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Business Skills Course
About the Level 3 Business Skills Certificate
Business skills are not limited to use only in the business worlds, but they can be applied in many other situations. Some of the skills this course teaches like project management and planning, communication, presentations and public speaking, social skills and approaches to learning are essential life aids for anyone from students to mothers.
This distance-learning course is relaxed enough to allow you to complete the 8 modules with 1, or 2 hours of study each. But with modules such as “Databases Using Access” it is also challenging enough to ensure it offers the right skills that would enable your success in the business world.
Who should study this course?
If you have been out of employment for a while and need to refresh your digital skills and find the best recruitment strategies this is the right course for you. Or it may be that you are looking to set up a business, but do not feel confident in your business writing skills. In addition, the home study aspect of this online course makes it a suitable choice for anyone needing to fit study time around a busy life.
There is no need for previous qualifications to embark straight away on this course. Business writing skills, digital acumen and time management are equally important whether you are planning your wedding or setting up a business. Whatever your motivation you can complete this accredited course with no prior requirements.
What happens after the course?
Successful student will receive a Business Skills Diploma from Stonebridge Associated Colleges as well as a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards. Once you finish this course, you will find the skills you have acquired are highly prized in any workplace and the initiative of professional development is a trait that any employer appreciates..
You can apply your business skills to the career of your choosing

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Stonebridge House, Ocean View Road, EX23 8ST

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Subjects

  • Writing Skills
  • Communication Training
  • Writing
  • Planning
  • Windows
  • Recruitment
  • Business Writing
  • Access
  • IT
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Syllabus

Unit 1 - Study Skills

Introduction

Objectives

Approaches to learning

Organising yourself for study

Reading skills

Getting to know your textbooks

Notetaking skills

Preparing assignments

Unit Summary

References

Unit 2 - Business Communication

Introduction

Communication: Some Theories and Models

Barriers to Communication

Formal and Informal Communication

Unit 3 - Effective Business Writing

Introduction

Introduction to Effective Business Writing

Writing Letters, Memos and Faxes

Writing Effective Reports

Unit 4 - Presentation and Social Interaction Skills

Introduction

Objectives

Oral Presentations

Business Meetings

Self Presentation for Job Selection

Organisational Culture and Recruitment

Unit 5 - An Introduction to Computers and Windows

Introduction

An Introduction to Windows

Controlling windows

Using Computer Disks

Launching Applications 2

Working with Files

Filing Structures

Computer Viruses

Changing Your Windows Settings

Unit 6 - Wordprocessing with Word

Introduction

What Can Your Wordprocessor Do?

Finding Your Way

Basic Styles

More Wordprocessing Techniques

Formatting Paragraphs

Other Features

Finishing Your Documents and Moving Forward

Unit 7 - Spreadsheets using Excel

Introduction

Introduction to Spreadsheets

Basic Excel Techniques

Using Formulae and Functions

Formatting: Changing the Appearance of the Worksheet

Basic Charting

Advanced Functions

Using a Worksheet for "Database" Activities

Worksheet Construction

Unit 8 - Databases Using Access

Introduction

Database Basics

Creating a Table and Using Forms

Reports

Relational Databases and Queries

Field Validation

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Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 112 hrs.

Business Skills

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