Certificate in Business Management

EDI Level 2 Certificate in Business Management

Course Details

The Certificate in Business Management is the ideal course for those looking to understand the fundamentals of managing people and resources. It can also assist those currently involved in management of small organisations or departments by providing a general knowledge of management techniques.

The Business Management course will cover the principles of legal requirements of employing staff, a managers role, how to observe and assess staff performance, procedures for retaining and parting with staff, good practice for developing staff and defining equal opportunities laws.

Why do a Certificate in Business Management?

• Learn how to handle people and resources effectively
• All your course materials are provided
• You can learn whilst still working
• Unlimited access to an online learning community
• No previous experience is required
• Course materials written by industry experts
• A dedicated personal tutor at all times

Qualifications

You will be awarded the EDI Level 2 certificate in Business Management upon completion of the course. The EDI certificate is awarded when the student successfully completes the set assignments and passes the multiple choice test at the end of the course.

EDI are a leading awarding organisation in the UK vocational sector.  Being awarded the EDI Certificate in Business Management will boost your CV and job prospects with potential employers.  Not only will it demonstrate you have the necessary skills to undertake Business Management, it also shows you are committed to your own self development.

All EDI qualifications acknowledge the ability to acquire a sound knowledge and understanding of a given subject whilst being able to carry out tasks under guidance.

Students are advised to check that the study path that they are following and the course they have chosen is going to lead to the correct qualification for the occupation they intend to use it in.  Should you have any doubts you can get the relevant advice from local authorities and sector skills councils.

Study Plan

Unit 1: Effective Management

• The manager's role
• Managing yourself
• Managing people
• Managing information
• Managing finance

Unit 2: Employing People

• Recruiting staff
• Legal aspects of employment
• Keeping staff
• Parting with staff

Unit 3: Performance Management

• Performance Management
• Contracts of Employment
• Equal Opportunities
• Disciplinary Management
• Categorising Conduct
• Managing Assertiveness

Unit 4: Time Stress & Crisis Management

• Evaluating your situation
• Time balance techniques
• Stress
• Relaxation
• Crises
• Time management techniques

Study Details

The Certificate in Business Management is divided into 4 units, starting at the very beginning, you will be introduced you to the different aspects of Business Management. You will be able to see for yourself the steady progress as you work through the course material.

During your studies you will be required to complete 4 assignments and send them to your personal tutor.  Your tutor will assess each assignment and provide you with feedback on your progress.  Your assignments will form part of your overall Business Management Certification.

You don't need to know anything about the subject before you start, but by the end of the certificate in business management course you will know enough to think about taking a professional EDI qualification.

Most students can complete within approximately 100 hours of study.  An example of how you might break down your study plan is below: 

Study Period	Weekly Hours
3 Months	8 Hours
6 Months	4 Hours
12 Months	2 Hours

 

Careers

Successful completion of this course could see you applying for positions as a Team Leader or Office Manager with earnings of up to £35,000* per year.

*Source: hays

Example roles:

Office Manager                                                        Team Leader
£26,000                                                                       £24,000
Source: Elizabeth Hunt                                               Source: Artis Recruitment