Product Details
Topics Covered
- Leadership styles
- Management fundamentals
- Emotional intelligence
- Communication and HR principles for managers
- Performance management
- Effective negotiation
- Project management for designers
- Strategic thinking, planning, and communication
- Marketing strategy
- Financial planning
- Budgeting
- The Accounting Cycle
- Financial statements
- Pricing strategies
- Financial tracking and performance
Key Features
- Mobile-friendly
- Audio-enabled
- Badge and credit-awarding
- Real-world case studies
- Fully accessible
- Games & Flashcards
- Expert-supported
- Video content
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Course Description
This course provides an overview of key business concepts—applicable to freelance designers, designers who are sole proprietors or lead their own design firms, and designers working in large or small firms. The course explores key concepts of effective leadership, management, and team development. Learners will review people and project management skills and practice applying their learning in real-world scenarios. Next, learners will dive into business
Learning Outcomes
- Summarize different leadership styles and recognize best practices for leading and managing teams
- Discuss emotional intelligence and describe its role in effectively managing teams and client relationships
- Describe the key elements of effective negotiation
- Understand the role of finance, business strategy, and strategic planning for business leaders and entrepreneurs in the design field
Notes
This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
As an Accredited Provider, MindEdge offers for its learning events that comply with the Continuing Education and Training Standard.
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive credit. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.
