Many people believe you are born with business acumen, which is loosely defined as the ability to assess an external market and make effective decisions. Knowing what is necessary to navigate and create a successful business seems innate for certain people. Through our Business Acumen coursework participants will improve their judgment and decisiveness skills. Business Acumen is all about seeing the big picture and recognizing that all decisions no matter how small can have an effect on the bottom line. Participants will increase their financial literacy and improve their business sense. 

Business Acumen will give participants an advantage everyone wishes they had. The coursework will help participants recognize learning events, manage risk better, and increase their critical thinking. Business Acumen has the ability to influence your whole organization, and provide that additional edge that will lead to success.  

Career Pathway 

• Family Business Owner
• Manager & Executive Manager
• Consultant & Business Advisor
• Focus Group Analyst
• Franchise Owner
• Inventor
• Patent Attorney
• Small Business Owner
• Solutions Manager
• Strategic Development Officer
• Venture Capitalist
• Manufacturer Executive

Assessment

• Case Study
• Multiple choice questions quiz

Benefits

• Gain quality workplace skills and experience to help launch your career.
• Develop work-related skills and experiences that are recognized by employers. 
• Develop independence and confidence in an adult learning environment. 
• Gain an insight into various industry areas to help you decide on a career pathway. 
• Potentially gain recognition for prior learning for your previous study or work.
• High-quality course written by industry experts with easy to understand course content
• Course materials provided online with unlimited tutor support – no textbooks to buy
• Gain an Australian Certificate upon your successful completion of coursework (Certificate hard copy will be posted to you)
• Course may be tax deductible - see your tax advisor

Workshop Objectives:

• Know how to see the big picture
• Develop a risk management strategy
• Know how to practice financial literacy
• Develop critical thinking
• Practice management acumen
• Find key financial levers