Course description
SFEDI Diploma in Business Advice & Support at SCQF Level 8 (Online Supported by Workshops and Mentoring)
The SFEDI Diploma in Business Advice and Support has been designed for professionals working in the field of business and enterprise support. It has been designed to develop the capability of advisers, enabling them to deliver high impact interventions.
The Academy of Leadership & Management has been delivering the 'Premier Adviser' programme which leads to the award of the SFEDI Diploma in Business & Enterprise Support since 2013.. Recognising the busy schedule of a business adviser and the needs of their employers, the six month programme has been designed by our team (all of whom have a business advising background) to provide a flexible, customised learning solution. It is delivered through a unique blend of on-line learning, coaching and personal development activity. Assessment is focused on the workplace, through a combination of practical assignments and observation.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
There are no formal entry requirements but participants will normally be practising business advisers with a client caseload.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
For You
- Gain a range of key business advising skills and put them into practice in your own role
- Build your business advising capabilities – motivate and engage clients, manage relationships confidently
For Your Organization
- Effective and confident business advisers
- Better relationships and communication with clients
- Proven skills – to get this qualification, business advisers will need to show that they can transfer their new skills to their organisation
- Business advisers with the tools to develop their own skills and abilities
Training Course Content
5 modules:
- Building Business Support Relationships
- Personal Professional Development
- Understanding Economic Development
- Understanding Business & Enterprise Support
- Delivering Business & Enterprise Support
Why choose The Academy of Leadership & Management
Personalised, flexible 1:1 approach to executive and key people development
Highly experienced and qualified faculty of coaches and trainers
Delivering accredited online/blended training since 2011
Continuing Studies
Successful students now have the opportunity to progress to advanced entry to the BA Business and Enterprise through our arrangements with Edinburgh Napier University. This programme offers a unique opportunity for those without a relevant degree to enter the course in the final year. The delivery approach is flexible, minimising attendance requirements and maximising impact.
Completion of the SFEDI Diploma also provides an opportunity to progress to ILM qualifications at Level 7.