COURSE BRIEFS

DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT OF SMEs

COURSE OVERVIEW

SMEs might think that sustainability is only relevant to large companies—that for a small business, the administrative and financial costs outweigh the benefits. However the aim of an average entrepreneur (SMEs, owners in particular) extends beyond profit-making. Business growth and expansion constitute key objectives of SMEs.

Course Modules

Module 1: Defining Sustainability - An SME approach

Module 2: Role of SMEs in Economic Development

Module 3: Business Risks Facing SMEs

Module 4: SMEs Risks Management

Module 5: SMEs Sustainability

Module 6: Business Perspectives and Future Trends 

Module 7: Management Skills 

•             Defining the strategy of business objectives

•             Difference between manager and leader

•             Characteristics of leadership

•             Principles of leadership

•             Definition of the human capital strategy

•             Alignment of human capital

Module 8: Business Model 

•             Definition of the business model

•             The value proposition

•             The clients

•             The infrastructure

•             The profitability of the company

Module 9: Commercial Management 

•             The concept of marketing; opportunities identification

•             Consumer analysis

•             Segmentation and positioning

•             Product strategy

•             Price strategy

 

Training Format: 

• All materials are made available through our Online Learning Platform

• Students should commit approximately 5-6 hours of their time per week

Materials Provided: 

Online delivery of curriculum materials, exercises and templates.

Assignments:

In order to demonstrate their understanding of the course content, students will be required to submit assignments at the end of every month.

Duration of course – 6 months

REGIONS TARGETED: Global

To register for course, please contact:

Online Training Coordinator

Africa Institute for Project Management Studies

Email: info@onlinelearningcentre.org

Website: www.onlinelearningcentre.org

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