| Course at QLS | Level 4 |
| Endorsement | Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme |
| Study Method | Online Learning |
| Course Duration | 400 Hours |
| Entry Requirements | No Entry Requirements |
| Start Date | Ongoing |
Looking for a flexible business development training course to suit your busy lifestyle? With no deadlines or time restrictions to worry about, our exclusive business development training courses come highly recommended. Oxford Home Study Centre is proud to offer a complete range of endorsed business development manager training programs, open for enrolment all year round. Study in your own time at a pace that suits you, for the chance to enrich your resume with a Level 4 Business Development Diploma. Learn how to create an effective business plan from scratch, while studying key topics such as product development and pricing, branding and packaging, the product life cycle and how to implement a high-impact marketing strategy. Build the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to take your business career a step further, with expert tutor support provided throughout. Enrol online, or contact the OHSC admissions team for more information.
Why Study Business Development?
Business development has different meanings to different people. However, the concept could be loosely defined as ‘the collective efforts and activities that support the growth, development and evolution of an organisation’. Ultimately, business development is about taking a business from where it is today to where it could be tomorrow. This is achieved through new product development, market research, competitor analysis, strategic product pricing, powerful marketing and so on. Business development is about maximising appeal to existing customers, while expanding into new markets and bringing new customers on board. For those who succeed in business development, career opportunities on a global basis are wide open. If you’re ready to get started, Oxford Home Study Centre is open for business right now!
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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Paying in Instalments: £540(interest FREE Instalments)
Deposit: £108
No of Instalments: 12
Each Instalment: £36
Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £440
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.
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:
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.
