Business Development Certification Course

Boost your CV with an endorsed Level 3 Business Development Certificate and kick your career into high gear! The exclusive business development program is ideal for newcomers and existing members of the workforce at all levels. Study the art of business development at an intermediate level, over a series of five module as follows:

Module 1. Introduction to Business Development

Module 1 introduces candidates to the concept of business development, outlining its functions, objectives and several associated challenges. Business ownership models and organisational structures are also discussed, along with the identification of ‘stress points’ and the primary differences between entrepreneurship and business ownership.

Module 2. Developing a Product Idea

The second module provides a crash-course introduction to product development, in which candidates learn how to identify and appeal to a viable target market. Key considerations when developing a value proposition are discussed, along with functional and non-functional requirements, the sales process and the costs of developing new products.

Module 3. Product Development and Product Life Cycle

Candidates are then presented with a detailed breakdown of the product development process and its component stages. An overview of the product lifecycle is also presented, along with marketing strategy development, market testing, business analysis, idea vetting and some of the more common reasons for product failures.

Module 4. Product Pricing Strategies

Product pricing strategies are introduced in module 4, in which candidates discuss the various different methods of price determination and associated challenges. The functions and objectives of pricing are discussed, along with key factors that can influence price determination and the possible consequences of failing to price products appropriately.

Module 5. Marketing your Product

In the fifth and final module, candidates learn how to create and implement an effective marketing strategy. Learners study a breakdown of the marketing cycle, an overview of the sales cycle, how to analyse the competition, the role of SWOT analysis in marketing and how to capitalise on the power and reach of social media as part of a wider marketing strategy.

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OHSC Certificate of Completion - Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included.

Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Completion - Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £85

Note: A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.

A career as a business development specialist could take you places you never dreamed possible. Whether the goal is to climb the corporate ladder or to become a successful entrepreneur, your journey starts right here, right now. Typical job titles in the field include business development associate, business development analyst, business development representative and many more besides. All with salaries from around £25,000 and up for qualified and capable candidates.

Who Should Take This Course?

With no deadlines or time restrictions imposed, our exclusive online business courses are suitable for even the busiest lifestyles. This fully-endorsed Level 3 Business Development Certificate was design with the following applicants in mind.

• Business owners and prospective entrepreneurs
• Senior management and leadership figures
• Anyone who works in sales, marketing or product development
• Newcomers to business development
• Members of the workforce pursuing promotions
• Jobseekers looking to enhance the employment prospects

Arm yourself with an endorsed Level 3 Business Development Certificate and you’ll be one step closer to the job of your dream! Sign up online today, or contact the team at OHSC anytime for more information.