Creating a business plan helps you see opportunities, but it also highlights potential obstacles you’ll face along the way. A business plan can also help you find the support you’ll need, whether financial or otherwise, to optimise your success.
Develop and Implement Business Plans is an online course that will provide you with the knowledge required to develop and implement a successful business plan.
In this professional development course, you will learn how to align your business plan with your company’s goals develop marketing plans, cash flow forecasts and operational, strategic and contingency plans.
You will learn about Triple Bottom Line (TBL) and Triple Top Line (TTL) value production, carry out PEST and SWOT analysis and develop employee performance reports to assist in coaching and training underperformers.
On completion of this course, you will feel prepared to develop and implement a successful business plan.
Course Structure
Unit: Develop and Implement Business Plans
- Establish a business plan
- Drawing up plans
- Developing a business plan
- Inclusions for a business plan
- Marketing plans
- Cash flow forecasts
- Existing businesses
- Operational plans (developing a plan and inclusions)
- Strategic plans
- Senior management
- PEST and SWOT analyses
- Environment and society
- Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
- Triple Top-Line Value Production (TTL)
- Continuous improvement
- Communication to all relevant parties
- Availability of required resources
- Contingency plans
- Communication
- Performance reports
- Analysing employee performance
- Coaching and training who underperform
- Performance reports
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
About Us
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Enrol Now
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Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Enrol via Purchase Order/Tax Invoice
Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Small Business Owners
- Business Managers
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