Business Skills
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Business Skills
The title of this course is Business Skills, and that is exactly what it covers. What skills do you need in business? You will cover anything from getting a job, writing a letter or a report, doing a presentation, word-processing and other computer applications. As you can see there are many different skills involved in these varied functions. Many of the skills you will cover will also benefit you in your studies.
The areas covered are also fundamental to your everyday life whether you are applying for a job, writing a letter to apply for a grant or a mortgage, working out your personal finances on your computer, speaking at a special anniversary or conducting a meeting of your local music society.
Whatever your career or your interests, in today's business environments you need to be able to communicate and to use a computer!
Unit 1 - Study Skills
Introduction
Objectives
Approaches to learning
Organising yourself for study
Reading skills
Getting to know your textbooks
Notetaking skills
Preparing assignments
Unit Summary
References
Unit 2 - Business Communication
Introduction
Communication: Some Theories and Models
Barriers to Communication
Formal and Informal Communication
Unit 3 - Effective Business Writing
Introduction
Introduction to Effective Business Writing
Writing Letters, Memos and Faxes
Writing Effective Reports
Unit 4 - Presentation and Social Interaction Skills
Introduction
Objectives
Oral Presentations
Business Meetings
Self Presentation for Job Selection
Organisational Culture and Recruitment
Unit 5 - An Introduction to Computers and Windows
Introduction
An Introduction to Windows
Controlling windows
Using Computer Disks
Launching Applications 2
Working with Files
Filing Structures
Computer Viruses
Changing Your Windows Settings
Unit 6 - Wordprocessing with Word
Introduction
What Can Your Wordprocessor Do?
Finding Your Way
Basic Styles
More Wordprocessing Techniques
Formatting Paragraphs
Other Features
Finishing Your Documents and Moving Forward
Unit 7 - Spreadsheets using Excel
Introduction
Introduction to Spreadsheets
Basic Excel Techniques
Using Formulae and Functions
Formatting: Changing the Appearance of the Worksheet
Basic Charting
Advanced Functions
Using a Worksheet for "Database" Activities
Worksheet Construction
Unit 8 - Databases Using Access
Introduction
Database Basics
Creating a Table and Using Forms
Reports
Relational Databases and Queries
Field Validation
Labels
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Modules
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Business Skills.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
Business Skills
The title of this course is Business Skills, and that is exactly what it covers. What skills do you need in business? You will cover anything from getting a job, writing a letter or a report, doing a presentation, word-processing and other computer applications. As you can see there are many different skills involved in these varied functions. Many of the skills you will cover will also benefit you in your studies.
The areas covered are also fundamental to your everyday life whether you are applying for a job, writing a letter to apply for a grant or a mortgage, working out your personal finances on your computer, speaking at a special anniversary or conducting a meeting of your local music society.
Whatever your career or your interests, in today's business environments you need to be able to communicate and to use a computer!
Unit 1 - Study Skills
Introduction
Objectives
Approaches to learning
Organising yourself for study
Reading skills
Getting to know your textbooks
Notetaking skills
Preparing assignments
Unit Summary
References
Unit 2 - Business Communication
Introduction
Communication: Some Theories and Models
Barriers to Communication
Formal and Informal Communication
Unit 3 - Effective Business Writing
Introduction
Introduction to Effective Business Writing
Writing Letters, Memos and Faxes
Writing Effective Reports
Unit 4 - Presentation and Social Interaction Skills
Introduction
Objectives
Oral Presentations
Business Meetings
Self Presentation for Job Selection
Organisational Culture and Recruitment
Unit 5 - An Introduction to Computers and Windows
Introduction
An Introduction to Windows
Controlling windows
Using Computer Disks
Launching Applications 2
Working with Files
Filing Structures
Computer Viruses
Changing Your Windows Settings
Unit 6 - Wordprocessing with Word
Introduction
What Can Your Wordprocessor Do?
Finding Your Way
Basic Styles
More Wordprocessing Techniques
Formatting Paragraphs
Other Features
Finishing Your Documents and Moving Forward
Unit 7 - Spreadsheets using Excel
Introduction
Introduction to Spreadsheets
Basic Excel Techniques
Using Formulae and Functions
Formatting: Changing the Appearance of the Worksheet
Basic Charting
Advanced Functions
Using a Worksheet for "Database" Activities
Worksheet Construction
Unit 8 - Databases Using Access
Introduction
Database Basics
Creating a Table and Using Forms
Reports
Relational Databases and Queries
Field Validation
Labels
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Modules
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Qualifications
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Business Skills.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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