Student Profile
This programme is designed for people seeking to understand and apply the principles of managing staff and resources in a variety of businesses. The course is particularly suited to the general manager with responsibility for a small organisation or a department, needing a broad understanding of management techniques.
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email.
Timescale
To complete this course it will take in the region of 90 study hours which can be spread over a 12 month time period.
Tutor Support
You will receive full tutor support for a full year from the day you receive the course by e-mail and post.
Assessment
Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor marked assignments. You complete these assignments and send them to your tutor for marking. There is no word count, however you do have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the question asked, one sentence answers will be rejected.
Awarding Body Information
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland
Course Outline
Module A: Effective Management
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The manager’s role
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Managing yourself
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Managing people
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Managing information
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Managing finance
Module B: Employing People
Module C: Performance Management
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Performance Management
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Contracts of Employment
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Equal Opportunities
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Disciplinary Management
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Categorising Conduct
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Managing Assertiveness
Module D: Time Stress & Crisis Management