The Induction event has taken place for the very first cohort of the Chamber’s new miniMBA programme. Those from a wide range of Island businesses have signed up for the new qualification which is accredited by the CPD Standard Office and will be delivered at venues from across the business community, adding an important ‘real-world’ perspective and enabling students to see other businesses first hand.
This first group (from left) Jackie Spragg from HJ Bennett, Alan Marriott and David Thornton from the IW County Press, Jonathan Thornton from PC Consultants, Jon Pridham, MD of Cowes Yacht Haven, Paul Merrin and Hayley Turner from WightFibre, Caroline Hurley from BeCalmed and Finishing Touches and Matt Jeffery from BrightBulb Design make up the first cohort, with a second cohort now open for registration.
Course Director Dale Howarth comments:
“It’s an exciting start and our first cohort represents a broad spectrum of businesses; from new start businesses to established organisations and individuals from those newer to business to established industry professionals and board level Directors. We are now registering students and interest for the second cohort, which is expected to have its Induction later in January 2017. Interest continues to be high and that anyone interested in finding out more or wishes to register should get in touch.
If you have the commitment and drive with a passion to learn then you can take part in this ground-breaking miniMBA programme. It’s a brilliant way of developing your business skills and value to an employer through a recognised and approved programme. The miniMBA course is open to all and not selective, unlike some miniMBA courses no formal qualification is needed in order to join. Already many Island businesses have signed up and our first cohort is already in place.
The Chamber miniMBA course is recognised by the CPD Standards Office, based in London. This stringent assessment and approval process adds significant value for students as it provides independent verification that the minMBA course and all its modules reflect best practice and meets strict guidelines and industry requirements. CPD benefits anyone undertaking the course as it is nationally recognised by many employers and professional associations; reflecting a recognised professional qualifications for an individual and confirming their learning agility and personal commitment to develop their skills and value to an employer, business or professional association. Each module is individually accredited, providing all students with CPD Certification following the successful completion of an module within the programme. Added to this is an overall Certificate presented by the Chamber of Commerce on Graduation, once students complete all required elements successfully, reflecting achievement of all key stages and the miniMBA Course as a whole.”
The Mini MBA allows you to become a more effective and skilled professional in a much reduced timeframe, with modules covering People, Performance, Marketing, Strategy and Finance. Delivered by recognised experts in their field, this Mini MBA allows you to take away an enviable skillset that could otherwise take years to develop and is supported throughout by mentor support, workbooks and approved reading material. Optional enrichment modules provide further opportunities to enhance understanding and skills across the important areas of Effective Customer Service, Stress Management, Presentation Skills, Motivation, and Time Management. These enrichment modules also provide an opportunity for those wishing to evaluate the Mini MBA prior to fuller commitment.
The Mini MBA will be run over five full days, spread over a time period of up to six months. The programme is designed to work around you and your business. Each module costs £105 for Chamber Members, with total investment of £525 +VAT. For non Chamber members it is £135 per module, totalling £675 +VAT.
