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Course Overview

This certification aims to broaden your knowledge of business improvement techniques, including streamlining the workplace, building effective teams, and fostering productive work connections. It also highlights the importance of refining procedures and protocols by implementing visual management systems and flow process analysis.

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Understanding Business Improvement Techniques

What will I learn?

This course is made up of six units:

  • Safe and effective team working
  • Principles and techniques that support workplace organisation
  • An understanding of continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen) and their application in the workplace
  • How to use visual management systems
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • How to carry out flow process analysis

Eligibility Criteria

This course is government funded, you must meet the following criteria to be able to study for free:

  • You must currently live in England    
  • You must have been resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years, for purposes other than study    
  • You must be over the age of 19   
  • You must not be on an apprenticeship

There is a £125 cancellation fee if you enrol and do not complete or withdraw from the course. This fee is to cover administration costs. 

54% of continuous improvements increase customer satisfaction.
50% more productivity can come from business management projects.
9 'Belbin Roles' categorise most types of worker.
Kaizen the philosophy of incremental improvement.

Studying made simple!

We don't like to make things more complicated than they need to be... Our courses are designed to be flexible around your work and family life. 

Step 1

Submit your enrolment form

You'll get instant access to begin your course

Step 2

We'll start processing your funding application

A tutor will be assigned to support you through your course, they can be contacted via phone, text or email

Step 3

You'll receive text reminders when your work is due

Your work will be marked by your Tutor and returned to you within 7 days.

Step 4

Submit your work

Once you've finished your course, we'll apply for your certificate. This will be posted to your home address within 6 months of completing your course.

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If you'd like to enrol, we'd love to welcome you on a course with us! 

Need support enrolling? 

If you'd like support with your enrolment, or want to make sure this is the right course for you, fill out your details below and a member of the team will be in touch. Alternatively, you can call us on 01388 741336.

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