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Business Acumen
This course is part of Professional Development (Workplace Essentials)
Instructors: Tammy McAllister
150,434 already enrolled
12 modules
Learn the fundamentals.
30 -40 hours to complete
Spread over 2 to 3 weeks
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
★★★★☆ 4.8
(4,274 reviews)
About the Course
Through our Business Acumen course your participants will improve their judgment and decisiveness skills. Business Acumen is all about seeing the big picture and recognizing that all decisions, no matter how small, can have an effect on the bottom line. Your participants will increase their financial literacy and improve their business sense.
Business Acumen will give your participants an advantage everyone wishes they had. The course will help your participants recognize learning events, manage risk better, and increase their critical thinking. Business Acumen has the ability to influence your whole organization, and provide that additional edge that will lead to success.
Course Objectives:
- Learn to see the big picture
- Develop a risk management strategy
- Learn to practice financial literacy
- Develop critical thinking
- Practice management acumen
- Find key financial levers
- Course Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Pre-Test
- Short- and Long-Term Interactions
- Recognize Growth Opportunities
- Mindfulness of Decisions
- Everything is Related
- Practical Illustration
- Module Two: Review Questions
- Decisiveness
- Flexible
- Strong Initiative
- Being Intuitive
- Practical Illustration
- Module Three: Review Questions
- Continuous Assessment
- Internal and External Factors
- Making Adjustments and Corrections
- Knowing When to Pull the Trigger or Plug
- Practical Illustration
- Module Four: Review Questions
- Develop a Sense of Always Learning
- Evaluate Past Decisions
- Problems Are Learning Opportunities
- Recognize Your Blind Spots
- Practical Illustration
- Module Five: Review Questions
- What Makes My Company Money?
- What Were Sales Last Year?
- What is Our Profit Margin?
- What Were Our Costs?
- Practical Illustration
- Module Six: Review Questions
- Assets
- Financial Ratios
- Liabilities
- Equity
- Practical Illustration
- Module Seven: Review Questions
- Income Statement
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow Statement
- Read, Read, and Read
- Practical Illustration
- Module Eight: Review Questions
- Talent Management
- Change Management
- Asset Management
- Organizational Management
- Practical Illustration
- Module Nine: Review Questions
- Ask the Right Questions
- Organize Data
- Evaluate the Information
- Make the Decision
- Practical Illustration
- Module Ten: Review Questions
- Investing in People
- Effective Communication
- Process Improvement
- Goal Alignment
- Practical Illustration
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
- Words from the Wise
- Lessons Learned
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Everything You Need to Know About the Course
Yes! Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate that demonstrates your mastery of key entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.
The course typically takes 30-40 hours to complete, depending on your pace. The program is spread over 12 modules and can be completed in 3 weeks at 3 hours per week. You can also take the course at your own pace with flexible scheduling.
Yes, this course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals transitioning into self-employment. It covers the fundamentals, as well as advanced strategies, to help you at any stage of your entrepreneurial journey.
In this workshop, you will learn how to start, manage, and grow a successful business. Topics include business planning, market analysis, employee management, securing financing, marketing strategies, and business growth techniques.
Yes! Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate that demonstrates your mastery of key entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.
There are no specific prerequisites. Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or already running a business, this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical tools.
Yes, you will have access to the course materials and resources even after completion, so you can refer back to them as needed.
To enroll, simply visit the course registration page, fill out the form, and select your preferred payment option. You will receive immediate access to the course materials upon enrollment.
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the course within the first 30 days, you can request a full refund.
Yes! The course is designed with flexibility in mind. You can complete the modules at your own pace and choose a schedule that works for you.
