As the global business environment becomes increasingly complex, the demand for people with skills in business development continue to rise. If you want to improve your prospects in business development, this course is ideal professional development is for you.
The Certificate of Business Development is an online professional development program that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required in a business development or sales role to improve business results.
In this business development course, you will learn how to find networking opportunities, establish and maintain relationships, improve problem solving and negotiation techniques, identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to expand your client base.
You will also develop the skills and knowledge required to identify potential clients, learn proven prospecting methods and use a range of communication strategies and plans to enhance and build client relationships.
On completion of this course, you will feel empowered to use the skills and knowledge gained to improve business results for an organisation.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Build and maintain business relationships
- Business development
- Networking objectives
- Taking advantage of networking opportunities
- Determine networking opportunities
- Establishing and maintaining business relationships
- Ethics and trust
- Effective two-way communication
- Common forms of communication
- Engaging with business contacts
- Planning opportunities
- Establishing rapport
- Barriers to business development opportunities
- Problem solving techniques to negotiate solutions
- Negotiation skills
- Specialist networking organisations
- Online networking resources
- Representing and promoting organisational interests
- Presentation skills
- Formal presentations
- Formal and informal networks
- Communicate issues regarding relationships
- Seek and respond to feedback
Unit 2 - Identify and plan sales prospects
- Prospecting methods
- Qualify methods
- Evaluate strengths and limitations
- The selling process
- Warm and cold markets
- Prospecting activities
- Pull prospecting
- Prospecting methods
- Prospect lists
- Current and previous customers
- Cold calling
- Target markets
- Stage of life
- Product life span
- Early adopters
- Qualifying leads and criteria
- Buyer motives
- Budgets
- Buyer accessibility
- Product affordability
- Return for the seller
- Legal compliance
- Responsibilities
- Prospect information
- Recording systems
- Systems and processing
- The human element
- Legislation
- Effectiveness of system
- Customer relationship management systems (CRMS)
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Individualised sales plans
- Sales goals and quotas
- SMART goals
- Goal setting levels
- Consultation structures
- Leader boards
- Customer contact
- Plan individualised sales plan
- Healthy and safety
- Evaluation and adjustment
- Celebrating achievements
- Paperwork and reports
- Routine reports
- Sales orders
- Facilitate record keeping
- Workloads
- Effective routines
- Unanticipated events and activities
- Reaction planning
- Swallowing frogs
- Time analysis
- Prioritising steps
- Non-productive sales activities
- Managing interruptions
- Saying ‘no’
- Defrag your diary
- Manage down-time
- Weekly review and planning (WRAP)
- Delegating tasks
- Dealing with stress
Unit 3 - Lead the development of business opportunities
- Business opportunities
- Existing operations
- Business trends
- New business opportunities
- Customer analysis
- Opportunities and threats
- SWOT analysis
- Stakeholder consult
- Organisational capacity
- Capabilities
- Business development plan
- Feasibility studies
- Market profile
- Measuring risk
- Compliance
- Management responsibility
- Fault tree analysis
- Business goals
- Business objectives
- Finance
- Leasing / hire purchase
- Seek plan approval
- Information systems
- Six C’s of communication
- Test business initiatives
- Implement development plan
- Communicate plan
- Allocate resources
- Internal / external suppliers
- Inventory
- Economic order quantity (EOQ)
- Budgets / forecasting
- Marketing roll-out
- Evaluate development plans
- Evaluate new business initiatives
- Monitor waste
- Measure KPI’s
- Productivity / profitability
- Review business development plan
- Benchmarking
- Problem solving
Unit 4 - Achieve sales results
- Review sales targets
- Achievable sales targets
- Review sales performance
- Sales strategies
- SPACED benefits
- Creating a sales environment
- Team sales targets
- Inventory control / methods
- Human resources
- Contingency plans
- Team support
- Training / coaching / mentoring
- Resolve operational issues
- Retail supply chains
- Review sales targets
- Monitor achievements
- Poor performance
- Performance counselling steps
Study Hours
Estimated duration 60 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.
Testimonials
Quite user friendly. The certificate course was a good refresher with enough material provided
M. Gallagher, Googong, NSW | Certificate of Business Development
I did enjoy and learn from this course
J. Clarke, Kallangur, QLD | Certificate of Business Development
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 entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 60 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $200.00. Printed materials are available for purchase at any time and not require to complete this course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
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.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system 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 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.
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Business Development Coordinator
- Business Development Associate
- Business Development Officer
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