Microcredential in Strategic Business Planning
Leadership and strategic planning are the backbone of any successful organisation.
The ability to effectively develop and implement business plans is a critical skill for senior leaders. Crafted for individuals with a greater responsibility in an organisation, this program provides the skills and knowledge to enhance an individual’s capability to build comprehensive business plans, respond to challenges with agility, and drive long-term success.
Successful completion of this Microcredential will result in the Statement of Attainment of BSBOPS601 – Develop and Implement Business Plans.
Learning Outcomes
Establish business plan
- Identify organisational and legislative frameworks relevant to development of a business plan
- Review market requirements for the organisation’s products and service
- Identify and assess business requirements, objectives, competitors and established plans
- Develop performance objectives and measures for business plan, in consultation with relevant stakeholders
- Identify financial, human and physical resource requirements for the business
- Develop business plan
Implement business plan
- Communicate business plan to all relevant stakeholders
- Confirm skilled labour is available to implement plan
- Test performance measurement systems and refine, where required
- Prepare reports on key aspects of the business
- Report system failures, product and service failures and variances to the business plan as they occur
Respond to performance data
- Analyse performance reports against planned objectives
- Review performance indicators and refine, where required
- Identify and coach under-performing staff
- Establish ongoing review processes
Delivery Modes
Online Study - 12 weeks
This microcredential is delivered fully online through the myAIM learning platform to provide interactive learning content, support forums, and access to live virtually delivered seminars, drop-in coaching sessions, and assessment workshops, all completely online.
Designed to accommodate the schedule of fulltime working professionals, this Microcredential is highly accessible and provides a self-paced learning experience for participants.
What is a Microcredential?
Microcredentials are certifications of assessed competency in high-demand skills and knowledge areas that are industry-recognised and can be achieved in shorter timeframes than other AQF award qualifications. Built from the individual units of Vocational Qualifications, AIM Microcredentials give you the opportunity to focus your study and upskill only in the area aligned to your goals.
Your Microcredential can stand alone as an independant credential or be used as recognition towards an AIM Vocational Qualification.
Learn Online
with Expert
Instructors
Progress through your unit in 8-weeks of self paced access
Complete
The
Assessment
Test and demonstrate your understanding of curriculum with an online facilitator-marked assessment
Earn a
Respected
Credential
Complete your study and gain a highly recognised and respected credential
Seize
Your Career
Future
Leverage your Microcredential with current and future employers to demonstrate your skills and commitment to development
Is this Microcredential right for you?
This Microcredential is designed for individuals in leadership positions, including those who are responsible for running the entire organisation, or play a significant role in shaping its success and operational effectiveness. It caters to those
who may oversee the work of various teams and other managers, focusing on developing and implementing strategic business plans to guide the organisation towards achieving its goals.
Learn it. Earn it.
Share it.
Upon successful completion of the Microcredential in Strategic Business Planning, share your Microcredential on LinkedIn and other digital platforms to display your growing professional value to current and future employers.
Other Information
Payment Options
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending the training. Payment options we offer include:
- Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Amex)
What’s included?
- Access to myAIM.
- Downloadable course notes.
- Downloadable tools and resources
Payment Method
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to accessing the online short course.
Separate terms and conditions and cancellation policies apply for AIM Microcredentials.
Login Restriction Statement
Unique log-in details are provided to each student. Students must not share their log in details with other students.
Pathway
This unit of competency forms a pathway into the Diploma of Business and Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. Upon successful completion of this Microcredential you can receive a credit and reduce the price and time to complete the full qualification.
Time Commitment
Access to materials for 12 weeks and it is recommended that students commit approximately 8 to 10 hours per week to developing their competency through a range of learning, work-based skills testing and assessment activities.
Assessment
Within the AIM assessment model, competency is demonstrated through answering knowledge questions and completing workplace-based practical assessment tasks.
These tasks may include the need to utilise workplace-based activities involving others or participation in role plays.
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