Business Management: Improving Organisational Practice

This is an introductory course and no previous knowledge of organisational studies is required

You do not need any specific experience or qualifications to enrol but you should feel comfortable engaging with some academic content

The course material does not assume that learners are currently working but to get the most out of this course it would be beneficial to have experience of a managerial or professional role

However past experience in the paid or voluntary sector will be just as relevant

Experiment with different concepts, tools and frameworks to enhance your organisational practice

Understand the effect of the broader environment on your organisation to increase your ability to adapt to change

Draw upon a range of managerial and study skills that will enhance your practice

Use theories that will support you to become a more efficient and supportive manager to your team

Ensure that the principles you deploy are ethical and promote equality and diversity in your organisation

Throughout the course you will demonstrate your progress through a series of tasks

Amalgamate your learning throughout the course and consider how to apply the skills you've learnt

This microcredential will increase your confidence in applying the latest management and organisational principles to your work and help you to develop as a more effective manager

In particular it will enhance the employability of

Professionals wishing to progress to management level

Professionals new to a management role without formal qualifications

Senior professionals looking to develop their existing skills to meet the increasing demands of the world around them

Self-employed professionals wanting to develop their skills and knowledge to achieve their own goals