list and also prepare themselves for further and more complex activities later in the course Course Requirements All students must be 17 years of age and above. Students should have completed a Level 3 Diploma or A level standard course (or equivalent) before the Level 5 qualification.
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BTEC (HND) in Coaching

  This unit aims to raise learner awareness of the different types of ICT skills, and provide the opportunity for them to develop these skills commensurate with H4 and H5 study. The course is delivered via distance learning with no face to face contact between tutors and students, therefore understanding appropriate research techniques, portfolio skills and self-reflection is important in terms of independent study at this level as well as facilitating a positive learning experience Students are encouraged to conduct independent research related to the study of Coaching using ICT skills, so that they can begin to compile their own resource list and also prepare themselves for further and more complex activities later in the course Entry Requirements: All students must be 17 years of age and above. Students should have completed a Level 3 Diploma or A level standard course (or equivalent) before the Level 5 qualification.
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Institute of Administrative Management Diploma (IAM Diploma)

  The IAM Level 4 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management supports those already working in, or aspiring to work in, business management positions. Holders of the qualification will also be eligible for progression to various UK university degree programs. A combination of mandatory and optional units offers learners the flexibility to study those units that are of interest to them. LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT – Equivalent to 1st year of a UK Bachelors Degree Entry Requirements:  Applicants for the level 4 diploma must hold a minimum of grade C GCSE pass or above or equivalent to level 3 or 4 respectively. Level 4 or 5 course applicants not from a majority English speaking country, must pass English at a level equivalent to CEFR B2 (minimum scores below) and provide one of the following as proof: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 for listening, reading, writing and speaking) TOEFL iBT (listening - 21, reading - 22, writing - 21, speaking 23) Pearson PTE Academic (minimum of 51 in listening, reading, writing and speaking) Cambridge ESOL (Minimum level FCE) Please note: TOEFL, Pearson and IELTS expire after 2 years.
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