Certificate of Business Planning
The key to a successful business is strategic planning and goal setting. Our Online Courses Australia Certificate of Business Planning course aims to provide you with the knowledge needed to own or run a successful business. This course covers key strategic business areas that a successful plan must include, such as core values, purpose, and mission statements.
Enrol in this course today to avoid losing significant amounts of time and money in your future.
Students will learn about:
- What a business plan is, and its main components.
- The difference between a vision statement and a mission statement.
- Legal and administrative requirements of a business.
- The importance of a business name.
- The importance of setting goals and objectives in a business setting.
- Strategies for coping with growth.
- Different types of business risks.
- Marketing process.
- Operations planning.
- The importance of human resources.
- The purpose of financial planning.
Career Prospects
- Strategic Planner.
- Management Consultant.
- Project Risk Manager.
- Development Analyst.
- Business Analyst.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered 100% online. Upon enrolment students are issued with a login and password, providing access to OCA's e-learning centre. For a full demo of the OCA student experience from enrolment to graduation click here.
Recognition & Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an OCA Certificate of Achievement in Business Planning. There are no pre-requisites to this course.
Units of Study
This course has 11 units of study.
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1. Introduction to Business Planning
- The business plan.
- Strategic and operational planning.
- Feasibility studies.
- The executive summary.
2. Focus and Direction
- Deciding on direction.
- Visualising future business directions.
- Vision and mission statements.
3. Legal and Administrative Requirements
- Legal structure of a business.
- Business names.
- Taxation.
- Regulations.
- Licenses and permits.
- Types of business ownership.
4. Developing Objectives and Strategies
- Setting goals and objectives.
- SWOT and GAP analysis.
- Strategies for achieving objectives.
5. Planning for Growth
- Planned as opposed to runaway growth.
- Subcontracting.
- Franchising.
- Licensing.
- The growth plan.
6. Risk Management and Contingencies
- Approaches to risk management.
- Identifying business risks.
7. Systems
- System components.
- The quality audit.
- Benchmarking.
- Business plans as a mechanism of control.
8. Marketing Plans
- The definition of marketing.
- Marketing requirements.
- The marketing process.
- Market research.
- Iimplications of unplanned marketing.
9. Operation Plans
- Control of business operations.
- Writing an operation plan.
10. Human Resource Plans
- The value of human resources.
- Occupational health and safety.
- The skills and competencies of different staff.
11. Financial Plans
- The importance of financial planning.
- Establishment costs and start up capital.
- Cash flow forecasts.
- Profit and loss statements.
How Long Does The Course Take?
This short course should take approximately 100 hours.
Each unit should take approximately 10-12 hours. Maximum six months access to this online course.
Course Costs
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Pay Now Cost$499
Payment Plan
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$50 Deposit
$50/Week for 12 Weeks
Total Payment Plan Cost $650
