Business Development Training Course

Oxford Home Study Centre is proud to offer a complete range of business courses to suit all experience and skill levels. This advanced Level 4 Business Development Diploma takes place over a series of six modules, each concluding with an online assessment for submission to your assigned tutor:

Module 1. Introduction to Business Development

The course begins by presenting candidates with a detailed definition of business development, along with its functions and objectives. Organisational structures and business ownership models are also discussed, along with essential business development terminology and the differences between the entrepreneur and the conventional business owner.

Module 2. Developing a Business Plan

The primary components of the effective business plan are discussed in the second module, which include resource planning, fee structures, marketing and sales, budgeting and more. The importance of strategic networking is also discussed, along with the potential value of social media in business development and an introduction to SWOT analysis.

Module 3. Product Development and Product Life Cycle

Module 3 provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product development process, while discussing the various stages within the product life cycle. Candidates consider some of the reasons products fail to meet their objectives, alongside the important of market research, product testing, commercialisation and more.

Module 4. Product Pricing Strategies

In module 4, candidates learn how important it is to develop an effective pricing strategy for every new product introduced. The various factors that can affect the viability of a pricing structure are discussed, along with the importance of focusing on value from the customer’s perspective and the potential consequences of ineffective pricing.

Module 5. Branding and Packaging

The fifth module discusses the extent to which product packaging contributes to the success of both the product and the brand it represents. Factors to consider when packaging and labelling products are discussed, along with common criticisms of packaging, the importance of environmentally friendly packaging and the primary objectives of packaging.

Module 6. Marketing your Product

Concluding the course, module 6 provides a detailed introduction to marketing, presenting candidates with a breakdown of the marketing cycle and its component stages. The sales cycle is also dissected and discussed, along with market segmentation, SWOT analysis, market research, distribution channel analysis and more.

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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.

Whatever your long-term goals, you’ll be a step closer to reaching them with a Level 4 Business Development Diploma on your CV. If the dream is to reach the very top of the corporate ladder, you’ll find the teachings of this course invaluable. If you’re thinking of setting up solo and becoming your own boss, advance business development skills will help you take that next big step. Enjoy the freedom to study in your own time at a pace that suits you, with complete tutor support provided throughout. Qualified business development specialists can earn anything from £25,000 to more than £100,000 with experience.

Who Should Take This Course?

An endorsed business diploma could be just the thing to take your career to the next level starting right now. This exclusive Level 4 Business Development Diploma is one of our most advanced programs to date, designed with the following applicants in mind:

• Candidates pursuing top-level leadership roles
• Business owners and senior managers
• Applicants with a passion for business
• Current and prospective entrepreneurs
• Anyone interested in a high-profile business career
• Jobseekers working on their CVs

If you’re ready to get started, we’re standing by to welcome you on board! Sign up for this exclusive Level 4 Business Development Diploma online, or contact the team at OHSC anytime for more information.