The goal is simple: to deliver a clear working knowledge of the basic concepts and strategies that drive global business today. What you get:

Beneath the ever-evolving complexity of today’s world of work are fundamental principles that form the foundations of business, whatever your industry and wherever you are in the world. Understanding these foundations – how they work together and how to practically apply them – is a necessity for anyone venturing into business, whether in management or as an entrepreneur. This course is divided into three areas, each of which introduces students to one or more key dimensions of business:... [-]

Course - Certified Expert in Risk Management

A risk is naturally inherent in the delivery of financial services. It is therefore important for financial institutions to implement a comprehensive and rigorous approach to risk management.

Frankfurt School delivers applicable content that will help to achieve personal career objectives and make an impact on the bottom line of participants’ institutions. The 6-month part-time certification course matches individual schedules. It is up to the participant when and where to study. This allows balancing a busy workload and family obligations with an intellectually stimulating programme.

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The next Certified Expert in Risk Management (CERM) will start in March 2014. Registration is possible from December 2013.... [-]

The Adelphi University online Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management efficiently and effectively equips students with knowledge and skills that apply to every discipline and industry—in just one year. As recent events demonstrate, managers in organizations of all sizes and every region need to be prepared when an emergency strikes. Whatever your occupation, earning your Emergency Management Certificate online from Adelphi enables you to apply emergency management principles to your workplace, community, and life.

The broadly applicable all-hazards curriculum is developed and taught by Adelphi University faculty members, many with front-line experience managing major planned and unplanned events, including presidential visits, global meetings, terrorist attacks, health epidemics, aviation emergencies and natural disasters. They know that preparedness not only protects people’s livelihoods and property, it also saves lives, and they are committed to preparing the nation for increasingly inevitable emergencies—one student at a time.... [-]

The Social Responsibility Mining Specialization will allow the participant to strengthen their competences to implement projects of sustainable development, social investment and community relations by mining companies to strategically manage the Corporate Social Responsibility policies by preparing social base line studies, fostering channels of communication and integration among stakeholders, as well as establishing mechanisms for effective management of socio-environmental conflicts. Emphasis is placed on the explanation of current legislation and regulations both in the international arena and in representative countries of the region.... [-]

Do you have experience or background in digital marketing? Combine your existing knowledge with our online Digital Marketing Graduate Certificate to strengthen your skill set and advance your career.

Throughout the course of study, develop the digital skills you need to compete in today’s insight-driven market:

Project management is a dynamic, fresh and challenging career opportunity; this course would be ideally suited to you if you want to achieve formal qualifications in this diverse arena to enhance your future career prospects, or if you are a professional who wants to gain project management skills for a role in which you are currently placed.

This course can be achieved online at your own pace; you will gain knowledge of cost estimating and developing a budget, risk assessment, dealing with contracts, and scheduling and scope planning within realistic and workable timeframes.

A qualified and professional Open Colleges Trainer will support you throughout your course, helping and guiding you towards your career goals.... [-]

The content of Level 3 Certificate in Business Studies qualification is focused on managing communication, business organisations in a global context, people management and finance, as well as an understanding of the research skills and personal development expected of a manager. It includes a broad range of highly relevant business and management subject areas, making it ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business. The programme allows learners to acquire knowledge and understanding in a range of topics and to develop key skills they require to work in Business Management roles.

GSBF delivers high-quality and accredited programmes that are current and relevant. We offer over 20 programmes including finance, accounts, marketing, human resources and general management that are reflective of the new business landscape.... [-]

If you're looking to expand your IT knowledge and gain all the certifications needed to become a sysadmin expert, then this collection is for you.

1. Tailored to you

Our systems admin collection contains carefully selected courses, teaching you everything you need to kickstart your career in IT.

2. Award-winning support

With expert mentors, our award-winning StudentCare™ and unlimited access to practice labs, you'll have all the help you need to ace your exams.

3. Learn at your own pace

All of our courses are available 24/7 and can be accessed from anywhere in the world.

If you’re keen to try university study, our CertHE Business and Management course online can be achieved as a stand-alone qualification or used as a stepping stone towards a Foundation or Bachelors degree. The course has been designed to give students practical and usable skills that can be used in both current and future employment roles. The study is based on specific business-related issues within the context of cross-functional modules that will develop your communications, presentation, writing, analytical and critical thinking skills.

Studying for a CertHE Business and Management will introduce you to a number of key and practical skills that can form the basis for ongoing career development. Learn about the structure and dynamics of different types of organisations, understand different leadership and managerial approaches, become adept at analysing, evaluating and interpreting information and data and discover techniques to solve a range of business problems.... [-]

As a technology professional working in financial services, you know how quickly the markets move and technology changes. It’s hard enough to stay on top of technological developments, without having to understand the complexities of financial products. That’s where we come in.

The Certificate in Finance and Technology (CFT) is a unique pioneering qualification designed by expert industry practitioners to give technology professionals from investment banks, insurance companies and asset managers, a better understanding of the business they support. Using cutting-edge methodologies, we’ll help you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to innovate and lead in your industry. The CFT helps you:... [-]

Velawoods English is the perfect way to get you ready for exams like IELTS & TOEFL as it is the only online English course specifically designed for self-study using the same complete learning programme linked to international English Language qualifications. It covers all the language skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, Grammar & Vocabulary and the syllabus is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Starting every year in March and October, the University of Freiburg in cooperation with Fraunhofer offers a series of training modules in the field of Solar Energy Engineering with a focus on photovoltaic technology. The certificate program will be offered in the winter and summer term. Upon successful completion of a module, participants will receive a certificate of attendance granted by the University of Freiburg. The continuing education modules are offered in a blended learning format: a combination of self-learning phases, regular online meetings and attendance phases (campus phases) in Freiburg. During the campus phases, students have the opportunity to network with faculty and fellow students, take exams and put their knowledge into practice in the labs of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE.... [-]

The Johns Hopkins Certificate in Intelligence is designed for students who are interested in intelligence, whether as national security professionals or as citizens and taxpayers. It is especially useful for people seeking a job in the Intelligence Community or who are already in it and wish to position themselves for advancement.

The program provides students with an understanding of the ways in which the United States practices intelligence; the purposes to which it puts intelligence; the limits upon intelligence -practical, legal, ethical and theoretical; and the important debates about the issue. The faculty is scholars and practitioners with many years of experience in the field.... [-]

Every organization regardless of its industry and offering is now an information company. From relationships with external partners and customers to internal operations, digital technologies have changed how information is transmitted and processed. Consequently, every job function within every firm and industry is vulnerable to some manner of digital disruption.

Data and technology are at the core of digital transformation, but these factors alone are not sufficient to make the leap towards staying relevant. It’s also about people and their capabilities. There’s no question that competing in a digitally-centric world requires different skill sets. As a leader, you need to find the right balance of skills to maintain your core business operations while also innovating for the future. This includes future-proofing your own skills as a leader in the digital age.... [-]

Please note that this is an English language course, and requires a good level of written and spoken English.

This qualification builds on your existing HR expertise and knowledge and is suitable for you if:

The CIPD Level 5 Certificate in HR management is 100% online. You work at your own pace, so you can easily fit studying around other commitments. If you want to get qualified as soon as possible, you can also complete the programme in as little as 4 months!... [-]