Business acumen
What is business acumen in HR? Learn more about the world of work and start thinking commercially so you can contribute to your organisation’s success.
Perfect for:
You’ll learn how to:
- explain why measures and metrics are important in business
- map a business planning process and list its key elements
- discuss the principles underpinning ethical business and good governance
- describe how to manage successful business relationships and partnerships.
About this course
Course length: Six hours
Delivery: Online, self-directed
Suitable for: People professionals with limited experience
Topics covered
- navigating your business model
- knowing the numbers
- business planning
- business ethics
- working as an HR business partner.​
What to expect from this ‘business acumen’ course
This short online HR business partner course will help you develop a commercial mindset; you’ll start thinking from a business perspective and feel curious about the organisation you work for. You’ll learn how to add value and excel in your role, so you can contribute towards your organisation’s business objectives.
What you’ll need to do on this course
This course includes a mixture of written, video, and interactive content. You can work through the content at your own pace. As part of this course, you have access to one live webinar related to this subject. These take place twice a year, giving you two dates to choose from.
What you’ll get on this course
Taking part in this course gives you access to the CIPD Learning Hub for 12 months. Here, you can access your course content together with other valuable resources and tools. When you finish your course, you can enjoy an additional 12 months of access to other resources on the Learning Hub.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this ‘business acumen’ course, you’ll be able to:
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