{"id":14038,"date":"2018-03-16T11:10:08","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T11:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/?p=14038"},"modified":"2025-09-18T11:42:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T09:42:55","slug":"business-management-portfolio-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/business-management-portfolio-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"GetSmarter Online Short Courses – Business and Management Portfolio FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Business and financial occupations are expected to grow 10% from 2016 to 2026, due to the growing economy, globalisation and a complex tax and regulatory environment 1<\/a><\/sup>. Positions in management, however, are projected to grow 8%, driven by the formation of new organisations and the expansion of existing ones. 2<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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The GetSmarter Business and Management portfolio<\/a> is a blend of managerial knowledge, strategic value and actionable business information. You can complete any of the courses without previous higher education experience or you can build onto your existing professional education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to become a New Professional within the business and management sector, it\u2019s necessary to understand when to strengthen your skills and your offering to your current, or prospective company. Deciding which online short course from the GetSmarter Business and Management Portfolio is right for your needs will help give your CV and career a competitive edge within your chosen field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How will a GetSmarter business or management course benefit my career?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This GetSmarter portfolio is made for any stage of your career progression. Whether you\u2019re needing a touch-up on your skills<\/strong> in order to get up to date on best practice, or you\u2019re interested in formalising your existing knowledge<\/strong>, there is an abundance of options to choose from, at any stage of your career path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which course is relevant to you?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n
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Project Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experienced in the project management field?<\/strong> The Advanced Project Management<\/a> online short course by the University of Cape Town (UCT) is for you if you’re looking to refresh your project management skills, and enhance your job execution strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Business Systems Analyst<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking to gain a better understanding and proficiency within your current role in business systems analysis?<\/strong> The UCT Business Systems Analysis<\/a> online short course helps you formalise your existing knowledge and experience, allows you to learn new systems and technological analysis techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Operations Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in upskilling and moving into a managerial position?<\/strong> The UCT Operations Management<\/a> online short course will help you add value to your current role and enhance your managerial qualities. Master planning, scheduling, capacity and process optimisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should I upskill my managerial skills?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As seen in the GetSmarter Career Path Profiles<\/a>, continuous studying and frequent updating of your hard and soft skills is necessary across all industries in today’s fast-paced work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two of the highest positions within the management sector are Chief Operations Officer<\/a> and Chief Executive Officer<\/a>. With the growth of each set to grow 8% between 2016 and 2026, these are high-powered jobs bringing equal responsibility and monetary remuneration that need years of experience and expertise 3<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five key areas you should upskill in today<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Business risk management<\/h5>\n<\/td>

  • Acquire the skills to identify, assess, prioritise and manage potential risks facing a project or business<\/li>
  • Understand and leverage business risk management frameworks<\/li>
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    Want these skills?<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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Strategic business management<\/h5>\n<\/td>

  • Formulate a dynamic and sustainable business management strategy, aligned to long-term corporate goals<\/li>
  • Apply your innovative and tactical thinking to develop an impervious strategy and give your organisation a competitive advantage<\/li>
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    Want these skills?<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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Advanced operations management<\/h5>\n<\/td>
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  • Learn to create and implement an operational risk management that ensures smooth business management<\/li>\n
  • Master scheduling, capacity, forecasting and people management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Supply chain management<\/h5>\n<\/td>

  • Become a specialist in logistics management, operations, manufacturing and quality assurance<\/li>
  • Manage a business\u2019s entry into international trade, and improve the competitive advantage of a supply chain<\/li>
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    Want these skills?<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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Sales management<\/h5>\n<\/td>

  • Implement your sharpened business management and sales management skills across all industries<\/li>
  • Learn to implement sales management best-practices and solidify your personal sales techniques<\/li>
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    Want these skills?<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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Change management<\/h5>\n<\/td>