Business Management And Entrepreneurship

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BusinessManagement andEntrepreneurshipBusiness Managementand EntrepreneurshipSHORT COURSES ADVISORY SERVICESShifting knowledge to insightenterprises.up.ac.za

P R E T O R I AO FU N I V E R S I T YE N T E R P R I S E SShifting knowledge to insightThe rapid and vast changes we are beginningto experience in both our personal andprofessional lives call for a drastic shift in ourthinking patterns and the way in which everyindustry will need to conduct business in thenear future. Not only will business modelsin each and every trade need to transformin order to meet the growing needsand demands of consumers, but – moreimportantly – we will need to make a shift inthe way we see and experience the world.We currently live in a world governed byunprecedented technological advances – artificialintelligence, 3D printing and self-driving cars to mobilesupercomputers, robotics and nanotechnology – thatare all evidence of the significant change that is startingto happen around us right now.We are on the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolutionthat will no doubt change the way humankind lives,works and relates to one another. We are experiencingchange at a speed unlike anything the world hasexperienced before, that compels us to live and createrealities that were previously unthinkable.As a means of contributing to the overall growth ofthe global market and anticipating future shifts in theway we have to do business, Enterprises University ofPretoria (Enterprises UP) provides specialised trainingprogrammes and short courses for skills developmentas well as research and advisory services for criticalbusiness insights to both our clients and individuals inSouth Africa and beyond.What better way to remain on top of global changesin every walk of life and industry than through apartnership with a leading training and researchprovider that is backed by a solutions-driven approachand experts from the University of Pretoria.We not only ensure that you increase productivity andenhance service excellence in your line of business, butalso that you continuously engage in groundbreakingknowledge transfer in an ever-changing world byalways shifting knowledge to insight.TRAINING SOLUTIONSWe are committed to lifelong learning and offer a uniqueselection of more than 500 short courses across 20 fieldsof industry. We also provide a choice of different trainingoptions that suit your needs and range from scheduledshort courses and online and/or blended courses toContinued Professional Development (CPD) coursesand customised corporate training to meet the growingdemands of the changing global business and professionalenvironments.Choose from a variety of career-focused trainingoptions customised to your needs.The best selection of training solutions customised toyour own identified skills development needs.Maximise career-growth opportunitieswithin all industries and places of work.Enrol in specialised training programmes andshort courses for industry-aligned learning experiences. Access training around the clock andcomplete it at your own pace.Online and blended (hybrid) courses provide access totraining opportunities anywhere and at any time.Keep up with the latest developmentsin your field of expertise.Complete CPD courses* to maintain your professional statusand keep your expert knowledge up to date.(*Registered with various local and international professional industry bodies.)Take your knowledge to the next level withan entry point to formal qualifications.With select credit-bearing* courses, you can startbuilding your portfolio towards degree outcomes.(*Credits are afforded in specified circumstances only and exclusively to formal degree programmes presented by UP.See the index for more details on credit-bearing courses and applicable programmes.)Earn a certificate by a world-class,top-ranked* university.Receive a certificate** of either successful completionor attendance issued by the University of Pretoria.(*QS World University Rankings. **Relevant assessment criteria apply to the specific certificate earned.)2 Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd

O V E R V I E WWe provide a service offering that spans 50 plus areas offunctional expertise and capability. Within each of theseareas the total service offering is well balanced betweenapplied research, advisory services and specialisedbusiness units. Most of our projects are highly customisedand the solutions contained within each project draws on thelatest best practice as informed by science and evidence.Why partner with us?A single point of entryfor all training, researchand advisory services.Access to all knowledgeoutputs from theUniversity of Pretoria.Personalised services toachieve unique businessand professionaldevelopment goals.Innovative solutionsfor targeted training andcritical business insight.An extensiveinternational footprintspanning six continents.Draw from leadingindustry experts andSouth Africa’s finestthought leaders.Make business decisions informedby scientific evidence.Science and scientific methods are embeddedwithin our total solution offering.Implement solutions that are shaped by andapplicable to real-world challenges.The strong symbiotic relationship between science and applicationenables us to generate solutions that are both innovative and practical.Enrich your perspective by allowing multidisciplinaryproject teams to generate 360 degree insights.We deploy various knowledge experts on the same projectto generate enriched perspectives and diverse views.Be a beneficiary of our creative journeywith new ideas and solutions.We are a breeding ground for new ideas, solutions and innovations –and only after they have been tested and applied do we put them into practice.SOLUTIONS-DRIVEN APPROACHOur solutions present a multifaceted value proposition aligned withorganisational objectives, personal growth and skills developmentgoals – either as a combination of Training Solutions and ResearchSolutions or as distinct solutions on their own. This also meansthat your company can optimise on B-BBEE scorecard points with acombination of our offerings that support the following outcomes:1234Work readinessdevelopment.Workplace Skills Plan(WSP) activation.Communityengagement.Enterprise and supplierdevelopment.Ignite change in communitiesthrough experiential trainingand innovative businessopportunities.Invest in small business entitiesand start-ups that aspire to bemore effective, efficient andsustainable.WLet entry-level employeesacquire the right skills to helpthem integrate into the world ofwork more easily.ODevelop capacity and equipdesignated employees withprofessional skills aligned withindustry needs.RKwww.enterprises.up.ac.za 3C O M P A N YRESEARCH SOLUTIONS

For more information about ourfull range of available trainingprogrammes and short courses, so enquire with us about possibleCPD points on any of our courses, orvisit www.enterprises.up.ac.za/cpdcourses for an updated list.See a range of relevant research andadvisory services at the end of thissection.

Business Managementand EntrepreneurshipAs we are seeing more and more updated models of work (such asfreelancing and remote work) become the norm, the 21st century isdriving teams to be more flexible, adaptive and responsive to quickchanges in the work environment.1 This also means that companiesand other organisations need to start looking beyond the “not myproblem” mindset when it comes to skills acquisition, but take theupskilling (and even re-skilling) of their employees much moreseriously. Not only will this provide in-depth insights into employmentopportunities, but also help to encourage and foster further highimpact intrapepreneurs all round.Just as entrepreneurs are equipped with creative ideas, visions ofthe future and a willingness to challenge the status quo, empoweredemployees can also play a vital role in society and the global economy.2Through our range of Business Management and Entrepreneurshipproducts and services, we can provide you with concrete solutionsto drive change by giving you access to a one-stop-shop to makeglobal business and policy practices more transparent, inclusive andsustainable. From business processes and models to business rescueand start-ups, we have you covered with the most updated practicesfor a proactive operational environment.1.2.3.4.World Economic Forum (Kasriel, S.). 2017. Skill, re-skill and re-skill again. How to keep up with the futureof work. Available at https://goo.gl/sAvvsr.World Economic Forum. 2011. Global entrepreneurship and the successful growth strategies of earlystage companies. Available at https://goo.gl/3cNJ1M.World Economic Forum (Chakravorti, B.). 2016. Business needs to take a leading role in sustainabledevelopment. Available at https://goo.gl/U6kLmq.World Economic Forum. 2017. Accelerating workforce reskilling for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Anagenda for leaders to shape the future of education, gender and work. Available at https://goo.gl/SwKQMv.90%35%The private sector’scontribution to theworld’s job market.3of the skills demanded forjobs across industries willchange by 2020.4

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SHORT COURSESBUSINESS DEVELOPMENTChange ManagementPatent LawCOURSE CODEP002559COURSE CODEP002997MODE OF DELIVERYContact sessionsMODE OF DELIVERYContact sessionsDURATION3 contact daysDURATION10 study blocks of 4 days each (4 hours per day)CERTIFICATESuccessfully completedCERTIFICATESuccessfully completedThe Change Management short course focuses on the competenciesrequired to ensure successful change in an era where the challengesof change require managers to apply a holistic approach in changemanagement. Research has highlighted various reasons for changefailure, including failing change management competence,resistance to change, the inability of managers to deal with resistance,poor strategic alignment, a lack of leadership visibility and support,as well as poor transition leadership. During this course, you will learnto align yourself with best practices in managing successful changeand how to lead through productive influence in times of imminentchange.See also: Human Capital ManagementThe short course in Patent Law focuses on the protection for newinventions whereby you will discover which inventions are eligibleto be patented, when and how a patent originates, what a patententails, how long a patent endures and who owns it. You will alsogain know-how of circumstances where inventions may be usedby others who do not own the patent and when infringement of apatent occurs. The course also looks at remedies available to dealwith these infringements and you will gain invaluable knowledge ofinternational treaties and how they influence patents in South Africa.See also: Law and Human RightsEthics in Business and ProfessionsStrategic View on B-BBEECOURSE CODEP005418COURSE CODEP003641MODE OF DELIVERYContact sessions (Workshop)MODE OF DELIVERYContact sessions (Workshop)DURATION1 contact dayDURATION1 contact dayCERTIFICATESuccessfully completedCERTIFICATEAttendanceThe Ethics in Business and Professions workshop will equipyou with the knowledge and skills required to understand ethicsin business and professions, as well as to create an awareness offormal ethics management or governance structures that can beimplemented in organisations in order to build a sound ethicalorganisational culture. This workshop can be customised for differentprofessionals, including accountants, auditors, lawyers, advocates,engineers, medical practitioners and individuals who are involved ingovernance and ethics in their organisations. The workshop will alsobenefit human resource practitioners, governance, ethics or integrityunit staff, as well as administrative staff.See also: Financial Management and TaxationThe Strategic View on B-BBEE workshop focuses on broad-basedblack economic empowerment in a commercial context and facilitatesstrategic thinking and decision making in your organisation’sapproach to implementing it successfully. The workshop is designedto assist you with a practical understanding of the different relevantpieces of legislation, including the B-BBEE Amendment Act, the Codeof Good Practice, the Preferential Procurement Policy FrameworkAct (PPPFA) and the Preferential Procurement Regulations. B-BBEEshould be seen as a tool that can be used to contribute to long-termsustainability and job creation, and to address the country’s growthand poverty challenges.See also: Human Capital Management6 Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd

COURSE CODEP001810COURSE CODEP002145MODE OF DELIVERYContact sessionsMODE OF DELIVERYContact sessionsDURATION5 contact daysDURATION4 contact daysCERTIFICATESuccessfully completedCERTIFICATESuccessfully completedThe Business Management short course will introduce you to thefundamentals of business management, including the techniques,processes and procedures for sound business acumen. You will notonly gain theoretical and practical knowledge of basic managerialcompetencies, but you will also develop the requisite skills for moreeffective workplace performance and enhanced organisationalproductivity. The course also gives you a closer look at developingrelevant marketing material, interpreting organisational performancewith financial ratios, drawing up income statements and balancesheets, identifying and optimising value-adding activities, as wellas strategising on the basis of the results of micro- and macroenvironmental analyses.The Customer Experience Management short course specificallyfocuses on the development and execution of customer experiencemanagement (CEM) measurement, strategies and implementation,and will provide you with a deeper understanding of the essentialsof CEM. Organisations are increasingly recognising that customerretention, growth and profitability rely heavily on the quality ofcustomers’ interaction with their business en

Invest in small business entities and start-ups that aspire to be more effective, efficient and sustainable. W O R K WhY PARTNER WITh US? . Through our range of Business Management and Entrepreneurship products and services, we can provide you with concrete solutions to drive change by giving you access to a one-stop-shop to make global business and policy practices more transparent .