Certified Business Development Executive

Certified Business Development Executive

Overview

The Professional Certificate in Business Development & Strategic Planning is an 8-week intensive program that combines classroom learning with hands-on internship experience. The course is fully sponsored (tuition), making it accessible to all eligible graduates. Participants will be required to pay a nominal fee for application, registration, and certification.

Program Details

  1. Enhance Employability: Equip graduates with practical skills and knowledge to secure corporate job placements.
  2. Promote Entrepreneurship: Support graduates in starting their own Business Development Consultancies, providing vital services to entrepreneurs nationwide.
  3. Develop Competent Professionals: Train graduates to become proficient in business development, strategic planning, marketing, and sales.
  • Job Placement Opportunities: Graduates will have access to job openings with our partner organizations as Business Development Executives.
  • Entrepreneurship Support: Graduates will receive support to launch their own Business Development Consultancies, offering marketing and sales services to entrepreneurs.

Participants will gain practical experience through internships with our partner organizations, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have the opportunity to secure job placements as Business Development Executives or receive support to start their own consultancies.

Facilitator

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Wilson K. Senya

Head Facilitator — AEA

Tuition: GHS1,600

50% Tuition Scholarship: GHS 800.00

Course Features:

Course Content

The curriculum is designed to cover a broad spectrum of essential topics, including

01

Customer Service & Behaviour

1. Understanding customer needs and behaviours. 2. Techniques for providing exceptional customer service. 3. Building long-term customer relationships.

02

Digital Marketing

1. Fundamentals of digital marketing. 2. Social media marketing strategies. 3. Search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising.

03

Marketing & Sales

1. Principles of marketing and sales. 2. Developing effective marketing strategies. 3, Sales techniques and customer acquisition.

04

Microsoft Office Suite

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, 2. PowerPoint, and Outlook. 3.Practical applications in business settings.

05

AI for Business

1. Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in business. 2. Leveraging AI for data analysis and decision-making.

06

Leadership & Team Building

1. Leadership styles and techniques. 2. Building and managing effective teams. 3. Conflict resolution and team dynamics.

07

Strategy Planning & Implementation

1. Strategic planning processes. 2. Implementing business strategies. 3. Monitoring and evaluating strategic plans.