General Business and Team Management

Our general business and team management courses range from how to manage projects; be more productive with effective communication techniques; lead yourself, teams; and developing broad understanding across different business functions.

Understanding your Employer Organisation — BTEC Business+

UK only

Business+ is an innovative new digital resource. Accessible anywhere, and with content from the School of Marketing, the content will help enhance your delivery of BTEC.

To accompany BTEC L3 Nationals in Business (2016)

Online anytime, blended learning

Business Administration Programme — Business Administration programme

UK only

Develop and apply technical and behavioural knowledge and understanding required to become a skilled and successful Business Administrator.

92 hours

Online anytime, blended learning

Understanding Business Fundamentals — Business Fundamentals

UK only

Develop a thorough understanding of Business Fundaments, from supporting change in the organisation, business finance and project management to developing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.

42 hours

Online anytime, blended learning

Communicating in a Business Environment — Communicating in a Business Environment

UK only

This course covers the factors that need to be taken into account and activities to be undertaken when planning business communications.

16 hours

Online anytime, blended learning

First Line Management Programme — First Line Management programme

UK only

Whether you are currently a team leader or supervisor or you intend to work in a first line management role in the future, this programme will help you to develop and apply the technical and behavioural knowledge required to become competent in your role

49 hours

Online anytime, blended learning

Principles of Communication and Relationship Management — Principles of Communication and Relationship Management

UK and International

Explore the different forms of communication and the legal requirements for communication in the workplace, how to chair and lead meetings effectively, and how to manage challenging conversations.

9 hours

Online anytime, blended learning

Principles of Leadership — Principles of Leadership

UK and International

The overall performance of a team often depends on the style of leadership the manager uses. Explore the principles of leadership, and the role of managers in particular to manage change within their team.

8 hours

Online anytime, blended learning

Principles of Managing Operations and Budgets — Principles of Managing Operations and Budgets

UK only

As a first-line manager, implementing the operational plan of your team to deliver the organisational strategy will be a fundamental part of your role.

11 hours 30 mins

Online anytime, blended learning

Principles of Managing People — Principles of Managing People

UK and International

Explore the concepts of people and team management and the related theories and models of developing, managing and motivating a team.

10 hours

Online anytime, blended learning

Principles of Project Management — Principles of Project Management

UK and International

Explore the basic principles of project management, including the project life cycle, common roles and responsibilities and how effective project management benefits organisations.

8 hours

Online anytime, blended learning

Understanding Personal Effectiveness in an Administrative Work Environment — Understanding Personal Effectiveness in an Administrative Work Environment

UK only

Develop knowledge and understanding of the transferable skills and personal attributes that underpin personal effectiveness in an administrative work environment, the strategies for developing these skills and personal attributes and the benefits they provide.

15 hours

Online anytime, blended learning

Understanding your Employer Organisation — Understanding Your Employer Organisation

UK only

This course looks at how an organisation’s purpose, aims, vision, core values, and culture may be shaped by the local environment or sector in which it operates.

19 hours

Online anytime, blended learning