Professional Training

Business Acumen Introductory Programme

CIPD Learning, Online
Length
4-6 hours
Price
450 GBP excl. VAT
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Course delivery
Self-Paced Online
Length
4-6 hours
Price
450 GBP excl. VAT
Next course start
Start anytime See details
Course delivery
Self-Paced Online

Course description

In order to design and deliver effective people solutions, aspiring people professionals must understand their organisations as well as the external influences and trends impacting them. This Introductory Programme encourages people practitioners to start thinking from a business perspective and be more curious about the organisations they work for. Learners will develop commercial drive, gaining a deeper understanding of the world of work and the principles underpinning ethical practice and good governance.

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Suitability - Who should attend?

Is this course right for me?

This course will help people practitioners with limited experience become more confident when discussing business matters, particularly in relation to their own organisation, and apply their learning for practical outcomes. Armed with a firm foundation in business acumen, learners will be able to excel in their roles and add value, helping organisations achieve business objectives.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

The purpose of this course is to:

  • explain the business model of your organisation and how it relates to the broader business landscape
  • explain the importance of measures and metrics in business, as well as consider some common tools that can be put into practice
  • map a business planning process and list its key elements
  • discuss the principles underpinning ethical business and good governance
  • describe how to best manage successful business relationships and partnershi

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll be have the confidence and skills to:

  • support your organisation’s goals and strategy more effectively through a greater understanding of your organisation’s business model and sector
  • use, measure and create metrics to support your organisation’s business outcomes and contribute to its success
  • contribute to the business planning process of your organisation
  • contribute to establishing and maintaining ethical business practices and good governance within the organisation
  • nurture successful business relationships and partnerships.

Training Course Content

Programme structure:

  • Topic 1: Navigating your business model
  • Topic 2: Knowing the numbers
  • Topic 3: Business planning
  • Topic 4: Business ethics
  • Topic 5: B2B partnering

Course delivery details

Featuring a mix of written, video and interactive content, this course will take six hours to complete, including reflective questions throughout. Learners engage at their own pace via the CIPD Learning Hub, a self-serve online platform, and join one live webinar that runs twice a year.

You will be able to access the course for 12 months from purchase and the CIPD Learning Hub will remain accessible to you for 24 months.

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Expenses

Course Price: £450.00 exc. VAT

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