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Diploma in Business Administration QLS Level 4
Course at QLS Level 4
Endorsement Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
Study Method Distance Learning
Course Duration 400 Hours
Entry Requirements No Entry Requirements
Start Date Ongoing
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Online Business Diploma.

Explore the core skills and essential industry insights required to begin or advance rewarding careers in high-level business administration.  Discover what makes the difference between an entry-level admin worker and a professionally-qualified administrative specialist.  Private and public sector organisations at all levels depend upon flawless administration services to facilitate largely every aspect of day to day operations.  Even in the instance of a primarily practical brand or service provider, administration lies at the heart of every successful business.  In an era of large-scale application automation, the human workforce is still depended on to plan, implement, oversee and manage all aspects of business administration.

This Online Business Diploma, has been designed for those already working in an office environment, or perhaps looking to begin a new career in an administrative capacity.  No specific prior education or professional experience is required to get the very most out of this diploma, which has the potential to help candidates begin careers above entry-level.  Over the course of 13 insightful and intensive modules, candidates are gradually guided through each and every core element of professional business administration from a contemporary corporate perspective.

Beginning with a general overview of the business environment, course content on this diploma business administration online, introduces candidates to the most important fundamentals of administrative management, a series of crucial human resource management discussions and the management of finances, resources and performance.  Candidates also explore the basics of business marketing, risk assessment and management, a number of effective time management strategies, stress management and ultimately how to start and manage a successful business.

This diploma of business administration online, is delivered over 13 modules:

Module 1 – The Business Environment

In the first course module, candidates are provided with a broad overview of the business environment in general, incorporating a close inspection of micro and macro environments.  Course content introduces a series of business types and their respective ownerships, a variety of internal and external factors that can affect a business, business ethics, the social responsibilities of the modern business and more.

Module 2 – Fundamentals of Administrative Management

A comprehensive introduction to the concept of administrative management follows in the second module, which provides candidates with an important definition as to what management means from a contemporary business perspective.  A series of general management principles are outlined, along with several important management functions and characteristics.

Module 3 – HR Management

Human resource management forms the primary core focus of Module 3, which begins by introducing candidates to the primary functions of the human resource manager and a series of important HR ethics.  Along with the primary objectives of human resource management for the modern business, course content covers professional HR planning.

Module 4 – Performance Management

Diploma Module 4 brings performance management into discussion, with specific focus on the primary objectives, functions and benefits of professional performance management.  The concept of the performance appraisal is also outlined and explored.

Module 5 – Managing Finance

A series of financial management concepts and teachings are introduced in the following module.  Course content covers a number of contemporary issues, including the objectives and functions of financial management, scope for financial management, planning for funds and an overview of financial responsibility and accountability.

Module 6 – Managing Resources

Resource management from a contemporary business perspective represents the primary core focus of Module 6, which explores the most important requirements for the provision of effective resource management and the benefits of planning/implementing a workable resource management strategy.  Candidates also explore a series of challenges and issues related to resource management.

Module 7 – Effective Marketing

A brief introduction to effective business marketing is provided in Module 7, which guides candidates through the specifics of both creating and implementing an efficient marketing plan.  Course content also provides an overview of the “6 Ps” and the core elements of the marketing mix.

Module 8 – Business Communications and Report Writing

The importance of exceptionally strong business communications is outlined and explored in Module 8, which also walks students through the basics of professional report writing.  Along with exploring the key elements and structures of several reports and business communication types, candidates are guided through the most important key guidelines for effective corporate communications in general.

Module 9 – Time, Stress and Crisis Management

The following course module introduces candidates to a series of strategies for effectively and efficiently managing both time and stress.  Along with an overview of workable and efficient stress management techniques, course content covers the preparation and implementation of an effective crisis management plan.

Module 10 – Assess, Manage and Monitor Risks

Risk management enter the conversation in Module 10, which guides candidates through a brief history of risk management and its most important core elements.  Along with an overview of contemporary risk management as it exists today, course content provides an introduction to a wide variety of risk types and risk management tools.

Module 11 – Build and Maintain Effective Customer Relations

The importance of building and consistently managing strong customer relations represents the primary theme throughout Module 11, breaking the concept of customer relationship-management down to its core components.  Along with exploring the traits and behaviours of positive and negative customers, candidates learn exactly how to transform negative customer experiences into positives for the business.

Module 12 – Team Management

Course content in Module 12 focuses primarily on team management skills and associated theoretical teachings.  A variety of critical subtopics are covered, including the benefits of professional team management, how to build effective teams, an overview of the different types of business teams and an introduction to Bruce Tuckman's Team Development Model.

Module 13 – Starting a Business

In the final course module, candidates are guided through the most important aspects and considerations for those interested in starting their own businesses.  Along with a comprehensive overview of the advantages of running a private business, course content introduces professional business plans, the marketing plan, effective methods for projecting costs, workable pricing methods and more.

Payment Option

Paying in Instalments: £540(interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £108

No of Instalments: 12

Each Instalment: £36

Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £440

Course Endorsed

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Our business administration courses are designed to support ambitious candidates as they climb the ladder in any area of business. An intermediate Level 3 Certificate could be the ideal choice for newcomers looking to get a strong start, or experienced personnel ready to take the next step in their career.

No - it is not necessary to have any prior experience or qualifications to successfully enrol on any of our courses. All business administration programmes begin with simple topics and gradually progress towards more complex and advanced knowledge areas.  Prior experience and qualifications are therefore unnecessary.

Selecting the most appropriate course means finding a program that pairs with your preferences and your expectations.  If you are looking to build a successful career in high-level leadership, we recommend choosing a diploma-level course. If simply exploring the basics as a newcomer, a lower-level certificate could be ideal.

The enrolment process takes place online and can be completed within a matter of minutes.  All you need to do is complete and submit the online form on our website, complete the payment process and wait to receive your login credentials.  After which, you can begin working through your business administration course at your own pace.

Your assigned tutor will be on hand at all times to answer any questions or concerns you may have, regarding either the course materials or the written assignments.  You will be able to submit your questions and requests for help to your tutor via our online learning platform, after you receive your login credentials.

There are no minimum or maximum word requirements for the assignments you will be requested to submit.  Assignments are submitted to accurately measure the acquired knowledge of learners at the end of each unit, and their understanding of the course materials.  It is therefore up to you how long or short your answers to the questions are.

You will receive your first assignment when you access the first module of your course via our online learning platform. Each subsequent assignment will then be issued upon successful completion of the prior assignment. If any of the assignments you submit are unsuccessful, they can be taken again an unlimited number of times.

We always do our best to mark assignments and return helpful feedback to learners within 10 Days.  However, the actual time may occasionally be shorter or longer than this, in accordance with the number of assignments we are dealing with at the time.  We will inform you in advance if any delays are likely.

Payment can be made for any of our courses using all major credit or debit cards, or via PayPal.  If you would like to pay for one of our programs using a different payment method, please contact a member of our admissions team for more information. All payments are processed in GBP.

All learners are assigned a tutor at the time of their enrolment, who can be contacted anytime via our online learning platform. Your tutor will provide all the help and support you need to get the most out of your course, and will be available for assistance if you have any issues with your course materials or assignments.

We offer an extensive range of management and business courses to suit all requirements and career objectives.  Just a few examples of which include (Business Management/Administration courses).