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What you will learn - Learn the Basic Techniques in Communication to Improve Sales
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Get BIG Savings with our Communications for Small Business Owners Online Bundle, 3 Certificate Courses
- Communications for Small Business Owners
- Social Selling for Small Businesses
- Online Tools for Small Business
1. Communications for Small Business Owners: Learn the Basic Techniques in Communication to Improve Sales
Communications between a small business and its customers is a multi-lane highway. Navigate this highway successfully and you increase customer numbers and profits. Set out on this highway unaware, ill-prepared, or unconvinced of its importance, and you will lose ground to your competitors.
If you are new to the communications highway, this Communications for Small Business Owners course will provide the foundation for future development. If your company has some communications expertise, this course will help you strengthen and polish your essential components.
2. Social Selling for Small Businesses: Learn How Social Media Will Help You Grow and Sustain Your Business
If you want to position your business as an industry leader, or just build up leads for potential sales, you must have a strong presence on social media – it can’t be overlooked. Social media is where a large percentage of customers spend a great deal of their online time, whether it’s looking for information or deals. If you are there, and positioned correctly on multiple platforms it will speak well for your business. This entrepreneurship course will show you how to use social selling via social media to the best benefit.
Social selling isn’t just a fad or the latest approach to selling that businesses need to adopt. It’s a result of the massive integration of social media in how we conduct our lives. Sales professionals understand they can connect to and leverage these habits. This course is designed for entrepreneurs and sales professionals to learn how to function in that space.
In this course, we’re going to explore how social selling is an essential requirement for sales teams, and how the relationships that are created and nurtured within social media will help you grow and sustain your business. We’ll also learn how to apply specific techniques to connect with your audience and potential fans in the social space.
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the attributes of social selling.
- Explore how social selling can generate results for your small business.
- Apply social selling strategies to create relevance in social media.
- Understand the power of leveraging different social media platforms in social selling.
- Measure your social selling results.
3. Online Tools for Small Business: Learn about free online tools for small business owners
The internet provides an information highway for communication and research and is now also a virtual toolbox for the small business owner, with free options for such essential services as marketing, promotion, project management, data acquisition, document review, graphic design, and sales transactions. This Online Tools for Small Business course will give an overview of some popular options and provide basic instruction in their functions and use. This will enable you to select options appropriate for your business and get you or your team started in using them for your business.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
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Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Units of Study
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Communications for Small Business Owners Online Bundle, 3 Courses includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Certificate In Communications for Small Business Owners Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment, Part One
- Pre-Assignment, Part Two
Session 2: Key Communication Components
- What Communication Is All About
- Attributes of Good Communication
- Pre-Assignment Review
Session 3: The Building Blocks
- Business and Marketing Strategy
- Components of Your Marketing Plan
- Things to Consider
- Three-Year Marketing Plan Sample
- Sample Project Plan: Introduction
- Sample Project Plan: Service Awareness and Feedback
- Sample Project Plan: Annual Conference
- Making Connections
- Public Relations Plan
- Allow Some Flexibility
- Working on the Plan
- Elevator Pitch and Executive Summary
- The Executive Summary
- Essential Elements
- Developing Your Pitch: Step One
- Developing Your Pitch: Step Two
- Developing Your Pitch: Step Three
- Developing Your Pitch: Step Four
- Developing Your Pitch: Step Five
- Delivery Tips
- Practice Makes Perfect
Session 4: Your Communications Plan
- Introduction
- Selecting Your Communications Destination
- Identifying Audiences, Part Two
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
- Choosing a Communications Route
- Types of Routes
- Identifying Your Goal
- Splitting up the Message
- Making Connections
- Establishing a Communications Vehicle
- Setting up Media Guidelines
- Sample Media Guidelines
- Selecting a Spokesperson
- Developing an Approval Process
- Approval Process Guidelines
- Defining Inbound and Outbound Marketing, Part One
- Defining Inbound and Outbound Marketing, Part Two
- The Reasons for Inbound Marketing, Part One
- The Reasons for Inbound Marketing, Part Two
- Making Connections
Session 5: The Five C’s of a Successful Message
- Be Clear
- Sample E-Mail
- Being Clear
- Sample E-Mail
- Being Coherent
- Being Coherent, Part Two
- Being Coherent, Part Three
- Be Concise
- Sample E-mail
- Revised E-mail
- Be Complete
- Sample E-Mail
- Revised E-Mail
- Be Correct
- Sample E-Mail
- Checking for Mistakes
- Mistakes Happen!
- Be Compelling
- Compelling Copy
- Making Connections
Session 6: Communication Strategies
- Setting a Goal for Each Communications Piece
- Strengthening Your Core Message
- Key Words and Ideas
- Thinking MEDIA
Session 7: Sharing Information Through Media Releases
- Key Pieces of the Media Release
- Media Releases
- Drafting Your Message
- Getting Into It
Session 8: Communicating Online
- Blogging Tips and Tricks
- Guidelines
- Making Connections
- Connecting Through Social Media
- Making Connections
- Getting on Board, Part One
- Getting on Board, Part Two
- Social Media Plan Worksheet: Basic Information
- Basic Information, Part Two
- Campaign Budget
- Campaign Objectives
- Competitive Analysis, Part One
- Competitive Analysis, Part Two
Session 9: Using Stories to Communicate
- The Importance of Story, Part One
- The Importance of Story, Part Two
- Tell Me A Story
Session 10: Polishers and Time Savers
- Communication Fact Sheets
- 'About Us' Fact Sheet
- 'Elevator Pitch' Fact Sheet
- 'Social Media Summary' Fact Sheet
- 'Strategic Summary' Fact Sheet
- 'Contact Lists' Fact Sheet
- Maintaining Fact Sheets
- Making Connections
- Getting It Together
- The Three R’s
- Reduce
- Reuse
- Recycle
Session 11: Enhancing Your Results
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Making Connections
- Metatags
- Getting the Best Results
- Developing Keywords
- Optimizing Our Results
- Taking Your Communication Pulse
- Using Focus Groups
- Focusing on the Research
- SWOT Analysis
- Next Steps
- Making Connections
Session 12: Maintaining Your Message in Crisis
- Communicating in a Crisis, Part One
- Communicating in a Crisis, Part Two
Session 13: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 2 - Social Selling for Small Businesses
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Defining Social Selling
- It Is What It Is
- The Relationship Between Social Media and Sales Professionals
- Pre-Assignment Review, Part One
- Pre-Assignment Review, Part Two
- Pre-Assignment Review, Part Three
- Getting Clear
- What’s Your Purpose?
- Case Study
Session 3: Doing Your Research
- Who Will You Connect With? Part One
- Who Will You Connect With? Part Two
- Why Do You Want To Connect With Them?
- How Will You Connect and Engage?
- Making Connections
- Making It Work
- What Do You Need?
- The Changing Marketplace
Session 4: Building Relationships
- Who Do You Know?
- What It’s All About
- Expanding Your Circle
- Other People’s Content
- Making Connections
- Blog Post: Think You Can Ignore a Cracked or Pitted Windshield?
- Question
Session 5: Sharing Content
- Being Relevant
- Making Connections
- Helping Your Sales Team Flourish
- What About You?
- Defining Yourself
- Coaching Your Team
- Listen and Learn
- Case Study
- Getting in Touch
Session 6: Leveraging Technology
- Diving In
- Social Platforms – LinkedIn
- Getting Started, Part One
- Getting Started, Part Two
- Getting Started, Part Three
- Getting Started, Part Four
- Social Platforms – Twitter
- Knowing When You’re There
- Summary
- Social Platforms – The Beauty of Pictures, Part One
- Social Platforms – The Beauty of Pictures, Part Two
Session 7: Measuring the Results
- Measuring Social Media, Part One
- Measuring Social Media, Part Two
- Your CRM
Session 8: Keep Going Forward
- Keep Moving
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Online Tools for Small Business
Lesson One: Google Docs
- Online Document Creation
- Setting Up an Account
- Basic Features
- Test Drive
- Further Study
Lesson Two: Canva
- Online Graphics Creation
- Setting Up an Account
- Basic Features
- Test Drive
- Further Study
Lesson Three: Trello
- Online Project Management
- Setting Up an Account
- Basic Features
- Test Drive
- Further Study
Lesson Four: Survey Monkey
- Online Data Acquisition
- Setting Up an Account
- Basic Features
- Test Drive
- Further Study
Lesson Five: MailChimp
- Email Marketing
- Setting Up an Account
- Basic Features
- Test Drive
- Further Study
- Course Wrap-Up
- Post-Course Assessment
- Course Summary
Requirements
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Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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About This Course
What you will learn - Learn the Basic Techniques in Communication to Improve Sales
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Get BIG Savings with our Communications for Small Business Owners Online Bundle, 3 Certificate Courses
- Communications for Small Business Owners
- Social Selling for Small Businesses
- Online Tools for Small Business
1. Communications for Small Business Owners: Learn the Basic Techniques in Communication to Improve Sales
Communications between a small business and its customers is a multi-lane highway. Navigate this highway successfully and you increase customer numbers and profits. Set out on this highway unaware, ill-prepared, or unconvinced of its importance, and you will lose ground to your competitors.
If you are new to the communications highway, this Communications for Small Business Owners course will provide the foundation for future development. If your company has some communications expertise, this course will help you strengthen and polish your essential components.
2. Social Selling for Small Businesses: Learn How Social Media Will Help You Grow and Sustain Your Business
If you want to position your business as an industry leader, or just build up leads for potential sales, you must have a strong presence on social media – it can’t be overlooked. Social media is where a large percentage of customers spend a great deal of their online time, whether it’s looking for information or deals. If you are there, and positioned correctly on multiple platforms it will speak well for your business. This entrepreneurship course will show you how to use social selling via social media to the best benefit.
Social selling isn’t just a fad or the latest approach to selling that businesses need to adopt. It’s a result of the massive integration of social media in how we conduct our lives. Sales professionals understand they can connect to and leverage these habits. This course is designed for entrepreneurs and sales professionals to learn how to function in that space.
In this course, we’re going to explore how social selling is an essential requirement for sales teams, and how the relationships that are created and nurtured within social media will help you grow and sustain your business. We’ll also learn how to apply specific techniques to connect with your audience and potential fans in the social space.
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the attributes of social selling.
- Explore how social selling can generate results for your small business.
- Apply social selling strategies to create relevance in social media.
- Understand the power of leveraging different social media platforms in social selling.
- Measure your social selling results.
3. Online Tools for Small Business: Learn about free online tools for small business owners
The internet provides an information highway for communication and research and is now also a virtual toolbox for the small business owner, with free options for such essential services as marketing, promotion, project management, data acquisition, document review, graphic design, and sales transactions. This Online Tools for Small Business course will give an overview of some popular options and provide basic instruction in their functions and use. This will enable you to select options appropriate for your business and get you or your team started in using them for your business.
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.
This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!
Course Fast Facts:
- All courses are easy to follow and understand
- Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
- Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
- Study as many courses as you want
- Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
- You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
- Certificates
Course Delivery
Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Units of Study
Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.
Communications for Small Business Owners Online Bundle, 3 Courses includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Certificate In Communications for Small Business Owners Online Course
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment, Part One
- Pre-Assignment, Part Two
Session 2: Key Communication Components
- What Communication Is All About
- Attributes of Good Communication
- Pre-Assignment Review
Session 3: The Building Blocks
- Business and Marketing Strategy
- Components of Your Marketing Plan
- Things to Consider
- Three-Year Marketing Plan Sample
- Sample Project Plan: Introduction
- Sample Project Plan: Service Awareness and Feedback
- Sample Project Plan: Annual Conference
- Making Connections
- Public Relations Plan
- Allow Some Flexibility
- Working on the Plan
- Elevator Pitch and Executive Summary
- The Executive Summary
- Essential Elements
- Developing Your Pitch: Step One
- Developing Your Pitch: Step Two
- Developing Your Pitch: Step Three
- Developing Your Pitch: Step Four
- Developing Your Pitch: Step Five
- Delivery Tips
- Practice Makes Perfect
Session 4: Your Communications Plan
- Introduction
- Selecting Your Communications Destination
- Identifying Audiences, Part Two
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
- Choosing a Communications Route
- Types of Routes
- Identifying Your Goal
- Splitting up the Message
- Making Connections
- Establishing a Communications Vehicle
- Setting up Media Guidelines
- Sample Media Guidelines
- Selecting a Spokesperson
- Developing an Approval Process
- Approval Process Guidelines
- Defining Inbound and Outbound Marketing, Part One
- Defining Inbound and Outbound Marketing, Part Two
- The Reasons for Inbound Marketing, Part One
- The Reasons for Inbound Marketing, Part Two
- Making Connections
Session 5: The Five C’s of a Successful Message
- Be Clear
- Sample E-Mail
- Being Clear
- Sample E-Mail
- Being Coherent
- Being Coherent, Part Two
- Being Coherent, Part Three
- Be Concise
- Sample E-mail
- Revised E-mail
- Be Complete
- Sample E-Mail
- Revised E-Mail
- Be Correct
- Sample E-Mail
- Checking for Mistakes
- Mistakes Happen!
- Be Compelling
- Compelling Copy
- Making Connections
Session 6: Communication Strategies
- Setting a Goal for Each Communications Piece
- Strengthening Your Core Message
- Key Words and Ideas
- Thinking MEDIA
Session 7: Sharing Information Through Media Releases
- Key Pieces of the Media Release
- Media Releases
- Drafting Your Message
- Getting Into It
Session 8: Communicating Online
- Blogging Tips and Tricks
- Guidelines
- Making Connections
- Connecting Through Social Media
- Making Connections
- Getting on Board, Part One
- Getting on Board, Part Two
- Social Media Plan Worksheet: Basic Information
- Basic Information, Part Two
- Campaign Budget
- Campaign Objectives
- Competitive Analysis, Part One
- Competitive Analysis, Part Two
Session 9: Using Stories to Communicate
- The Importance of Story, Part One
- The Importance of Story, Part Two
- Tell Me A Story
Session 10: Polishers and Time Savers
- Communication Fact Sheets
- 'About Us' Fact Sheet
- 'Elevator Pitch' Fact Sheet
- 'Social Media Summary' Fact Sheet
- 'Strategic Summary' Fact Sheet
- 'Contact Lists' Fact Sheet
- Maintaining Fact Sheets
- Making Connections
- Getting It Together
- The Three R’s
- Reduce
- Reuse
- Recycle
Session 11: Enhancing Your Results
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Making Connections
- Metatags
- Getting the Best Results
- Developing Keywords
- Optimizing Our Results
- Taking Your Communication Pulse
- Using Focus Groups
- Focusing on the Research
- SWOT Analysis
- Next Steps
- Making Connections
Session 12: Maintaining Your Message in Crisis
- Communicating in a Crisis, Part One
- Communicating in a Crisis, Part Two
Session 13: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 2 - Social Selling for Small Businesses
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Defining Social Selling
- It Is What It Is
- The Relationship Between Social Media and Sales Professionals
- Pre-Assignment Review, Part One
- Pre-Assignment Review, Part Two
- Pre-Assignment Review, Part Three
- Getting Clear
- What’s Your Purpose?
- Case Study
Session 3: Doing Your Research
- Who Will You Connect With? Part One
- Who Will You Connect With? Part Two
- Why Do You Want To Connect With Them?
- How Will You Connect and Engage?
- Making Connections
- Making It Work
- What Do You Need?
- The Changing Marketplace
Session 4: Building Relationships
- Who Do You Know?
- What It’s All About
- Expanding Your Circle
- Other People’s Content
- Making Connections
- Blog Post: Think You Can Ignore a Cracked or Pitted Windshield?
- Question
Session 5: Sharing Content
- Being Relevant
- Making Connections
- Helping Your Sales Team Flourish
- What About You?
- Defining Yourself
- Coaching Your Team
- Listen and Learn
- Case Study
- Getting in Touch
Session 6: Leveraging Technology
- Diving In
- Social Platforms – LinkedIn
- Getting Started, Part One
- Getting Started, Part Two
- Getting Started, Part Three
- Getting Started, Part Four
- Social Platforms – Twitter
- Knowing When You’re There
- Summary
- Social Platforms – The Beauty of Pictures, Part One
- Social Platforms – The Beauty of Pictures, Part Two
Session 7: Measuring the Results
- Measuring Social Media, Part One
- Measuring Social Media, Part Two
- Your CRM
Session 8: Keep Going Forward
- Keep Moving
- Making Connections, Part One
- Making Connections, Part Two
A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Online Tools for Small Business
Lesson One: Google Docs
- Online Document Creation
- Setting Up an Account
- Basic Features
- Test Drive
- Further Study
Lesson Two: Canva
- Online Graphics Creation
- Setting Up an Account
- Basic Features
- Test Drive
- Further Study
Lesson Three: Trello
- Online Project Management
- Setting Up an Account
- Basic Features
- Test Drive
- Further Study
Lesson Four: Survey Monkey
- Online Data Acquisition
- Setting Up an Account
- Basic Features
- Test Drive
- Further Study
Lesson Five: MailChimp
- Email Marketing
- Setting Up an Account
- Basic Features
- Test Drive
- Further Study
- Course Wrap-Up
- Post-Course Assessment
- Course Summary
Requirements
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
FAQS
1. Who are Courses For Success?
Courses For Success is a course platform that started in 2008
with 5 courses, since then we have grown to over 10,000 online courses.
Our courses span across the following categories:
•Animal
•Beauty
•Business
•Health & Fitness
•Finance
•Lifestyle
•IT & Software
•Personal Development
•Teaching & Academics
2. Is there a refund/cancellation policy?
Yes, we have a 7-day money-back refund policy.
3. What is the FREE Personal Success Training Program?
The Personal Success Training Program
was developed by Courses For Success to help our customers achieve
success. Currently, we are offering this program for FREE with every
course or bundle purchase this month. This is a limited time offer!
4. Are there any requirements to study this course?
No,
anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter
is encouraged to take our course. There are no entry requirements to
take this course.
5. Do I require to have finished high school to complete this course?
No,
you do not require a High School Diploma or to have finished school to
study this course, this course is open to anyone who would like to take
this course.
6. What if English is not my first language?
This
course is provided in English, however, due to the digital nature of
our training, you can take your time studying the material and make use
of tools such as google translate and Grammarly.
7. Is this course online or conducted in person?
All our courses are accessible online on any device. You may complete them at your own pace and at your own time.
8. How do I receive my course?
After
you have completed the payment, you will receive a confirmation email
and tax receipt. You will also receive an email containing your course
login details (username and password), as well as instructions on how to
access and log in to your course via the internet with any device,
please check your junk/spam folder in the event that you do not receive
the email.
9. When does this course start?
Providing
you have internet access you can start this course whenever you like,
just go to the login page and insert your username and password and you
can access the online material.
10. What is online learning like?
Online learning is easy, if not easier than a traditional academic situation.
By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace.
Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.
11. What computer skills do I need for my course?
You
don't need to be a computer expert to succeed with our online training,
but you should be comfortable typing, using the internet and be capable
of using common software (such as Microsoft word).
12. How long will you have access to the online course?
The majority of our courses have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.
Please also check the course summary, as a small selection of courses have limited access.
13. How long will my course take?
Course duration, is listed under Course Summary
14. Do I need to buy textbooks?
All the required material for your course is included in the online system, you do not need to buy anything else.
15. Is the course interactive?
Yes, all our courses are interactive.
16. Is there an assessment or exam?
Yes,
you will be required to complete a multiple-choice test online at the
end of your course, you can do this test as many times as you require.
17. What type of certificate will I receive?
You
will receive a Certificate of Completion that is applicable worldwide,
which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share
the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers and employers.
Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles
and job applications.
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The term “Courses for Success” helped me in my current position to succeed. After completing the courses, I gave my manager the completion certificates. Recently I received a promotion too."
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"I
had a very good experience with my course. It has helped me to get
multiple jobs and prepared me for almost everything I would need to
know. The course was very informative and easy to understand and broken
up perfectly to be done in a short amount of time while still learning a
good amount! I would recommend Courses for Success to anyone trying to
get abs certifications for job advancements, it is well worth it!"
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"I have absolutely enjoyed the materials from Courses for Success. The materials are easy to understand which makes learning enjoyable. Courses for Success have great topics of interest which make you come back for
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Thank you Courses for Success for being part of my learning journey and making education affordable!"
Our
completion certificates are very valuable and will help you progress in
your work environment and show employers how committed you are to learn
new skills, you might even get a promotion.
18. Will this course be credited by universities?
No, it is not equivalent to a college or university credit.
19. Am I guaranteed to get a job with this certificate?
This course will give you the skills you need to help you obtain employment, but it’s up to you if you get the job or not.
20. How will this course assist me with my career?
Studying
and completing this course will show employers that you have the
knowledge in this field, additionally you will gain more confidence in
this area of expertise.
21. How long is the certificate valid for?
The Certificates are valid for life and do not need renewing.
22. Can I take more than one course at a time?
Courses
are studied online at your own pace and you are free to study as many
or as few courses as you wish, we also offer online course bundles that
allow you to save on additional courses so that you may get all the
topics related to your training goals in one go.
23. What are the Payment Methods available? Is there a payment plan?
We accept payments via PayPal, Credit Card and Bank Transfer.
Payment Plans: We have partnered with Partial.ly, to offer our own in house payment plan. Everyone is Pre-Approved, providing the initial deposit is paid in full.
To pay via bank transfer contact us info@coursesforsuccess.com
24. Can I purchase for multiple people?
Yes, you can do this by purchasing individually via website or send us a request via email at info@coursesforsuccess.com
25. Can I request for an invoice before purchase?
Yes, you can request for an invoice via email at info@coursesforsuccess.com
26. Purchase for a gift?
Yes, you can purchase this course as a gift, simply send an email to info@coursesforsuccess.com, with the course details and we can accommodate this.
27. Can I create my own course bundle?
Yes,
you can customize your own bundle. Please send us the complete list
with the exact course link of the courses you'd like to bundle up via
email info@coursesforsuccess.com and we will create them for you. *Each course access, time of completion and certification varies depending on the course type.
28. How will I contact Courses For Success if I have any questions?
You can contact our support team, at any time through live chat on our website, or email at info@coursesforsuccess.com, or by calling one of our phone numbers depending on which country you are in.
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