Introduction
Whatever your role in business or the public sector there is a growing requirement to be commercially astute. You are expected to have a clear understanding of the financial implications of managing budgets and demonstrate value for money - where all decisions cost or save money.

Typical Objectives:

	Demystifying accounting terms, and interpreting key financial information
	Enabling you to run any department/business unit involving financial decisions
	Controlling and managing the financial aspects of a project
	Being able to measure your performance more effectively
	Developing the confidence to analyse and discuss key financial decisions as a peer with colleagues, clients, suppliers and partners
	Going into the world of business, with confidence
	Offering a recognised qualification - the ‘Diploma in Business Competence

Sample Programme
The Diploma is obtained by taking a course which comprises approximately 30 hours of study which can be spread over a period of time - such as modular. with work-based assignments. Gaining the qualification is through a two hour examination at the end of the course.

Outline

	An Introduction to Business Law; which gives an introduction to the basics of business and the relevant legislation
	Understanding Business Accounts; which shows how to understand business documents
	Measuring Business Performance; which shows how to measure the success or failure of a business
	Costing & Pricing; which shows how to control costs and how to set prices for profitability

Activities to consider:

	Achieving Results through People
	Finance for Non-financial Managers
	Sales Team Management
	Supplier Management

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