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What you will learn - Learn To Understand Ethical Contract Management
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Get BIG Savings with our Ultimate Contract Management Bundle, 10 Certificate Courses
- Contract Management
- Business Ethics
- Business Writing
- Negotiation Skills
- Communication Strategies
- Collaborative Business Writing
- Archiving and Records Management
- Project Management
- Business Acumen
- Time Management
1. Contract Management: Learn To Understand Ethical Contract Management
It is easy to overlook the importance of contract management because it seems to be a boring, mundane topic. Contracts, however, are the basis of most business relationships. If contracts are managed well, business relationship will flourish. If they are not, companies face financial loss, relationship harm, and damaged reputations.
With our Contract Management Training Course, you will discover the specifics of how contract management works and how to effectively source agents.
By the end of this Contract Management Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Identify contract elements
- Understand ethical contract management
- Calculate value
- Negotiate contracts
- Create basic amendments
2. Business Ethics: Business Ethics are Vital for an Organization to be Successful
A company's ethics will determine its reputation. Good business ethics are essential for the long-term success of an organization. Implementing an ethical program will foster a successful company culture and increase profitability.
Developing a Business Ethics program takes time and effort, but doing so will do more than improve business, it will change lives.
A company's ethics will have an influence on all levels of business. It will influence all who interact with the company including customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, etc. All of these groups will have an effect on the way a company's ethics are developed.
It is a two-way street; the influence goes both ways, which makes understanding ethics a very important part of doing business today. Ethics is very important, as news can now spread faster and farther than ever before.
By the end of this Business Ethics Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Define and understand ethics
- Understand the benefits of ethics
- Create strategies to implement ethics at work
- Recognise social and business responsibility
- Identify ethical and unethical behavior
- Learn how to make ethical decisions and lead with integrity
3. Business Writing: Become an Expert at Writing Effective Emails, Letters, Reports and More
We all know that writing is one of the most important methods of business communication for most people, whether its e-mails, memos, proposals, or major reports. Lots of people struggle with the composition of these. Sometimes it's because they don't have to do it very often so, therefore, it doesn't flow as easily as they would like, sometimes because they are new to a role, or just because it's not their favorite thing.
This Business Writing Online Short Course will provide:
- A quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- An overview of some the typical business documents, letters, reports, proposals that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Course Topics:
- Spelling
- Punctuation
- Writing the Letter
- Proposals Key Info
By the end of the Business Writing Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the function/purpose of all of the above.
- Utilize the tips and techniques provided here to determine an appropriate structure to use for your business artifacts in different situations.
- Define proofreading and understand the techniques in improving proofreading skills.
- Define peer review and list ways peer review can help improve business writing skills.
- Notice (and correct) common spelling and grammar issues in business writing.
- List guidelines in printing and publishing business writing
4. Negotiation Skills: Understand The Phases Of Negotiation
Although people often think of boardrooms, suits, and million dollar deals when they hear the wordnegotiation, the truth is that we negotiate all the time.
This course will give you an understanding of the phases of negotiation, tools to use during a negotiation, and ways to build win-win solutions for all those involved.
The Negotiation Skills course will give you a sense of understanding your opponent and have the confidence to not settle for less than what you feel is fair. You will learn that an atmosphere of respect is essential, as uneven negations could lead to problems in the future.
By the end of this Negotiation Skills Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the basic types of negotiations, the phases of negotiations, and the skills needed for successful negotiating
- Understand and apply basic negotiating concepts
- Lay the groundwork for negotiation
- Identify what information to share and what to keep to yourself
- Understand basic bargaining techniques
- Apply strategies for identifying mutual gain
- Understand how to reach consensus and set the terms of agreement
- Deal with personal attacks and other difficult issues
- Use the negotiating process to solve everyday problems
- Negotiate on behalf of someone else
5. Communication Strategies: Build Better, Stronger, and More Fulfilling Relationships
For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it’s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look that you give to the cat, it all means something.
This course will help you understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them.
Course Topics:
- Paraverbal Communication
- Body Language
- The four stages in the Appreciative Inquiry model are known as the 4-D cycle
- Speaking Like a Star
- Positive Signals
By the end of this Communication Strategies Online Course, you will be able to:
- Understand what communication is
- Understand the different ways communication takes place
- Overcome communication blockages
- Make the most of non-verbal and paraverbal communication
- Understand and utilize the STAR method
- Listen actively and effectively
- Ask good questions
- Use appreciative inquiry as a communication tool
- Establish common ground with others
6. Collaborative Business Writing: Develop your Writing Skills to Have an Extra Edge in the Workplace
Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and instant messaging. Developing writing skills is still important in the business world as is creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas) giving you that extra edge in the workplace.
The Collaborative Business Writing course will give you the knowledge and skills to collaborate with others and create that important document. You will touch on the types of collaboration, and ways to improve them through certain tools and processes. These basic skills will provide you with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.
By the end of this Collaborative Business Writing Online Short Course, you should be able to:
- Define collaborative business writing
- Know different types of collaborative writing
- Know how to collaborate with team members
- Learn methods of handling conflict in writing
- Build collaborative writing teams
7. Archiving and Records Management: Discover the Basic Elements of Records Management Programs and Different Ways to Manage Records
Every organization is responsible for maintaining records. The ability to create, organize, and maintain records and archives is essential to success. Correct records keeping will not only offer liability protection; it will also increase efficiency and productivity. To put it simply, maintaining records and archives will improve the bottom line.
Records are in every organization. From purchasing receipts to tax documents to communications, they need to be identified and managed properly. The method of records management that a company uses should be tailored to fit the needs of the organization. There are, however, some basic concepts in most records management systems.
By the end of this Archiving and Records Management Online Course, you will be able to:
- Define records and archives
- Analyze records in context
- Classify records
- Understand different systems
- Maintain and convert records
8. Project Management: Being Able to Manage Projects is Important in Getting Things Done
In the past few decades, organizations have discovered something incredible: principles that have been used to create enormous successes in large projects can be applied to projects of any size to create amazing success. As a result, many employees are expected to understand project management techniques and how to apply them to projects of any size.
This Project Management Online Short Course will give you an overview of the entire project management process, as well as key project management tools that they can use every day.
By the end of this Project Management Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Define projects, project management, and project managers
- Identify the five process groups and nine knowledge areas as defined by the PMI
- Describe the triple constraint
- Perform a project needs assessment and write goals, requirements and deliverables
- Create key project documents, including the statement of work, project planning worksheet, and project charter
- Build a project schedule by estimating time, cost and resources
- Understand and use the work breakdown structure
- Create project planning documents, such as a schedule, risk management plan, and communication plan
- Use planning tools, including the Gantt chart, network diagram, and RACI chart
- Establish and use baselines
- Monitor and maintain the project
Perform basic management tasks, including leading status meetings and ensuring all documents are complete at the end of the project
9. Business Acumen: Increase your Financial Literacy & Improve Business Sense
Improve your judgment and decisiveness skills. Business Acumen is all about seeing the big picture and recognizing that all decisions no matter how small can have an effect on the bottom line. Increase your financial literacy and improve business sense.
Business Acumen will give you an advantage everyone wishes they had. The Business Acumen Online Short Course will help you recognize learning events, manage risk better, and increase your critical thinking. Business Acumen has the ability to influence your whole organization, and provide that additional edge that will lead to success.
By the end of this Business Acumen Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Know how to see the big picture
- Develop a risk management strategy
- Know how to practice financial literacy
- Develop critical thinking
- Practice management acumen
- Find key financial levers
10. Time Management: How To Manage Your Time And Get Things Done
Personal time management skills are essential skills for effective people. People who use these techniques on a regular basis are the highest achievers in all walks of life, from business to sport to public service. Making these skills part your daily routine will enable you to function exceptionally well, even under intense pressure.
As you master these skills you'll find that you take control of your workload, saying goodbye to the often intense stress of work overload. At the heart of time management is an important shift in focus: Concentrate on results, not on being busy. Many people spend their days in a frenzy of activity, but achieve very little, because they're not concentrating their effort on the things that matter the most.
Time management training begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded, prioritized and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. This entire process is supported by a skill set that should include personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisis management. We'll cover all this and more during this Time Management Online Short Course.
Course Topics:
- The SMART Way
- Urgent Important Matrix
- The 80/20 Rule
- Eat That Frog
- The Glass Jar
By the end of this Time Management Online Short Course you will be able to:
- Plan and prioritize daily activities efficiently and in a productive manner.
- Triumph over procrastination.
- Effectively deal with crises.
- Organize your workspace and workflow.
- Efficiently delegate.
- Ritualize your workload.
- Plan effective meetings.
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The Ultimate Contract Management 10 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Contract Management
Module One: Getting Started
- Course Objectives
Module Two: Defining Contract Management
- What is Contract Management?
- Contract Types
- Contract Elements
- Risks of Poor Contract Management
Module Three: Legal and Ethical Contract Management
- Contract Law I
- Contract Law II
- Defining Ethical Contract Management
- Ethical Breaches
Module Four: Contract Management Requests
- Choosing Potential Bidders
- RFPs and Technology
- Calculating Value
- Making a Choice
Module Five: How to Create a Contract
- Templates and Software
- Compliance
- Wording
- Risks of Noncompliance
Module Six: Contract Negotiations
- Be Prepared
- Prioritize Terms
- Remain Professional
- Execute the Contract
Module Seven: Assess Performance
- What Performance Can Be Assessed
- Creating Metrics
- Measuring Performance
- Improving Performance
Module Eight: Relationships
- Qualities of Effective Relationships
- Relationship Pitfalls
- Building Trust
- Maintaining Relationships
Module Nine: Amending Contracts
- Redlines and Strikeouts
- Replacing Clauses
- Describing Amendments
- Amendment Status
Module Ten: Conducting Audits
- Why Audit?
- Plan
- Establishing Procedures
- Investigate and Report
Module Eleven: Renewing Contracts
- Involve Stakeholders
- Review
- Check for Accuracy and Changes
- Update or Cancel
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Business Ethics
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - What is Ethics?
- What is Business Ethics?
- 10 Benefits of managing ethics
Module Three - Implementing Ethics in the Workplace
- Benefits
- Guidelines for managing ethics in the workplace
- Roles and responsibilities
Module Four - Employer / Employee Rights
- Privacy policies
- Harrassment issues
- Technology
Module Five - Business and Social Responsibilities
- Identifying types of responsibilities
- Handling conflicting social and business reponsibilities
Module Six - Ethical Decisions
- The basics
- Balancing personal and organisational ethics
- Common dilemmas
- Making ethical decisions
- Overcoming obstacles
Module Seven - Whistle Blowing
- Criteria and risk
- The process
- When you should "blow the whistle"
Module Eight - Managerial Ethics
- Ethical management
- Identifying the characteristics
- Ensuring ethical behavior
Module Nine - Unethical Behavior
- Recognise and identify
- Preventing
- Addressing
- Interventions
Module Ten - Ethics in Business (Part 1)
- Organisation basics
- Addressing the needs
- Ethical principles
Module Eleven - Ethics in Business (Part 2)
- Ethical Safeguards
- Developing a Code of Ethics
- Performing an Internal Ethics Audit
- Upholding the Ethics Program
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 3 - Business Writing
PART ONE – THE BUILDING BLOCKS
Section One: Getting Started
- a quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) – the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- an overview of some the typical business documents – letters, reports, proposals – that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Section Two: Spelling and Grammar
- Spelling
- Grammar
Section Three: Language and tone
- Clarity
- Conciseness
- Formality
- Focus
- Tone
Section Four: Sentences and Paragraphs
- Parts of a Sentence
- Sentence Length
- Punctuation
- Paragraphs
Section Five: Organization and Structure
- Organisation Approach
Section Six: Tools and Techniques
- The Reader
- The Requirement
- Write faster – effective writing
- Templates
- Proofreading
- Review/Peer Review
- The Appearance - Printing and Publishing
PART TWO – THE DOCUMENTS
Section Seven: Meeting Agendas
- The Basic Structure
Section Eight: E-mails
- Addressing your mails
- Brevity
- Formality
- Attachments
- Forwarding/replying
Section Nine: Business Letters
- The Basic Structure
- Writing the Letter
Section Ten: Proposals
- The Basic Outline
- Key information
- Sequence
- Choosing a Format
- Proposal Structure and Content
- Executive Summaries
Section Eleven: Reports
- Report Structure and format
Section Twelve: Requests for Proposal
- Requests for Proposals
Section Thirteen: Business Cases
- Business Cases
Section Fourteen: General Documentation
- General Documentation
Section Fifteen: Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Negotiation Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Negotiation
- Types of negotiations
- The three phases
- Skills for successful negotiation
Module Three - Getting Prepared
- Establishing your WATNA and BATNA
- Identifying your WAP
- Identifying your ZOPA
- Personal preparation
Module Four - Laying the Groundwork
- Setting the time and place
- Establishing common ground
- Creating a negotiation framework
- The negotiation process
Module Five - Phase One - Exchanging Information
- Getting off on the right foot
- What to share
- What to keep to yourself
Module Six - Phase Two - Bargaining
- What to expect
- Techniques to try
- How to break an impasse
Module Seven - About Mutual Gain
- Three ways to see your options
- About mutual gain
- Creating a mutual gain solution
- What do I want?
- What do they want?
- What do we want?
Module Eight - Phase Three - Closing
- Reaching consensus
- Building an agreement
- Setting the terms of the agreement
Module Nine - Dealing with Difficult Issues
- Being prepared for environmental tactics
- Dealing with personal attacks
- Controlling your emotions
- Deciding when it's time to walk away
Module Ten - Negotiating Outside the Boardroom
- Adapting the process for smaller negotiations
- Negotiating via telephone
- Negotiating via email
Module Eleven - Negotiating on Behalf of Someone Else
- Choosing the negotiating team
- Covering all the bases
- Dealing with tough questions
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Communication Strategies
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: The Big Picture
- What is Communication?
- How Do We Communicate?
- Who’s Listening?
Section Three: Barriers to Communication
- It All Starts with Me
- Common Barriers to Communication
- Language Barriers
- Cultural Barriers
- Location Barriers
Section Four: Paraverbal Communication Skills
- The Power of Pitch
- The Power of Tone
- Vocal Speed Camera
Section Five: Non-Verbal Communication
- Your Body Speaks its own Language
Section Six: Speak Like a STAR
Using STAR
- Situation
- Task
- Action
- Response
Section Seven: Listening Skills
- Ten Ways to Listen Better Today
- Understanding Active Listening
- Sending Positive Signals to Others
Section Eight: Asking Good Questions
- Asking Open Questions
- Probing Questions
Section Nine: Appreciative Inquiry
- The Four Stages
- The Purpose of Appreciative Inquiry
Section Ten: The Art of Conversation Using SPEAC
- Suppose
- Prepare
- Enquire
- Ascertain
- Change
Section Eleven: Advanced Communication Skills
- Precipitating Factors
- Common Ground
Section Twelve: Wrapping up
Course 6 - Collaborative Business Writing
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: What is Collaborative Business Writing?
- Clarifying the Objective
- Practical Writing Approaches
- Collaborative Writing Strategies
- Collaborative Writing Patterns
Module Three:Types of Collaborative Business Writing
- Construction – “Cut and Paste”
- Parallel Construction – “Puzzle”
- Sequential Summative Construction
- Integrating Construction
Module Four: Collaborative Team Members
- Team Leader Selection
- Chief Editor Selection
- Characteristics of Team Members
- Ways to Build Collaborative Writing Team
Module Five: Collaborative Tools and Processes
- Outlines and Storyboards
- Collaborative Planning
- Collaborative Revision
- Collaborative Team Cohesion
Module Six: Setting Style Guidelines
- Voice and Person
- Format
- Consistent Spelling of Commonly Used Words
- Numbers as Words or Figures
Module Seven: Barriers to Successful Collaborative Writing
- Hoarding
- Innovation
- Search
- Knowledge Transfer
Module Eight: Overcoming Collaborative Writing Barriers
- Practice T-shaped Management
- Building a Network of Alliances
- Implementing Enablers
- Assessing the Culture and Areas for Improvement
Module Nine: Styles of Dealing with Conflict
- Ensure that Good Relationships are the First Priority
- Keep People and Problems Separate
- Pay Attention to the Interests that are Being Presented
- Listen First, Talk Second
Module Ten:Tips for Successful Business Writing Collaboration
- Determine Purpose
- Formulate Outline and Organizational Format
- When Choosing a Team Leader, Remember…
- Assign Writing Tasks and Associated Duties
Module Eleven: Examples of Collaborative Business Writing
- Writing Emails
- Writing Reports
- Writing Training Manuals
- Writing Company Handbooks
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Archiving and Records Management
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Understanding Records
- What is Records Management?
- Defining Records
- Archives vs. Records
- Life Cycle
Module Three: Management of Records
- What Is and Is Not a Record?
- Record Programs
- Management of Systems
- Developing Standards
Module Four: Context I
- Techniques for Analyzing Records
- Collecting Information
- Organizational Needs
- Legal Demands
Module Five: Context II
- Routine Process
- Creative Process
- System Analysis
- Records Survey
Module Six: Classification
- Functionality
- Prioritize
- Assess and Review
- Develop a Tool
Module Seven: Paper-Based Systems
- Arranging and Grouping
- Building Files
- Elementary & Intermediate
- Metadata
Module Eight: Electronic Records
- Classifying
- Folders and Directories
- Groupings
- Metadata
Module Nine: Hybrid Systems
- Routine Processes
- Creative Processes
- Design
- Limitations
Module Ten: Appraisals & Systems
- Taxonomy of Values
- Macro Appraisal
- Strategy & Criteria
- Document & Review Decisions
Module Eleven: Record Maintenance
- Paper
- Electronic
- Create Archives
- Conversion
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Project Management
Module One - Getting Study
Module Two - Key Concepts (Part 1)
- What is a project?
- What is project management?
- What is a project manager?
Module Three - Key Concepts (Part 2)
- About the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- About the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- The five process groups
- The nine knowledge areas
- The triple contraint
Module Four - Initiation (Part 1)
- Identifying your Stakeholders
- Assessing Needs and Wants
- Setting a SMART project goal
- Creating requirements and deliverables
Module Five - Initiation (Part 2)
- Creating a statement of work
- Completing the project planning worksheet
- Completing the project charter
Module Six - Planning (Part 1)
- Managing expectations
- Creating a task list
- Estimating time
- Estimating resources
- Estimating costs
Module Seven - Planning (Part 2)
- Building the work breadkdown structure
- Creating the schedule
- Creating a risk management plan
- Creating a communication plan
Module Eight - Planning Tools
- The Gantt Chart
- The Network Diagram
- Using a RACI Chart
- Going the extra mile: Microsoft Project
Module Nine - Executing the Project
- Establishing baselines
- Monitoring project progress
- Triple constraint reduction methods
Module Ten - Maintaining and Controlling the Project
- Making the most of status updates
- Managing change
- Monitoring risks
Module Eleven - Closing Out
- Preparing for closeout
- Celebrating successes
- Learning from project challenges
- Scope verification
- A final to-do list
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 9 - Business Acumen
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Seeing the Big Picture
- Short and long term interactions
- Recognize growth opportunities
- Mindfulness of decisions
- Everything is related
Module Three - KPI's (Key Performance Indicators)
- Decisiveness
- Flexible
- Strong initiative
- Being intuitive
Module Four - Risk Management Strategies
- Continuous assessment
- Internal and external factors
- Making adjustments and corrections
- Knowing when to pull the trigger or plug
Module Five - Recognizing Learning Events
- Develop a sense of always learning
- Evaluate past decisions
- Problems are learning opportunities
- Recognize your blind spots
Module Six - You Need to Know These Answers and More
- What makes my company money?
- What were sales last year?
- What is our profit margin?
- What were our costs?
Module Seven - Financial Literacy (Part 1)
- Assets
- Financial Ratios
- Liabilities
- Equity
Module Eight - Financial Literacy (Part 2)
- Income statement
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow statement
- Read, read and read
Module Nine - Business Acumen in Management
- Talent management
- Change management
- Asset management
- Organisational management
Module Ten - Critical Thinking in Business
- Ask the right questions
- Organise data
- Evalute the information
- Make the decision
Module Eleven - Key Financial Levers
- Investing in people
- Effective communication
- Process improvement
- Goal alignment
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 10 - Time Management
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: SMARTER Goals
- The Three P’s
- Create SMARTER Goals
- Prioritizing Your Goals
- Visualize your Goals-Visualization
Section Three: Prioritizing Your Time
- The 80/20 Rule
- Prioritizing with the Urgent-Important Matrix
- Being Assertive...Saying “NO” to Requests you can’t meet.
Section Four: Planning
- Using To Do List
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
- Ready, Fire, Aim!
Section Five: Procrastination
- Why We Procrastinate
- Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- Eat That Frog!
Section Six: Managing Crisis
- When Crisis Calls...do you have a Contingency Plan?
- Creating a Plan
- Executing the Plan
- Lessons Learned
Section Seven: The Organized Workspace
- De-Clutter
- Managing Workflow
- Dealing with E-mail...email etiquette
- Using Calendars
Section Eight: Delegating
- When to Delegate?
- Who Should I Delegate to?
- Monitoring the Results
Section Nine: The Power of Ritual...Habits
- What is a Ritual/Routine?
- Example Rituals
- Using Rituals to Maximise Time
Section Ten: Meetings
- Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary... Is the meeting necessary?
- Using the PAT Approach
- Effective Agenda Writing
- Staying on Track
- Was the Meeting Worthwhile?
Section Eleven: Meeting Alternatives
- Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
- Teleconferencing
- E-mail Lists and Online Groups
- Collaboration Applications
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
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Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
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Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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What you will learn - Learn To Understand Ethical Contract Management
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- Contract Management
- Business Ethics
- Business Writing
- Negotiation Skills
- Communication Strategies
- Collaborative Business Writing
- Archiving and Records Management
- Project Management
- Business Acumen
- Time Management
1. Contract Management: Learn To Understand Ethical Contract Management
It is easy to overlook the importance of contract management because it seems to be a boring, mundane topic. Contracts, however, are the basis of most business relationships. If contracts are managed well, business relationship will flourish. If they are not, companies face financial loss, relationship harm, and damaged reputations.
With our Contract Management Training Course, you will discover the specifics of how contract management works and how to effectively source agents.
By the end of this Contract Management Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Identify contract elements
- Understand ethical contract management
- Calculate value
- Negotiate contracts
- Create basic amendments
2. Business Ethics: Business Ethics are Vital for an Organization to be Successful
A company's ethics will determine its reputation. Good business ethics are essential for the long-term success of an organization. Implementing an ethical program will foster a successful company culture and increase profitability.
Developing a Business Ethics program takes time and effort, but doing so will do more than improve business, it will change lives.
A company's ethics will have an influence on all levels of business. It will influence all who interact with the company including customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, etc. All of these groups will have an effect on the way a company's ethics are developed.
It is a two-way street; the influence goes both ways, which makes understanding ethics a very important part of doing business today. Ethics is very important, as news can now spread faster and farther than ever before.
By the end of this Business Ethics Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Define and understand ethics
- Understand the benefits of ethics
- Create strategies to implement ethics at work
- Recognise social and business responsibility
- Identify ethical and unethical behavior
- Learn how to make ethical decisions and lead with integrity
3. Business Writing: Become an Expert at Writing Effective Emails, Letters, Reports and More
We all know that writing is one of the most important methods of business communication for most people, whether its e-mails, memos, proposals, or major reports. Lots of people struggle with the composition of these. Sometimes it's because they don't have to do it very often so, therefore, it doesn't flow as easily as they would like, sometimes because they are new to a role, or just because it's not their favorite thing.
This Business Writing Online Short Course will provide:
- A quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- An overview of some the typical business documents, letters, reports, proposals that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Course Topics:
- Spelling
- Punctuation
- Writing the Letter
- Proposals Key Info
By the end of the Business Writing Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the function/purpose of all of the above.
- Utilize the tips and techniques provided here to determine an appropriate structure to use for your business artifacts in different situations.
- Define proofreading and understand the techniques in improving proofreading skills.
- Define peer review and list ways peer review can help improve business writing skills.
- Notice (and correct) common spelling and grammar issues in business writing.
- List guidelines in printing and publishing business writing
4. Negotiation Skills: Understand The Phases Of Negotiation
Although people often think of boardrooms, suits, and million dollar deals when they hear the wordnegotiation, the truth is that we negotiate all the time.
This course will give you an understanding of the phases of negotiation, tools to use during a negotiation, and ways to build win-win solutions for all those involved.
The Negotiation Skills course will give you a sense of understanding your opponent and have the confidence to not settle for less than what you feel is fair. You will learn that an atmosphere of respect is essential, as uneven negations could lead to problems in the future.
By the end of this Negotiation Skills Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the basic types of negotiations, the phases of negotiations, and the skills needed for successful negotiating
- Understand and apply basic negotiating concepts
- Lay the groundwork for negotiation
- Identify what information to share and what to keep to yourself
- Understand basic bargaining techniques
- Apply strategies for identifying mutual gain
- Understand how to reach consensus and set the terms of agreement
- Deal with personal attacks and other difficult issues
- Use the negotiating process to solve everyday problems
- Negotiate on behalf of someone else
5. Communication Strategies: Build Better, Stronger, and More Fulfilling Relationships
For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it’s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look that you give to the cat, it all means something.
This course will help you understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them.
Course Topics:
- Paraverbal Communication
- Body Language
- The four stages in the Appreciative Inquiry model are known as the 4-D cycle
- Speaking Like a Star
- Positive Signals
By the end of this Communication Strategies Online Course, you will be able to:
- Understand what communication is
- Understand the different ways communication takes place
- Overcome communication blockages
- Make the most of non-verbal and paraverbal communication
- Understand and utilize the STAR method
- Listen actively and effectively
- Ask good questions
- Use appreciative inquiry as a communication tool
- Establish common ground with others
6. Collaborative Business Writing: Develop your Writing Skills to Have an Extra Edge in the Workplace
Writing and communication skills have degraded with more and more people communicating through email and instant messaging. Developing writing skills is still important in the business world as is creating proper documents (such as proposals, reports, and agendas) giving you that extra edge in the workplace.
The Collaborative Business Writing course will give you the knowledge and skills to collaborate with others and create that important document. You will touch on the types of collaboration, and ways to improve them through certain tools and processes. These basic skills will provide you with that extra benefit in the business world that a lot of people are losing.
By the end of this Collaborative Business Writing Online Short Course, you should be able to:
- Define collaborative business writing
- Know different types of collaborative writing
- Know how to collaborate with team members
- Learn methods of handling conflict in writing
- Build collaborative writing teams
7. Archiving and Records Management: Discover the Basic Elements of Records Management Programs and Different Ways to Manage Records
Every organization is responsible for maintaining records. The ability to create, organize, and maintain records and archives is essential to success. Correct records keeping will not only offer liability protection; it will also increase efficiency and productivity. To put it simply, maintaining records and archives will improve the bottom line.
Records are in every organization. From purchasing receipts to tax documents to communications, they need to be identified and managed properly. The method of records management that a company uses should be tailored to fit the needs of the organization. There are, however, some basic concepts in most records management systems.
By the end of this Archiving and Records Management Online Course, you will be able to:
- Define records and archives
- Analyze records in context
- Classify records
- Understand different systems
- Maintain and convert records
8. Project Management: Being Able to Manage Projects is Important in Getting Things Done
In the past few decades, organizations have discovered something incredible: principles that have been used to create enormous successes in large projects can be applied to projects of any size to create amazing success. As a result, many employees are expected to understand project management techniques and how to apply them to projects of any size.
This Project Management Online Short Course will give you an overview of the entire project management process, as well as key project management tools that they can use every day.
By the end of this Project Management Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Define projects, project management, and project managers
- Identify the five process groups and nine knowledge areas as defined by the PMI
- Describe the triple constraint
- Perform a project needs assessment and write goals, requirements and deliverables
- Create key project documents, including the statement of work, project planning worksheet, and project charter
- Build a project schedule by estimating time, cost and resources
- Understand and use the work breakdown structure
- Create project planning documents, such as a schedule, risk management plan, and communication plan
- Use planning tools, including the Gantt chart, network diagram, and RACI chart
- Establish and use baselines
- Monitor and maintain the project
Perform basic management tasks, including leading status meetings and ensuring all documents are complete at the end of the project
9. Business Acumen: Increase your Financial Literacy & Improve Business Sense
Improve your judgment and decisiveness skills. Business Acumen is all about seeing the big picture and recognizing that all decisions no matter how small can have an effect on the bottom line. Increase your financial literacy and improve business sense.
Business Acumen will give you an advantage everyone wishes they had. The Business Acumen Online Short Course will help you recognize learning events, manage risk better, and increase your critical thinking. Business Acumen has the ability to influence your whole organization, and provide that additional edge that will lead to success.
By the end of this Business Acumen Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Know how to see the big picture
- Develop a risk management strategy
- Know how to practice financial literacy
- Develop critical thinking
- Practice management acumen
- Find key financial levers
10. Time Management: How To Manage Your Time And Get Things Done
Personal time management skills are essential skills for effective people. People who use these techniques on a regular basis are the highest achievers in all walks of life, from business to sport to public service. Making these skills part your daily routine will enable you to function exceptionally well, even under intense pressure.
As you master these skills you'll find that you take control of your workload, saying goodbye to the often intense stress of work overload. At the heart of time management is an important shift in focus: Concentrate on results, not on being busy. Many people spend their days in a frenzy of activity, but achieve very little, because they're not concentrating their effort on the things that matter the most.
Time management training begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded, prioritized and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. This entire process is supported by a skill set that should include personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisis management. We'll cover all this and more during this Time Management Online Short Course.
Course Topics:
- The SMART Way
- Urgent Important Matrix
- The 80/20 Rule
- Eat That Frog
- The Glass Jar
By the end of this Time Management Online Short Course you will be able to:
- Plan and prioritize daily activities efficiently and in a productive manner.
- Triumph over procrastination.
- Effectively deal with crises.
- Organize your workspace and workflow.
- Efficiently delegate.
- Ritualize your workload.
- Plan effective meetings.
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The Ultimate Contract Management 10 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Contract Management
Module One: Getting Started
- Course Objectives
Module Two: Defining Contract Management
- What is Contract Management?
- Contract Types
- Contract Elements
- Risks of Poor Contract Management
Module Three: Legal and Ethical Contract Management
- Contract Law I
- Contract Law II
- Defining Ethical Contract Management
- Ethical Breaches
Module Four: Contract Management Requests
- Choosing Potential Bidders
- RFPs and Technology
- Calculating Value
- Making a Choice
Module Five: How to Create a Contract
- Templates and Software
- Compliance
- Wording
- Risks of Noncompliance
Module Six: Contract Negotiations
- Be Prepared
- Prioritize Terms
- Remain Professional
- Execute the Contract
Module Seven: Assess Performance
- What Performance Can Be Assessed
- Creating Metrics
- Measuring Performance
- Improving Performance
Module Eight: Relationships
- Qualities of Effective Relationships
- Relationship Pitfalls
- Building Trust
- Maintaining Relationships
Module Nine: Amending Contracts
- Redlines and Strikeouts
- Replacing Clauses
- Describing Amendments
- Amendment Status
Module Ten: Conducting Audits
- Why Audit?
- Plan
- Establishing Procedures
- Investigate and Report
Module Eleven: Renewing Contracts
- Involve Stakeholders
- Review
- Check for Accuracy and Changes
- Update or Cancel
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Business Ethics
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - What is Ethics?
- What is Business Ethics?
- 10 Benefits of managing ethics
Module Three - Implementing Ethics in the Workplace
- Benefits
- Guidelines for managing ethics in the workplace
- Roles and responsibilities
Module Four - Employer / Employee Rights
- Privacy policies
- Harrassment issues
- Technology
Module Five - Business and Social Responsibilities
- Identifying types of responsibilities
- Handling conflicting social and business reponsibilities
Module Six - Ethical Decisions
- The basics
- Balancing personal and organisational ethics
- Common dilemmas
- Making ethical decisions
- Overcoming obstacles
Module Seven - Whistle Blowing
- Criteria and risk
- The process
- When you should "blow the whistle"
Module Eight - Managerial Ethics
- Ethical management
- Identifying the characteristics
- Ensuring ethical behavior
Module Nine - Unethical Behavior
- Recognise and identify
- Preventing
- Addressing
- Interventions
Module Ten - Ethics in Business (Part 1)
- Organisation basics
- Addressing the needs
- Ethical principles
Module Eleven - Ethics in Business (Part 2)
- Ethical Safeguards
- Developing a Code of Ethics
- Performing an Internal Ethics Audit
- Upholding the Ethics Program
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 3 - Business Writing
PART ONE – THE BUILDING BLOCKS
Section One: Getting Started
- a quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) – the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- an overview of some the typical business documents – letters, reports, proposals – that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Section Two: Spelling and Grammar
- Spelling
- Grammar
Section Three: Language and tone
- Clarity
- Conciseness
- Formality
- Focus
- Tone
Section Four: Sentences and Paragraphs
- Parts of a Sentence
- Sentence Length
- Punctuation
- Paragraphs
Section Five: Organization and Structure
- Organisation Approach
Section Six: Tools and Techniques
- The Reader
- The Requirement
- Write faster – effective writing
- Templates
- Proofreading
- Review/Peer Review
- The Appearance - Printing and Publishing
PART TWO – THE DOCUMENTS
Section Seven: Meeting Agendas
- The Basic Structure
Section Eight: E-mails
- Addressing your mails
- Brevity
- Formality
- Attachments
- Forwarding/replying
Section Nine: Business Letters
- The Basic Structure
- Writing the Letter
Section Ten: Proposals
- The Basic Outline
- Key information
- Sequence
- Choosing a Format
- Proposal Structure and Content
- Executive Summaries
Section Eleven: Reports
- Report Structure and format
Section Twelve: Requests for Proposal
- Requests for Proposals
Section Thirteen: Business Cases
- Business Cases
Section Fourteen: General Documentation
- General Documentation
Section Fifteen: Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Negotiation Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Negotiation
- Types of negotiations
- The three phases
- Skills for successful negotiation
Module Three - Getting Prepared
- Establishing your WATNA and BATNA
- Identifying your WAP
- Identifying your ZOPA
- Personal preparation
Module Four - Laying the Groundwork
- Setting the time and place
- Establishing common ground
- Creating a negotiation framework
- The negotiation process
Module Five - Phase One - Exchanging Information
- Getting off on the right foot
- What to share
- What to keep to yourself
Module Six - Phase Two - Bargaining
- What to expect
- Techniques to try
- How to break an impasse
Module Seven - About Mutual Gain
- Three ways to see your options
- About mutual gain
- Creating a mutual gain solution
- What do I want?
- What do they want?
- What do we want?
Module Eight - Phase Three - Closing
- Reaching consensus
- Building an agreement
- Setting the terms of the agreement
Module Nine - Dealing with Difficult Issues
- Being prepared for environmental tactics
- Dealing with personal attacks
- Controlling your emotions
- Deciding when it's time to walk away
Module Ten - Negotiating Outside the Boardroom
- Adapting the process for smaller negotiations
- Negotiating via telephone
- Negotiating via email
Module Eleven - Negotiating on Behalf of Someone Else
- Choosing the negotiating team
- Covering all the bases
- Dealing with tough questions
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 5 - Communication Strategies
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: The Big Picture
- What is Communication?
- How Do We Communicate?
- Who’s Listening?
Section Three: Barriers to Communication
- It All Starts with Me
- Common Barriers to Communication
- Language Barriers
- Cultural Barriers
- Location Barriers
Section Four: Paraverbal Communication Skills
- The Power of Pitch
- The Power of Tone
- Vocal Speed Camera
Section Five: Non-Verbal Communication
- Your Body Speaks its own Language
Section Six: Speak Like a STAR
Using STAR
- Situation
- Task
- Action
- Response
Section Seven: Listening Skills
- Ten Ways to Listen Better Today
- Understanding Active Listening
- Sending Positive Signals to Others
Section Eight: Asking Good Questions
- Asking Open Questions
- Probing Questions
Section Nine: Appreciative Inquiry
- The Four Stages
- The Purpose of Appreciative Inquiry
Section Ten: The Art of Conversation Using SPEAC
- Suppose
- Prepare
- Enquire
- Ascertain
- Change
Section Eleven: Advanced Communication Skills
- Precipitating Factors
- Common Ground
Section Twelve: Wrapping up
Course 6 - Collaborative Business Writing
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: What is Collaborative Business Writing?
- Clarifying the Objective
- Practical Writing Approaches
- Collaborative Writing Strategies
- Collaborative Writing Patterns
Module Three:Types of Collaborative Business Writing
- Construction – “Cut and Paste”
- Parallel Construction – “Puzzle”
- Sequential Summative Construction
- Integrating Construction
Module Four: Collaborative Team Members
- Team Leader Selection
- Chief Editor Selection
- Characteristics of Team Members
- Ways to Build Collaborative Writing Team
Module Five: Collaborative Tools and Processes
- Outlines and Storyboards
- Collaborative Planning
- Collaborative Revision
- Collaborative Team Cohesion
Module Six: Setting Style Guidelines
- Voice and Person
- Format
- Consistent Spelling of Commonly Used Words
- Numbers as Words or Figures
Module Seven: Barriers to Successful Collaborative Writing
- Hoarding
- Innovation
- Search
- Knowledge Transfer
Module Eight: Overcoming Collaborative Writing Barriers
- Practice T-shaped Management
- Building a Network of Alliances
- Implementing Enablers
- Assessing the Culture and Areas for Improvement
Module Nine: Styles of Dealing with Conflict
- Ensure that Good Relationships are the First Priority
- Keep People and Problems Separate
- Pay Attention to the Interests that are Being Presented
- Listen First, Talk Second
Module Ten:Tips for Successful Business Writing Collaboration
- Determine Purpose
- Formulate Outline and Organizational Format
- When Choosing a Team Leader, Remember…
- Assign Writing Tasks and Associated Duties
Module Eleven: Examples of Collaborative Business Writing
- Writing Emails
- Writing Reports
- Writing Training Manuals
- Writing Company Handbooks
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Archiving and Records Management
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Understanding Records
- What is Records Management?
- Defining Records
- Archives vs. Records
- Life Cycle
Module Three: Management of Records
- What Is and Is Not a Record?
- Record Programs
- Management of Systems
- Developing Standards
Module Four: Context I
- Techniques for Analyzing Records
- Collecting Information
- Organizational Needs
- Legal Demands
Module Five: Context II
- Routine Process
- Creative Process
- System Analysis
- Records Survey
Module Six: Classification
- Functionality
- Prioritize
- Assess and Review
- Develop a Tool
Module Seven: Paper-Based Systems
- Arranging and Grouping
- Building Files
- Elementary & Intermediate
- Metadata
Module Eight: Electronic Records
- Classifying
- Folders and Directories
- Groupings
- Metadata
Module Nine: Hybrid Systems
- Routine Processes
- Creative Processes
- Design
- Limitations
Module Ten: Appraisals & Systems
- Taxonomy of Values
- Macro Appraisal
- Strategy & Criteria
- Document & Review Decisions
Module Eleven: Record Maintenance
- Paper
- Electronic
- Create Archives
- Conversion
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Project Management
Module One - Getting Study
Module Two - Key Concepts (Part 1)
- What is a project?
- What is project management?
- What is a project manager?
Module Three - Key Concepts (Part 2)
- About the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- About the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- The five process groups
- The nine knowledge areas
- The triple contraint
Module Four - Initiation (Part 1)
- Identifying your Stakeholders
- Assessing Needs and Wants
- Setting a SMART project goal
- Creating requirements and deliverables
Module Five - Initiation (Part 2)
- Creating a statement of work
- Completing the project planning worksheet
- Completing the project charter
Module Six - Planning (Part 1)
- Managing expectations
- Creating a task list
- Estimating time
- Estimating resources
- Estimating costs
Module Seven - Planning (Part 2)
- Building the work breadkdown structure
- Creating the schedule
- Creating a risk management plan
- Creating a communication plan
Module Eight - Planning Tools
- The Gantt Chart
- The Network Diagram
- Using a RACI Chart
- Going the extra mile: Microsoft Project
Module Nine - Executing the Project
- Establishing baselines
- Monitoring project progress
- Triple constraint reduction methods
Module Ten - Maintaining and Controlling the Project
- Making the most of status updates
- Managing change
- Monitoring risks
Module Eleven - Closing Out
- Preparing for closeout
- Celebrating successes
- Learning from project challenges
- Scope verification
- A final to-do list
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 9 - Business Acumen
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Seeing the Big Picture
- Short and long term interactions
- Recognize growth opportunities
- Mindfulness of decisions
- Everything is related
Module Three - KPI's (Key Performance Indicators)
- Decisiveness
- Flexible
- Strong initiative
- Being intuitive
Module Four - Risk Management Strategies
- Continuous assessment
- Internal and external factors
- Making adjustments and corrections
- Knowing when to pull the trigger or plug
Module Five - Recognizing Learning Events
- Develop a sense of always learning
- Evaluate past decisions
- Problems are learning opportunities
- Recognize your blind spots
Module Six - You Need to Know These Answers and More
- What makes my company money?
- What were sales last year?
- What is our profit margin?
- What were our costs?
Module Seven - Financial Literacy (Part 1)
- Assets
- Financial Ratios
- Liabilities
- Equity
Module Eight - Financial Literacy (Part 2)
- Income statement
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow statement
- Read, read and read
Module Nine - Business Acumen in Management
- Talent management
- Change management
- Asset management
- Organisational management
Module Ten - Critical Thinking in Business
- Ask the right questions
- Organise data
- Evalute the information
- Make the decision
Module Eleven - Key Financial Levers
- Investing in people
- Effective communication
- Process improvement
- Goal alignment
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 10 - Time Management
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: SMARTER Goals
- The Three P’s
- Create SMARTER Goals
- Prioritizing Your Goals
- Visualize your Goals-Visualization
Section Three: Prioritizing Your Time
- The 80/20 Rule
- Prioritizing with the Urgent-Important Matrix
- Being Assertive...Saying “NO” to Requests you can’t meet.
Section Four: Planning
- Using To Do List
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
- Ready, Fire, Aim!
Section Five: Procrastination
- Why We Procrastinate
- Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- Eat That Frog!
Section Six: Managing Crisis
- When Crisis Calls...do you have a Contingency Plan?
- Creating a Plan
- Executing the Plan
- Lessons Learned
Section Seven: The Organized Workspace
- De-Clutter
- Managing Workflow
- Dealing with E-mail...email etiquette
- Using Calendars
Section Eight: Delegating
- When to Delegate?
- Who Should I Delegate to?
- Monitoring the Results
Section Nine: The Power of Ritual...Habits
- What is a Ritual/Routine?
- Example Rituals
- Using Rituals to Maximise Time
Section Ten: Meetings
- Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary... Is the meeting necessary?
- Using the PAT Approach
- Effective Agenda Writing
- Staying on Track
- Was the Meeting Worthwhile?
Section Eleven: Meeting Alternatives
- Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
- Teleconferencing
- E-mail Lists and Online Groups
- Collaboration Applications
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Requirements
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
FAQS
1. Who are Courses For Success?
Courses For Success is a course platform that started in 2008
with 5 courses, since then we have grown to over 10,000 online courses.
Our courses span across the following categories:
•Animal
•Beauty
•Business
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•Finance
•Lifestyle
•IT & Software
•Personal Development
•Teaching & Academics
2. Is there a refund/cancellation policy?
Yes, we have a 7-day money-back refund policy.
3. What is the FREE Personal Success Training Program?
The Personal Success Training Program
was developed by Courses For Success to help our customers achieve
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course or bundle purchase this month. This is a limited time offer!
4. Are there any requirements to study this course?
No,
anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter
is encouraged to take our course. There are no entry requirements to
take this course.
5. Do I require to have finished high school to complete this course?
No,
you do not require a High School Diploma or to have finished school to
study this course, this course is open to anyone who would like to take
this course.
6. What if English is not my first language?
This
course is provided in English, however, due to the digital nature of
our training, you can take your time studying the material and make use
of tools such as google translate and Grammarly.
7. Is this course online or conducted in person?
All our courses are accessible online on any device. You may complete them at your own pace and at your own time.
8. How do I receive my course?
After
you have completed the payment, you will receive a confirmation email
and tax receipt. You will also receive an email containing your course
login details (username and password), as well as instructions on how to
access and log in to your course via the internet with any device,
please check your junk/spam folder in the event that you do not receive
the email.
9. When does this course start?
Providing
you have internet access you can start this course whenever you like,
just go to the login page and insert your username and password and you
can access the online material.
10. What is online learning like?
Online learning is easy, if not easier than a traditional academic situation.
By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace.
Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.
11. What computer skills do I need for my course?
You
don't need to be a computer expert to succeed with our online training,
but you should be comfortable typing, using the internet and be capable
of using common software (such as Microsoft word).
12. How long will you have access to the online course?
The majority of our courses have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.
Please also check the course summary, as a small selection of courses have limited access.
13. How long will my course take?
Course duration, is listed under Course Summary
14. Do I need to buy textbooks?
All the required material for your course is included in the online system, you do not need to buy anything else.
15. Is the course interactive?
Yes, all our courses are interactive.
16. Is there an assessment or exam?
Yes,
you will be required to complete a multiple-choice test online at the
end of your course, you can do this test as many times as you require.
17. What type of certificate will I receive?
You
will receive a Certificate of Completion that is applicable worldwide,
which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share
the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers and employers.
Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles
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Our
completion certificates are very valuable and will help you progress in
your work environment and show employers how committed you are to learn
new skills, you might even get a promotion.
18. Will this course be credited by universities?
No, it is not equivalent to a college or university credit.
19. Am I guaranteed to get a job with this certificate?
This course will give you the skills you need to help you obtain employment, but it’s up to you if you get the job or not.
20. How will this course assist me with my career?
Studying
and completing this course will show employers that you have the
knowledge in this field, additionally you will gain more confidence in
this area of expertise.
21. How long is the certificate valid for?
The Certificates are valid for life and do not need renewing.
22. Can I take more than one course at a time?
Courses
are studied online at your own pace and you are free to study as many
or as few courses as you wish, we also offer online course bundles that
allow you to save on additional courses so that you may get all the
topics related to your training goals in one go.
23. What are the Payment Methods available? Is there a payment plan?
We accept payments via PayPal, Credit Card and Bank Transfer.
Payment Plans: We have partnered with Partial.ly, to offer our own in house payment plan. Everyone is Pre-Approved, providing the initial deposit is paid in full.
To pay via bank transfer contact us info@coursesforsuccess.com
24. Can I purchase for multiple people?
Yes, you can do this by purchasing individually via website or send us a request via email at info@coursesforsuccess.com
25. Can I request for an invoice before purchase?
Yes, you can request for an invoice via email at info@coursesforsuccess.com
26. Purchase for a gift?
Yes, you can purchase this course as a gift, simply send an email to info@coursesforsuccess.com, with the course details and we can accommodate this.
27. Can I create my own course bundle?
Yes,
you can customize your own bundle. Please send us the complete list
with the exact course link of the courses you'd like to bundle up via
email info@coursesforsuccess.com and we will create them for you. *Each course access, time of completion and certification varies depending on the course type.
28. How will I contact Courses For Success if I have any questions?
You can contact our support team, at any time through live chat on our website, or email at info@coursesforsuccess.com, or by calling one of our phone numbers depending on which country you are in.
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