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Business management courses are ideal for anyone wanting to get a better understanding of what it takes to succeed in the business world. As a distance learning qualification, a course such as the Higher Certificate in Business Management from Adapt  Business School gives you an overview of business management theory as well as practice.

This course is ideal for those who wish to pursue a career within business related fields, as well as those wanting to expand their skills within their current careers. It is also excellent for small business owners and entrepreneurs who wish to learn more about running a business from a financial, marketing and management point of view.

Key focus areas of this course are as following:

• Learn how to apply the fundamental principles of business within a real-world working context;
• Learn how to analyse and implement financial data for effective decision making;
• Learn how to use financial management tools to obtain and manage resources;
• Learn how to use communications and IT systems for better communication;
• Learn how to recognise major success factors when running small businesses
• Learn how understand the role of entrepreneurs and their role within small business;
• Learn how to create and plan marketing strategies for optimal business growth.

This course module aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of produce packaging techniques for effective postharvest management of agricultural crops. The course will cover topics such as packaging materials, design considerations, storage conditions, transportation, and quality control. Students will learn about the role of packaging in minimizing postharvest losses, maintaining product quality, and extending shelf life. Practical case studies and hands-on activities will be included to enhance students' problem-solving skills and critical thinking in the field of produce packaging.

This course addresses principles of produce packaging including packaging functions and requirements, types of packaging materials, modified atmosphere packaging, shelf life and safety among other relevant topics. The course is offered through a blended experience (face-to-face and online) involving theory, demonstrations and hands-on experiences along.

At the completion of the course participants will:

• Understand packaging functions and requirements to select packaging materials and/or packaging systems for several agricultural produce categories.
• Be familiar with the gamut of packaging materials including environmentally friendly packaging systems.
• Gain knowledge on various technologies used in food packaging to extend the shelf life of farm produce.

This course covers issues and methods of reseach in vocational and technical education.

Introduction and orientation to the field of metal. Basic technical information and laboratory work in metal processes and fabrication. This includes work in the areas of welding, forging, foundry, sheetmetal, and metal machining. A variety of projects will be made to demonstrate the different processes.