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Achieving Success with Difficult People


Do you want to know how to interact with anyone, regardless of how difficult you perceive them to be? This course will give you the skills to effectively meet your needs while protecting the dignity and rights of others to form more cooperative relationships.


Active Listening S2432


Active Listening


Administrative Assistant Applications


Gain the skills you need for success as a Certified Administrative Professional. This course will not only give you the ability to perform daily administrative tasks, but will also give you an inside view into how a professional organization's different departments work together to make or break a company.


Administrative Assistant Fundamentals


Become an indispensable member of the corporate team as an Administrative Assistant. This course will help you master essential job responsibilities as you identify opportunities and implement solutions for increased productivity throughout your company.


Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Production and Operations)


Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Production and Operations)


Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Project Management)


Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Project Management)


Advanced Project Management


Advanced Project Management


Advertising and Promoting


Advertising & Promotion elearning course covers copywriting & managing promotional campaigns


Proficiency Award 2 in Applied Business


Proficiency Award 2 In Applied Business


Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Marketing)


Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Marketing) VBS001


Advanced Certificate in Applied Management (Small Business)


Advanced Certificate In Applied Management (Small Business) VBS001


Applied Management (Supervision)


Applied Management (Supervision)


Basic Business Management - Boot Camp for Business Owners


Basic Business Management - Boot Camp for Business Owners


Basic Internet Marketing


Owners and people new to marketing to learn the basics of Internet marketing. We’ve included information on how to market online, and even more importantly, how to determine what results you are getting.


Bookkeeping Foundations


Bookkeeping Foundations


Branding - Creating and Managing Your Corporate Brand


Branding - Creating and Managing Your Corporate Brand


Building a Brand on Social Media


Building a Brand on Social Media


Building Better Teams


Building Better Teams


Building Relationships for Success in Sales


Building Relationships for Success in Sales


Building Teams That Work


Chances are you will be part of a professional or personal team at some point. This course provides you with communication, problem-solving and leadership skills to keep your team on the right track and real-life scenarios that will help you master successful team-building and management.


Building Your Self Esteem and Assertiveness Skills


Building Your Self Esteem and Assertiveness Skills


Bullying in the Workplace Course


Bullying in the Workplace


Introduction to Business Analysis


Give yourself an employment advantage by developing analytical skills that are consistently in high demand. This course will teach you powerful quantitative methods that will have you making better, more informed, and more effective business decisions.


Business Coaching


Business Coaching BBS304


Business Ethics for the Office


Business Ethics for the Office


Business Etiquette - Gaining That Extra Edge


Business Etiquette - Gaining That Extra Edge


Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel


Position yourself to be more confident in your business and financial decisions. This course will provide you with a better understanding of financial information and basic operations so you can make better decisions that will positively impact your company's bottom line.


Business Leadership - Becoming Management Material


Business Leadership - Becoming Management Material


Business Operations


Business Operations VBS006


Business Planning


Business Planning BBS302


Business Process Management


Business Process Management


Business Studies


Study Business e-learning course -Business external study school


Business Succession Planning - Developing and Maintaining a Succession Plan


Business Succession Planning - Developing and Maintaining a Succession Plan


Proficiency Award 1 in Business


Proficiency Award 1 in Business VBSW109


Specialist Award in Business


Specialist Award in Business


Call Center Sales Training Course


Call Center Sales Training Course


Call Center Training - Sales and Customer Service Training for Call Center Agents


Call Center Training - Sales and Customer Service Training for Call Center Agents


Certificate in Accounts, Admin and Payroll


If you’re seeking a job in accounts & administration or looking to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect course for you.


Change Management - Change and How to Deal With It


Change Management - Change and How to Deal With It


Communication Strategies


Communication Strategies


Communications for Small Business Owners


Communications for Small Business Owners


Conducting Effective Performance Reviews


Conducting Effective Performance Reviews


Conference and Event Management


Conference and Event Management


Conflict Resolution - Dealing With Difficult People


Conflict Resolution - Dealing With Difficult People


Conflict Resolution - Getting Along In The Workplace


Conflict Resolution - Getting Along In The Workplace


Conquering Your Fear of Speaking in Public


Conquering Your Fear of Speaking in Public


Certificate in Consulting Services


Certificate Consulting Services VBS012


Copywriting


Enhance your copywriting skills for your career in Marketing!


Corporate Sales Training


1 in 10 people are ready to buy now, so if your conversion is less than 10%, investing in sales training for staff is a must.


Creating a Google AdWords Campaign


Creating a Google AdWords Campaign


Creating a Successful Business Plan


Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. This course will guide you through all the major components of writing a business plan and you'll emerge with your first draft in hand.


Creating a Top-Notch Talent Management Program


Creating a Top-Notch Talent Management Program


Creating a Workplace Wellness Program


Creating a Workplace Wellness Program


Creative Thinking and Innovation


Creative Thinking and Innovation


Crisis Management


Crisis Management


Customer Service Training - Critical Elements of Customer Service


Customer Service Training - Critical Elements of Customer Service


Customer Service Training - Managing Customer Service


Customer Service Training - Managing Customer Service


Delegation - The Art of Delegating Effectively


Delegation - The Art of Delegating Effectively


Distribution and Logistics Management


Discover how to improve distribution and logistics management activities, reduce costs, save time, increase customer satisfaction, and better meet your company's objectives. This course will show you how to achieve success through a combination of distribution and logistics strategies and tactics.


Dynamite Sales Presentations


Dynamite Sales Presentations


E Commerce


Study e-commerce and learn how to optimise your business online. A must for small business managers who are considering moving into online business. Study at home and at your own pace with Learning Cloud.


Editing III (Editing for Specialists & Professionals)


This course is intended for professionals who would like to improve their techniques & skills


Effective Planning and Scheduling


Effective Planning and Scheduling


Effective Selling


Discover how you can easily convert a potential customer into a long-term asset. This course will help you lay the groundwork for repeat business and your future success with knowledge, planning skills, communication techniques, and the understanding of human nature.


Employee Accountability


Employee Accountability


Employee Dispute Resolution - Mediation through Peer Review


Employee Dispute Resolution - Mediation through Peer Review


Entrepreneurship


Entrepreneurship BBS204


Entrepreneurship 101


Entrepreneurship 101


Facilitation Skills Training


Facilitation Skills Training


Financial (Money) Management


Financial (Money) Management BBS104


Financial Management


Financial Management VBS013


Frontline Management


Frontline Management VBS021


Fundamentals of Supervision and Management


Become a more effective manager by learning the language of business management. This course provides skills in managing time, delegating responsibility, motivating your employees, solving problems and resolving conflicts so you can accomplish your job more effectively.


Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II


Master the basics of communication to become a more effective manager or supervisor. This course will help you develop your interpersonal skills by understanding and dealing with various personality traits and how they impact your ability to get the job done.


Fundamentals of Technical Writing


If you have a knack for explaining complex subjects in a way that makes them easy to understand, you should consider entering the well-paying field of technical writing. This course will teach you the fundamental techniques that all successful technical writers use.


Growing Plants for Fun and Profit


Turn your love of plants into an enjoyable and profitable home business. This course provides information on licensing, site preparation, equipment, how and where to find supplies, how to select and produce plants, how to produce quality material, and how to market your product.


High Speed Project Management


Retool your project management skill set to keep up with new technology projects. This course provides a breakthrough model for dealing with the realities of managing projects through the challenges of truncated timelines, short-staffed project teams, skimpy budgets and crippling risks.


Horticultural Marketing


In any industry including horticulture, competition is fierce and success depends upon the way you market your product. A sound knowledge of marketing processes will ensure that a business stays ahead of the competition.


Proficiency Award 2 in Human Resource Management


Study a range of modules to suit your career needs including management, supervision, motivation, personnel management, psychology and counselling, industrial psychology, conflict management, instructional skills, educational psychology, project management and more....


Human Resources Training - HR for the Non-HR Manager


Human Resources Training - HR for the Non-HR Manager


Individual Excellence


The Individual Excellence course will teach you twelve vital career-enhancing skills. You will establish a clear career path and use skills like interpersonal communication and time management to achieve your goals. You will also learn how to utilize your creativity and problem-solving skills to work through adversity.


Industrial Psychology


Industrial Psychology


Industry Project


Industry Project


Industry Project II


Industry Project II


Instructional Skills


Instructional Skills


Internet Marketing


Social media marketing course, internet marketing, how do you advertise online, study online marketing, adwords,twitter, facebook, LinkedIn, wordpress, learn online advertising techniques.


Interpersonal Communication


Communication is more than just speaking, hearing, or having a good vocabulary. This course explores strategies for success in everyday interpersonal communication. You will explore clear examples of verbal and nonverbal habits, effective listening, self-concept, differences in conversational styles, and conflict management. You will also learn about practical strategies you can use to improve communication at home, in social situations, and in the workplace.


Inventory Management


Successful inventory management involves creating a purchasing plan that will ensure that items are available when they are needed (but that neither too much nor too little is purchased) and keeping track of existing inventory and its use.


Keys to Effective Communication


Become more confident, make great first impressions, get along with others, and create better personal and professional relationships. This course provides a step by step process to become a great conversationalist as you use communication to build rapport and create trust, warmth, and respect.


Keys to Successful Money Management


Let a certified financial planner show you how most wealthy people build their fortunes. This course will introduce you to a broad array of investment choices, help you discover the best ways to accumulate cash and property, and demonstrate how to best protect your investments.


Leadership


Gain the respect and admiration of others by developing your leadership skills. Even if you're not working in a leadership role, this course will teach you how to use the principles of great leaders to achieve success in your professional and personal life.


Leadership Skills for Supervisors - Communication, Coaching, and Conflict


Leadership Skills for Supervisors - Communication, Coaching, and Conflict


Certificate in Legal Practice


Certificate in Legal Practice VBS016


Legal Terminology


Legal Terminology BWR108


Management


Certificate In Management VBS105 Learn to be an effective manager with Learning Clouds Business courses.


Certificate in Management


Certificate In Management VBS004


Proficiency Award 3 in Management


Proficiency Award 3 in Management VBS009


Managing Customer Service


Learn how to correctly anticipate and meet your customers' needs. This course will help you discover some effective methods to bring out your best and do the same for the other people you work with as you serve as an ambassador for your company.


Manufacturing Applications


Understand the true meaning of productivity and how to improve it. This course will help you learn to apply the principles and concepts of manufacturing to increase customer satisfaction and help your company become more efficient and productive.


Manufacturing Fundamentals


Gain the basic skills required to work in manufacturing. This course will help you learn the roles of productivity, design, process planning, and 13 different manufacturing processes, and discover how performance measurements and standardization improve manufacturing operations.


Marketing and Sales


Marketing and Sales


Marketing for Agriculture


Study at home Marketing for agricultural and farming industry by distance education


Marketing for Small Businesses


Marketing for Small Businesses


Marketing Foundations


Marketing Foundations


Proficiency Award 2 in Marketing Management


Proficiency Award 2 in Marketing Management


Marketing Psychology


Marketing Psychology


Marketing Systems


Marketing Systems BBS303


Marketing with Social Media


Marketing with Social Media


Marketing Your Business on the Internet


In this hands-on course, you'll discover proven methods for establishing an Internet presence and building a brand identity. You'll learn to incorporate SEO, advertising, email, social media, and more to develop an effective Internet marketing plan for your business even with little money to spend.


Marketing Your Nonprofit


Discover how to increase membership, expand program value, attract media, entice donors, and develop volunteers. If your organization relies on a diverse mix of fees, events, and /or contributions for support, you're sure to find this information-packed course indispensable.


Mastering Public Speaking


Become an effective public speaker by discovering how to talk confidently and persuasively to both large and small groups. This course will help you equip yourself with the skills you need to communicate with ease and authority on the job or in any social setting.


Mastery of Business Fundamentals


Acquire practical experience in strategic planning, management, and finance without enrolling in an MBA program. This course will provide in-depth knowledge of the business environment, including ethics, organizational structures, performance measures, financial investment models, budgeting, and more.


Matriarchal Marketing


This isn’t just another marketing course about the obvious. This is an unravelling about you.


Medical Terminology


Would you like to work in medical support or administration? Our medical terminology courses will help you with your first step toward working in medical administration


Motivation


Motivation


Motivation Training - Motivating Your Workforce


Motivation Training - Motivating Your Workforce


Proficiency Award 3 in Multidisciplinary Studies


Proficiency Award 3 In Multidisciplinary Studies VBS007


Nonprofit Fundraising Essentials


Explore the skills you need to become a successful nonprofit fundraiser. This course will provide a wealth of new nonprofit fundraising ideas and help you discover where the best corporate and foundation fundraising jobs are and how to apply for them.


Introduction to Nonprofit Management


Develop the skills and strategies you need to become an integral part of the non-profit sector as you learn from a veteran of the field. This course will show you everything you need to know to transform good intentions into a professional plan of action.


Nursery Sales Assistant


Nursery Sales Assistant VHT103


Office Practices


Office Practices


Operations Management


Operations Management


Personnel Management


Improve your Human Resource skills with Personal Management VBS107 at Learning Cloud


Certificate in Personnel Management


Certificate In Personnel Management VBS003


Practicum


Practicum


Professional Practice For Consultants


Professional Practice For Consultants


Professional Sales Skills


If you've always dreamed of becoming successful in sales, this course is exactly what you need. You'll learn how to turn prospects into buyers, how to provide proper customer service, how to develop a sales plan, and much more.


Proficiency Award 2 of Business


Distance education courses for online home study, and ebooks, for careers, business or jobs in farming, science, management, business, education, health, writing, design, self sufficiency and alternative living.


Project Management Applications


This course will teach you the same powerful tools and techniques that experienced project management professionals rely on every day. You will learn how to maximize your project's chance of success and become proficient at recruiting and empowering your project's team members. This course will also help you prepare for the internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams offered by the Project Management Institute, PMI®.


Project Management Fundamentals


Master the essentials of project management with an experienced Project Management Professional as your guide. This course provides the concepts you need to plan, implement, control and close any type of project.


Intermediate Project Management


Intermediate Project Management


Purchasing Fundamentals


Master the fundamentals of purchasing by understanding your role as a purchasing practitioner. This course will help you define internal customer needs, generate purchase requisitions and purchase orders, manage supplier deliveries, maintain records, manage budgets, and more.


Research Project I


Research Project I


Research Project II


Research Project II


Research Project III


Research Project III


Research Project IV Thesis Preparation


Research Project IV Thesis Preparation


Sales Management


Sales Management


Sales Skills


Sales Skills


Sales Unveiled


A decade's worth of research and implementation has gone into this ground-breaking sales training program, which offers a refreshing new take for the 21st century.


Secrets of the Caterer


Discover how to put your cooking and party planning skills to work in an exciting and creative career as a caterer. Learn fundamentals of catering business including how to cook for large crowds, organize your kitchen, manage your time, and work with clients, as well as some great recipe ideas to jump-start your career.


Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications


Learn to apply the elements and methods of Six Sigma to achieve the highest possible quality.


Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring


Discover how to use the same marketing tricks the big companies employ and create a personalized plan without clearing out your bank account. This course will help you master cost-effective marketing strategies that provide results with hands-on activities and real-world examples.


Certificate in Small Business


Certificate in Small Business VBS017


Social Media Marketing Skills Training


Social Media Marketing Skills Training


Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business


This course will teach you how to develop the motivation, discipline, and creativity to quit your job and be your own boss.


Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business


Learn how to start your own arts and crafts business from a professional artist. This course helps you discover how to create a business identity, get into the best craft shows, design booths that draw customers, and price your work effectively.


Start Your Own Gift Basket Business


Express your creativity in a fun and profitable way by starting a business as a gift basket designer. This course will provide you with skills such as setting up a design studio, finding products, and exploring requirements for running a home-based business.


Start Your Own Small Business


Learn how to transform your passion and talent into a viable small business. This course will teach you about financing, marketing techniques, employee management, policy writing, and time management - everything you need to know to start your very own small business.


Starting a Consulting Practice


Learn how to leverage your knowledge and experience by starting your own professional consulting practice. This course will show you how to develop a business plan, set pricing policies, write marketing plans, and contract services so you can begin turning your expertise into profit.


Starting a Nonprofit


Learn how to turn your dreams of starting a nonprofit organization into a reality. This course will teach you practical information about incorporation, organization, and converting to tax-exempt status so you can begin running your own successful nonprofit.


Starting A Small Business


Most businesses fail, but often are poorly planned resourced and managed. Learn from people with practical experience, sound training and real success.


Introduction to Stock Options


Learn to evaluate, buy, sell, and profit from stocks. This course will arm you with investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros as you learn how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market, or even a flat market.


Stock Trading Suite


If you want to learn how to make money in the stock market wisely, this series will give you the tools you need for successful investments. Learn the fundamentals of investing by learning the ins and outs of the stock market, retirement planning, and personal financial goals.


Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My!


Learn the basics of stocks, bonds, and investing so you can be independent and confident about your financial decisions. This class will teach you how to prepare for retirement, manage your finances, and pay for college without the need for hiring a broker or financial advisor.


Supervision


Supervision I


Supervisor Accounting Skills Training


Knowledge of financial skills is absolutely necessary in order to become a successful, effective manager. If you find yourself scratching your head when you try to read a budget, have trouble keeping your books organized, or aren’t sure what to make of an annual report, then Velsoft’s Accounting Skills for New Supervisors training courseware will be perfect for you.


Supply Chain Management Fundamentals


Learn what it takes to be a successful supply chain manager. This course will prepare you for internationally recognized certification examinations by teaching you how to create demand forecasts, develop schedules, manage inventory, control production orders, and ensure customer satisfaction.


Supply Chain Suite


Supply Chain Suite


Telemarketing - Using the Telephone as a Sales Tool


Telemarketing - Using the Telephone as a Sales Tool


The Analysis and Valuation of Stocks


Learn fundamental and advanced techniques for researching and analyzing stocks. This comprehensive course will teach you how to read financial statements, calculate financial ratios, perform industrial comparisons, and conduct economic research.


Total Quality Fundamentals


Learn the fundamentals, history, and key concepts of the total quality movement. This course will teach you how to increase the value of your company through motivational models, leadership, teamwork, and quality standards.


Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search


Learn how to get the job you want quickly, easily, and in any economy from a world-renowned author and career advisor. This course will help you identify the job that is best for your needs and provide complete step-by-step instructions on how to land it.


Understanding the Human Resources Function


Learn the essential role of human resources in successful organizations. This course will help you understand this very vital link in the organizational chain, so that managers and business owners can feel prepared to handle basic human resource functions.


Using Social Media in Business


Learn how to use the five most popular social media platforms-Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram-to grow and promote your business. This course will help you harness the power of social media to connect with new customers, advertise products, and promote your brand.


Web Based Marketing


Web Based Marketing


Where Does All My Money Go?


Learn how to make conscious decisions about spending and saving so you can take full control of your financial future. This course will teach you the principles of investing, debt elimination, and retirement planning.


Workers' Compensation


Learn essential knowledge and skills of one of the most important and fastest-growing areas of law. This course provides a solid foundation in workers' compensation law and greatly increase your chances of landing a job with a private law firm.


Workplace Harassment - What It Is and What To Do About It


Workplace Harassment - What It Is and What To Do About It


Workplace Health and Safety


Workplace Health and Safety


Workshop I


Workshop I


Workshop II


Workshop II


Workshop III


Workshop III



Business & Management

In the ever-changing world of business, there is always someone or something that needs to be managed. Every project needs someone who is capable of managing it, every marketing campaign and every event. Even those working in higher management need someone who is going to manage them.

Here is a multimedia lesson used throughout some of our online business management courses modules.  We hope that it will provide you with a little insight into what you can expect from each module of your desired learning program:

If you are capable of paying attention to detail and multitasking, a career in management might be just what you desire. One of the best types of management role is that of project management. You are responsible for managing large projects, such as construction, concert events and even the design and development of a new website.

Other opportunities exist in management today, such as being able to manage your own bed and breakfast, advertising, health and fitness club and many others. The possibilities are endless, so it is up to you to determine what it is that you want to do with your management degree.

What can our courses business and management courses do for you?

Many different career levels exist in the business and management field. You can work as an assistant manager, human resources manager, operations manager and more. For those working as an assistant manager, you have the responsibility of assisting a superior manager and stepping in where needed to ensure the business is operating smoothly. You are assigned any number of different tasks, one of which is managing other individuals.

Working as a mid-level manager requires that you report to one or more upper-level managers. More than likely, you are going to have an assistant manager to help make sure all of your duties are completed on time and accurately. Mid-level management normally supervises more individuals than that of an assistant manager. Higher-level managers are considered the executive managers. These professionals are charged with the supervision of all employees that work for the business. They also have the responsibility of supervising the operations of the business.

Numerous job titles exist for those working in this capacity. Job titles tend to correlate to the responsibilities of the manager. Managers overseeing human resources and individuals are known as a human resources manager. Accounting managers have the responsibility of monitoring accounting operations. Production managers are responsible for the production operations of the business.

To be successful as a manager, you have to master a number of different skills. As you progress further up the management ranks, the needed skills will increase as well. Common skills for entry-level managers are planning, organizing, directing and controlling. After you move into higher-level management, you need skills such as motivation, employee involvement and training and coaching. Self-management and time management come into play with the third-level of management.

Top executives require leadership above all other skills. As you develop your skills, you move from a manager into a leader. To find out more information about entering into the business management program, contact one of the professionals at Learning Cloud to discover the world of possibilities that are waiting for you today.

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