Business Management EDI Certificate

Our Business Management  course, accredited by EDI, has been written by subject experts as an introduction to the industry and leads to an EDI recognised qualification. Click on each of the tabs below to find out more about this course, the EDI qualification, our Tutor support and unique Online Student Community.
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Course Overview

This course will help you understand the principles of managing staff and resources in a variety of businesses. It is also suited to general managers already in charge of a small organisation or department who want a broad understanding of management techniques.

You will gain an understanding of a manager's role, the legal requirements when recruiting staff, techniques for retaining and parting with staff, and how to monitor and review staff performance. It also shows you how to apply good practice in developing staff and defining equal opportunities legislation.


Qualification

By completing this course you will be able to gain an EDI Certificate in Business Management Level 2

EDI is one of the largest accredited awarding bodies in the UK vocational sector. EDI Qualifications recognise the ability to gain a good knowledge and understanding of a subject area while being able to perform varied tasks with some guidance or supervision.

Business Management EDI Certificate
Gaining the EDI Certificate in Business Management will really help to boost your job prospects. It will enhance your CV and help get you noticed by potential employers. It will also show that you are self-motivated and committed to your personal development.

Learning at this level involves building knowledge and/or skills in relation to an area of work or a subject area and is appropriate for many job roles. EDI qualifications are achieved through a mixture of continuous assessment and a final written test.

Students are advised to ensure that they are following a course of study which leads to an appropriate form of qualification for their intended occupation. Advice on appropriate qualifications is available from local authorities and employers or sector skills councils.

What's Included

All Inclusive Package  Yes - no hidden extras 
Low Monthly Repayments  Affordable repayments over 12 months 
Personal Dedicated Tutor  Yes 
Qualified Tutor  Yes - in subject matter and in distance learning 
Tutor Support Period  Up to 1 Year 
Online Forum  Yes - 24 hours a day 
Email contact  Yes 
Phone contact  Yes - within course tutoring hours 
Student Newsletter  Yes - online Newsletter 
Student Award Scheme  Automatic entry into the scheme 
Guaranteed Success  Yes - Certificate on completion 
Qualification  Business Management EDI Certificate 
Awarding Body  EDI  
Attainment Level  Level 2 EDI  
NUS Membership  NUS Extra Card - The definitive student discount card with a range of exclusive discounts 

Careers

At the end of your Home Learning Course, and with the qualification you want under your belt, the door to a new career is close at hand.

With this course you will be able to apply for jobs as a Team Leader or Office Manager and could earn salaries of up to £35,000* per annum.

*Source: Hays

Example Roles

Office Manager
£26,000
Source: Elizabeth Hunt: Salary Survey and Employment Outlook 2007
Team Leader
£24,000
Source: Artis Recruitment: Salary Survey and Market Summary - Q1 2008

Student Community

Once you're a member of our Virtual Learning Community you can tap into a great deal more – anywhere and anytime:

Our unique Virtual Learning Community delivers a more involving study experience and greater student success rates. Once registered you'll be able to:

  • Meet and chat with any of our 65,000 students
  • Participate in online discussion boards
  • Set up and manage your own Personal Study Area
  • Interact with your Tutor
  • Access your assignments and course materials
  • Participate in interactive quizzes and e-assessments
  • Watch video-casts and download online tutorials
  • Access a library of user generated content
  • Access additional learning tools
  • Access anywhere 24 hours a day
Take a tour of our unique Virtual Learning Community.
Take a tour of our unique Virtual Learning Community.

Home Learning College is the only vocational home study provider within the UK to offer students an interactive online community. Access to our Virtual Learning Community means that you’ll have all the flexibility and benefits of studying from home whilst ensuring that you are never actually studying alone.

Student Testimonials

Many thousands of Home Learning College students succeed in their studies with us every year. Their success is proof that home learning can really make a difference to your life. Not long ago they were in exactly the same position as you, wanting better promotion prospects or a new career.

Setting their sights on a qualification that would get them where they wanted to be, they found their motivation to study. Today they are working in all sorts of exciting and rewarding careers throughout the UK - and worldwide. Here you can hear about their experience of qualifying for a new career with Home Learning College.

Study Plan

Your course material will cover a wide variety of topics and subjects.

The course units are designed to allow you to build logically on your knowledge and monitor your own progress as you work through the course material. You don't need to know anything about the subject before you start.

  • Contracts Of Employment
  • Equal Opportunities
  • Disciplinary Management
  • Categorising Conduct
  • Managing Assertiveness
  • Evaluating Your Situation
  • Time Balance Techniques
  • Stress
  • Relaxation
  • Time Management Techniques
  • The Manager's Role
  • Managing Yourself, People, Information And Finance
  • Recruiting Staff
  • Legal Aspects Of Employment
  • Keeping Staff
  • Parting With Staff
  • Performance Management

Read the Business Management course contents.

Study Details

Each new study topic adds to the knowledge you have already gained, and you should be able to complete the entire course within approximately 80 hours of study.
3 months 7 hours
6 months 4 hours
12 months 2 hours

Exams  Assignment taken at home 
Entry Requirement  none 
Study Hours  80 hours
Quality Materials  Yes - written by industry experts 
Number of Units 
Number of Assignments 

Our Business Management EDI Certificate material is written by experts.

Read Business Management sample course material.


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Business Management EDI Certificate

Business Management EDI Certificate

With this course students can be assured a comprehensive study experience which will prepare them for a variety of office roles

What will I get out of the course?

  • Knowledge and new skills
  • Higher earning potential
  • Specialist knowledge of business management
  • EDI Certificate in Business Management
  • Full Tutor support

10 Great Reasons to enrol today

  • Gain a recognised Professional Qualification