Small Business Management Certification (South Africa)

Core Courses:

1. Business Planning and Strategy

2. Financial Management and Accounting

3. Marketing and Sales

4. Human Resources and Leadership

5. Operations and Supply Chain Management

6. Entrepreneurship and Innovation

7. Business Ethics and Governance

8. Risk Management and Compliance

Specialized Courses:

1. Small Business Start-up Certification

2. Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership Certification

3. Digital Marketing for Small Business Certification

4. E-commerce and Online Business Certification

5. Business Growth and Scaling Certification

6. Family Business Management Certification

7. Social Entrepreneurship Certification

8. Women's Entrepreneurship Certification

Industry-Specific Courses:

1. Retail and Wholesale Management Certification

2. Hospitality and Tourism Management Certification

3. Agriculture and Agribusiness Management Certification

4. Manufacturing and Production Management Certification

5. Construction and Project Management Certification

6. Technology and IT Management Certification

7. Healthcare and Medical Management Certification

8. Financial Services and Banking Certification

Software-Specific Courses:

1. Sage Accounting Certification

2. QuickBooks Certification

3. Xero Accounting Certification

4. Microsoft Office Certification (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

5. Google Workspace Certification (e.g., Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs)

Soft Skills Courses:

1. Time Management and Productivity

2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills

3. Leadership and Team Management

4. Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution

5. Emotional Intelligence and Empathy

Certification Levels:

1. Basic Small Business Management Certification (3-6 months)

2. Intermediate Small Business Management Certification (6-12 months)

3. Advanced Small Business Management Certification (1-2 years)

4. Expert Small Business Management Certification (2+ years)

Elective Courses:

1. Business Model Canvas and Design Thinking

2. Lean Start-up and Agile Methodologies

3. Digital Transformation and Innovation

4. Business Analytics and Data Science

5. Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Target Audience:

- Small business owners

- Entrepreneurs and start-ups

- Business managers and leaders

- Aspiring entrepreneurs

- Business development professionals

Benefits:

- Enhanced small business management skills and knowledge

- Improved entrepreneurship and leadership skills

- Developed skills in industry-standard software and technologies

- Increased understanding of business operations and regulations

- Certification recognized by employers and industries

Additional Advanced Courses:

1. Certified Small Business Manager (CSBM)

2. Certified Entrepreneurial Business Manager (CEBM)

3. Certified Business Administrator (CBA)

4. Certified Management Consultant (CMC)

5. Certified Business Coach (CBC)

Certification Bodies:

1. Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)

2. National Small Business Chamber (NSBC)

3. South African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA)

4. Institute of Business Advisors (IBA)

5. University of Cape Town (UCT) - Graduate School of Business

6. University of Witwatersrand (Wits) - Business School

7. University of Pretoria (UP) - Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

8. Nelson Mandela University (NMU) - Business School