SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards · RQF Level 3

SFEDI Awards Level 3 Certificate in Business Innovation, Sustainability and Growth

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  • LevelRQF Level 3
  • Total credits23
  • Guided learning154 hours
  • Units in this qualification107

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The Level 3 Certificate in Business Innovation, Sustainability and Growth is intended for individuals involved in business management. It allows learners to develop skills in areas such as assessing personal abilities for business, tendering, and customer credit status.

These are the units SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.

Analysing and Selecting Parts for ImprovementReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit focuses on analysing and selecting parts for improvement by identifying suitable candidates, evaluating their function and performance, and assessing potential benefits. You'll apply criteria and methods to justify improvement decisions effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Analyse and select parts for improvement
  • Understand how to analyse and select parts for improvement
Apply Basic Statistical AnalysisReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll learn to apply basic statistical analysis, including calculating measures of central tendency and dispersion. They will learn to present data visually using charts and graphs and interpret statistical information to support informed decision-making.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply basic statistical analysis
  • Understand how to apply basic statistical analysis
Apply Continuous Improvement Techniques (Kaizen)Real unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to apply Kaizen continuous improvement techniques to enhance workplace processes. You'll identify suitable processes, implement improvements, monitor outcomes, and document the Kaizen methodology and results.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen) to enhance processes
  • Understand how to apply continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen) within a specific work environment
Apply Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Real unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll develop the ability to apply Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) by identifying potential failure modes, assessing their impact, and calculating risk priority numbers to support risk management and process improvement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in a practical context
  • Understand the principles and methodologies for applying Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Apply Flow Process AnalysisReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll apply flow process analysis techniques to map and analyse business processes. The unit covers identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks, proposing improvements, and documenting findings to optimise process efficiency and effectiveness.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply flow process analysis techniques to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement in a specific process.
  • Understand how to apply flow process analysis methodologies to map, analyse, and optimise workflows.
Apply Lead Time AnalysisReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to apply lead time analysis techniques to identify improvement areas. You'll collect and analyse lead time data, calculate key metrics, and implement strategies to reduce lead times and enhance process efficiency.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply lead time analysis techniques
  • Understand how to apply lead time analysis techniques
Apply Mistake/Error Proofing (Poka Yoke)Real unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to apply mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) techniques. You'll implement and evaluate these techniques to prevent errors within defined processes or systems.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke) techniques in a practical context
  • Understand the principles and methodologies for applying mistake/error proofing (Poka Yoke)
Apply Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment)Real unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll apply policy deployment methods such as Hoshin Kanri and quality operating systems within their area of responsibility. The unit covers monitoring progress, evaluating effectiveness, and understanding the principles and key elements of these deployment approaches.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply policy deployment (Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment)
  • Understand how to apply policy deployment (Hoshin Kanri, quality operating systems, business plan deployment)
Apply Set-up Reduction TechniquesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to apply set-up reduction techniques in practical contexts and evaluate their effectiveness. You'll understand the principles and benefits of set-up reduction and identify different types of techniques used to improve processes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply set-up reduction techniques.
  • Understand how to apply set-up reduction techniques.
Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)Real unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll gain skills to implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) techniques, conduct routine equipment inspections, identify defects, and participate in improvement activities. The unit also covers the principles and objectives of TPM within a work environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) techniques
  • Understand how to apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) techniques
Applying Workplace Organisation TechniquesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll apply workplace organisation techniques to a defined area and evaluate their impact. The unit covers the principles, benefits, and resource requirements of workplace organisation to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

What you'll be able to do

  • Apply workplace organisation techniques
  • Understand how to apply workplace organisation techniques
Assess Age Diversity Management in a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit develops learners' ability to assess age diversity management through SWOT analysis and capability evaluation. You'll evaluate business and personal capabilities to manage age diversity and identify areas for development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Undertake a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis of a business in order to effectively manage age diversity within the workplace
  • Assess the capability of a business to manage age diversity, identifying areas for improvement and development
  • Assess personal capabilities to effectively manage age diversity within a business environment, identifying areas for personal development
Assess Personal Abilities to Run a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit contains 3 learning outcomes which will support the learner to be able to: Assess the skills, abilities and attributes needed for setting up and running a business, Review own ability to deal with potential changes to a business, Set and monitor performance targets for a business.

What you'll be able to do

  • Assess the skills, abilities and attributes needed for setting up and running a business
  • Review own ability to deal with potential changes to a business
  • Set and monitor performance targets for a business
Assess and Plan New Markets for a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll gain knowledge of market research and segmentation techniques to assess new market potential. They will analyse market size, competition, and develop comprehensive plans for entering and developing new markets within a business.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the various approaches to developing new markets, including market research, segmentation, and targeting.
  • Assess the potential for developing new markets within a business, considering factors such as market size, competition, and profitability.
  • Develop a detailed plan for developing new markets in a business, outlining specific strategies, resources, and timelines.
Assess the Potential to ExportReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit develops learners' ability to assess a business's potential to export by evaluating financial and operational capabilities, conducting SWOT analysis, and reviewing external advice and guidance relevant to exporting.

What you'll be able to do

  • Assess the capability of a business to export
  • Undertake a SWOT analysis of the potential of a business to export
  • Review the usefulness of external sources of advice and guidance for exporting
Assessing Customers' Credit StatusReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit provides learners with knowledge and skills to assess customers' credit status, considering key factors, legal requirements, and monitoring methods. You'll be able to make informed decisions regarding creditworthiness.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the key factors to consider when assessing a customer's credit status, including credit history, income, and debt levels.
  • Understand the legal and ethical considerations related to assessing customer credit status.
  • Assess the credit status of customers using appropriate methods and tools, such as credit reports and financial statements.
  • Interpret the results of credit assessments and make informed decisions about extending credit to customers.
  • Monitor the credit status of customers on an ongoing basis, identifying potential risks and taking appropriate action.
  • Implement procedures for managing customer credit risk and minimising potential losses.
Assisting Customers in Obtaining Finance for PurchasesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll gain knowledge and skills to assist customers in obtaining finance for purchases. The unit covers conditions related to credit history, employment status, and income, enabling learners to propose suitable financial options and complete finance arrangements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the conditions that must be met to obtain finance for purchases
  • Propose suitable financial options to customers based on their needs and circumstances
  • Accurately complete finance arrangements for purchases in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements
Building and Retaining Sales RelationshipsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit equips learners with the knowledge to build and retain sales relationships. You'll explore the benefits and risks of investing in sales relationships and apply strategies to establish and maintain customer loyalty.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the benefits of planning and investing in sales relationships
  • Understand the risks of planning and investing in sales relationships
  • Build sales relationships with new customers
  • Build sales relationships with existing customers
  • Retain existing sales customers through relationship management
Business Improvement Tools and TechniquesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit covers business improvement tools and techniques, focusing on continuous improvement methodologies such as Kaizen and PDCA. You'll also study workplace organisation principles and the use of visual indicators to enhance work environments and reduce process variance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand continuous improvement techniques
  • Understand the principles and techniques of workplace organisation
  • Use visual indicators to improve the work environment
  • Understand ways to eliminate variance from processes in the workplace
Buyer Behaviour in Sales SituationsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit provides knowledge of different buyer behaviour models and their influence on the sales cycle. You'll identify stages of the buyer's decision-making process and adapt sales approaches to respond effectively at each stage.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the impact of different models of buyer behaviour on the sales cycle, including their strengths and weaknesses
  • Respond appropriately to the buyer at each stage of the decision-making process, adapting sales techniques to their behaviour
Carry Out Value Stream MappingReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to carry out Value Stream Mapping to analyse processes. You'll create current state maps, identify key process steps and information flows, calculate metrics, and use findings to identify improvements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out Value Stream Mapping to analyse current processes
  • Understand how to carry out Value Stream Mapping to identify areas for improvement
Carrying Out Problem Solving ActivitiesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit equips learners to carry out problem-solving activities within a business context. They will identify problems, implement solutions, monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and understand the importance of communication and teamwork during problem-solving.

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out problem solving activities in a business context
  • Understand how to carry out problem solving activities effectively
Carrying Out Statistical Process Control (SPC) ProceduresReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit develops learners' ability to carry out Statistical Process Control (SPC) procedures, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation. You'll identify process variations and take corrective actions to maintain quality and process control.

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out Statistical Process Control (SPC) procedures
  • Understand how to carry out Statistical Process Control (SPC) procedures
Communicate in a Business EnvironmentReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit develops learners' understanding of communication planning in business, including written and verbal communication skills. You'll produce effective business communications and appreciate the role of feedback in enhancing communication abilities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the purpose of planning communication within a business environment
  • Understand how to communicate effectively in writing within a business environment
  • Understand how to communicate effectively verbally within a business environment
  • Understand the purpose and value of feedback in developing communication skills within a business environment
Communicating Using Digital Marketing/Sales ChannelsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll gain skills to plan and utilise digital marketing and sales channels effectively. The unit covers tailoring messages for specific audiences, selecting appropriate platforms, ensuring accessibility, and monitoring response to digital communications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to plan the use of digital media for a specific message, audience, and recipients, considering factors such as platform suitability and content format
  • Plan the use of digital media for a specific message, audience, and recipients, creating a detailed plan outlining channels, content, and timing
  • Check that the digital message can be accessed and/or delivered to the intended audience, ensuring compatibility and functionality
  • Monitor and evaluate the response to digital activity and take any corrective action based on the data collected, optimising the campaign for better results
Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety RequirementsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll gain knowledge of statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements relevant to the workplace. The unit covers compliance procedures, the importance of adherence, and the potential consequences of non-compliance for individuals and organisations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
  • Understand how to comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
Contribute to Innovation in BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit examines the purpose and benefits of innovation within a business context. You'll research, develop, and review new ideas, and learn how to present innovative solutions to address business challenges effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the purpose and benefits of innovation in a business environment, including its impact on competitiveness and growth
  • Understand how to research, develop, and review ideas for new approaches and solutions to business challenges
  • Understand how to present suggestions for new approaches and solutions in a clear and persuasive manner
Contributing to the Development and Launch of New Products and/or ServicesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to understand and contribute to the development and launch of new products and services. You'll examine the stages of product and service development and support related team activities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the stages of a typical product development process
  • Understand the stages of a typical service development process
  • Contribute to the product development process
  • Contribute to the service development process
  • Contribute to the launch process for new products
  • Contribute to the launch process for new services
Creating Standard Operating ProceduresReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand how to create clear and concise standard operating procedures (SOPs). The unit covers defining SOP purpose and scope, sequencing process steps logically, using accessible language, and incorporating visual aids to enhance clarity and accuracy.

What you'll be able to do

  • Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) that are clear, concise, and easy to follow.
  • Understand how to create standard operating procedures, including identifying the purpose, scope, and steps involved in a process.
Delivering Learning ActivitiesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit contains 3 learning outcomes which will support the learner to be able to: Be able to create an environment conducive to learning, Be able to place and deliver a learning activity for individuals and groups, Know how to evaluate learning activities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Create an environment conducive to learning
  • Plan and deliver a learning activity for individuals and groups
  • Evaluate learning activities
Develop Working Relationships With ColleaguesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll learn to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues. The unit covers teamwork benefits, professional communication, respectful behaviour, and strategies to resolve work-related difficulties.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the benefits of working with colleagues
  • Establish working relationships with colleagues
  • Act in a professional and respectful manner when working with colleagues
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues
  • Identify potential work-related difficulties and explore solutions
Develop a Business Resilience PlanReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to assess a business's resilience by reviewing internal strengths and weaknesses alongside external threats and opportunities. You'll develop and apply a business resilience plan to support continuity of service and address identified vulnerabilities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Review the strengths and weaknesses in the resilience of a business, considering internal and external factors.
  • Develop a comprehensive business resilience plan that addresses identified weaknesses and builds on existing strengths.
  • Use a business resilience plan to support the continuity of business services during disruptions and emergencies.
Develop a Plan for Age Diversity ManagementReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to develop and implement plans for managing age diversity in the workplace. You'll analyse current diversity, consider relevant legislation, and apply best practices to promote inclusivity and address challenges.

What you'll be able to do

  • Develop a comprehensive plan for managing age diversity within a business, considering relevant legislation and best practices.
  • Use a developed plan for managing age diversity in a business, implementing strategies to promote inclusivity and address potential challenges.
Develop a Plan for ExportingReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll develop and implement a comprehensive export plan, identifying potential markets, analysing risks and opportunities, and creating marketing and financial strategies. The unit also covers monitoring progress and adapting plans for international trade.

What you'll be able to do

  • Develop a plan for exporting in a business
  • Use a plan for trading internationally in a business
Develop and Maintain Professional NetworksReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit contains 3 learning outcomes which will support the learner to be able to: Understand the principles of effective networking, Be able to identify professional networks for development, Be able to maintain professional networks.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principles of effective networking
  • Identify professional networks for development
  • Maintain professional networks
Develop your business ideaReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll learn to evaluate a business idea using SWOT analysis and assess its market potential. The unit includes identifying target customers and analysing the competitive environment to determine the viability of the business idea.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate how to evaluate a business idea, considering its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
  • Demonstrate how to assess the market for a business idea, identifying target customers and analysing competitor activity.
Developing Growth Through Financial PlanningReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to evaluate financial options for funding business growth and understand cash flow management. You'll assess loans, grants, equity investment, and retained profits, and develop strategies to manage cash flow effectively to support growth objectives.

What you'll be able to do

  • Evaluate financial options to fund growth in a business, including loans, grants, equity investment, and retained profits.
  • Understand the management of cash flow within a business and its effect on growth strategies, including forecasting, budgeting, and monitoring cash flow.
  • Manage cash flow within a business to support growth, including implementing strategies to improve cash flow, such as reducing costs, increasing sales, and managing credit terms.
Developing Growth Through Market ResearchReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand how questionnaires are used in market research to support business growth. The unit covers designing, conducting, and analysing growth-focused customer research questionnaires to inform strategic decision-making.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how a business makes use of questionnaires to support growth strategies
  • Develop a growth focused customer research questionnaire
  • Carry out customer research through a growth focused questionnaire
  • Analyse and make use of research data
Developing Growth Through Marketing PlansReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll study various marketing techniques and their advantages and disadvantages, recognising the importance of a marketing plan in achieving business objectives. They will develop skills to produce a marketing plan and use feedback to analyse its quality and effectiveness.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the marketing techniques a business can use to promote a product or service
  • Explain the importance of a marketing plan to a business
  • Produce a marketing plan for a given product or service
  • Obtain feedback to support analysing the quality of a marketing plan
Developing Growth Through Pricing StrategiesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll explore methods to develop pricing strategies that support business growth. The unit covers cost-plus, competitive, and value-based pricing, alongside market analysis, enabling learners to create and justify effective pricing approaches.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the various methods used to develop a pricing strategy, including cost-plus pricing, competitive pricing, and value-based pricing
  • Develop a pricing strategy to support business growth, taking into account market conditions, competitor activity, and business objectives
Developing Growth Through Social Media StrategiesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit explores social media channels used by organisations to support innovation and growth. You'll understand channel features, target audiences, and legal and ethical considerations, as well as how to produce business blogs that encourage readership.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the social media channels that can be used by organisations to support innovation and growth, including their features, benefits, and target audiences.
  • Understand the legalities and etiquette that should be considered when using social media channels by organisations to support innovation and growth, including data protection, copyright, and responsible communication.
  • Understand how to produce business blogs that encourage readership, including planning, writing, and promoting engaging and informative content.
Developing Growth Through Tendering OpportunitiesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to identify tendering opportunities, understand the importance of tender readiness checks, and develop business proposals. You'll also explore how partner organisations can support tendering processes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise where potential tendering opportunities can be found
  • Explain the importance of tender readiness checks to an organisation
  • Describe how partner organisations can support tendering opportunities
  • Explain how to develop a business proposal for a tendering opportunity
Developing Growth Using the Business Chassis ConceptReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand the business chassis concept and its role in sustainable business growth. This unit covers the key components of a business chassis and how to develop it in alignment with business strategy.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the concept of a business chassis and its role in providing a framework for sustainable business growth.
  • Understand the key components of a business chassis, including value proposition, customer segments, channels, customer relationships, revenue streams, key activities, key resources, key partnerships, and cost structure.
  • Understand the importance of aligning the business chassis with the overall business strategy and objectives.
  • Develop a business chassis for a specific business, identifying and defining each of the key components.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the business chassis in supporting business growth and identify areas for improvement.
  • Adapt the business chassis as needed to respond to changing market conditions and business needs.
Developing Sales ProposalsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit focuses on developing skills to write, develop, and evaluate sales proposals. You'll identify key proposal elements, apply best practices for clarity and persuasiveness, and assess proposals to recommend improvements aligned with customer needs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the key elements and best practices involved in writing compelling and effective sales proposals.
  • Develop comprehensive sales proposals that address customer needs and offer tailored solutions.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of a sales proposal against pre-defined criteria and make recommendations for improvement.
Developing Visual Management SystemsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll develop the ability to design, implement, and monitor visual management systems to improve organisational performance. The unit includes identifying improvement areas, applying visual management principles, and tailoring systems to specific organisational needs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Develop visual management systems to improve organisational performance
  • Understand how to develop visual management systems to meet specific business needs
Developing and Implementing Sales Support and Customer Service ProgrammesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand the requirements for sales support and customer service programmes. They will develop and implement such programmes, considering legal and ethical factors, and monitor their effectiveness to align with organisational objectives.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the rationale and requirements for providing effective sales support and customer service programmes.
  • Develop sales support and/or customer service programmes that align with organisational objectives.
  • Implement sales support and customer service programmes effectively, monitoring their impact and making adjustments as needed.
Developing the Mindset and Skills Required for EnterpriseReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit contains 3 learning outcomes which will support the learner to be able to: Understand the mindset and skills required to be a successful entrepreneur, Understand the mindset and skills required to be a successful intrapreneur, Understand how enterprising skills contribute to business success.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the mindset and skills required to be a successful entrepreneur
  • Understand the mindset and skills required to be a successful intrapreneur
  • Understand how enterprising skills contribute to business success
Digital and Information Technologies for HRReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand the use and impact of digital and information technologies in business, with a focus on HR functions. The unit covers technology applications, benefits, and influences on recruitment, training, and other HR activities.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the use and scope of digital and information technologies in business
  • Understand the impact and influence of digital and information technologies on the HR function
Estimate Financial Needs for a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll evaluate financial options to fund a business, monitor income and expenditure against objectives, and analyse profit and loss. This unit supports effective financial management and decision-making to meet business needs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Evaluate different financial options available to fund a business venture.
  • Monitor income and expenditure against pre-defined business objectives.
  • Monitor profit and loss for own business, identifying areas for improvement.
Evaluate and Develop Own Practices in People ManagementReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit contains 3 learning outcomes which will support the learner to be able to: Understand what is required to be an effective people manager, Know how to deliver timely and effective people management services to meet business and staff member needs, Be able to reflect on personal and professional skills and be able to implement and maintain a personal development plan.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand what is required to be an effective people manager
  • Deliver timely and effective people management services to meet business and staff members' needs
  • Reflect on personal and professional skills and be able to implement and maintain a personal development plan.
HR Skills for VCSE ManagersReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit provides VCSE managers with an understanding of recruitment processes, relevant employment legislation, appraisal systems, and disciplinary and redundancy procedures. You'll develop the skills necessary to manage human resources effectively within their organisations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the processes involved in the selection and recruitment of staff.
  • Understand the legislation applicable to the management of employees in an organisation.
  • Understand the importance of appraisal systems in driving forward the success of an organisation.
  • Understand disciplinary and redundancy procedures.
  • Understand the part that TUPE plays in the HR process.
Improve the Customer RelationshipReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll learn to improve customer relationships through effective communication, balancing customer and organisational needs, and exceeding expectations. The unit covers strategies to foster stronger, mutually beneficial relationships.

What you'll be able to do

  • Improve communication with customers to enhance the relationship
  • Balance the needs of the customer and the organisation to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Exceed customer expectations to develop a stronger relationship
  • Understand how to improve the customer relationship through various strategies and techniques
Innovation and Growth Using Social MediaReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit explores how social media platforms contribute to organisational innovation and growth. You'll identify suitable social media channels, understand legal and ethical considerations, and evaluate the benefits and risks associated with social media use in business contexts.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how social media platforms contribute to innovation and growth within organisations.
  • Identify the various social media channels that organisations can utilise to support innovation and growth strategies.
  • Understand the legal and ethical considerations, including etiquette, that organisations must adhere to when using social media for business purposes.
  • Measure the success of social media campaigns and initiatives, using appropriate metrics and analytical tools.
Introduction to Business Planning for VCSE OrganisationsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand how the business environment affects VCSE organisations and how to identify and evaluate social enterprise opportunities. The unit also covers market research, financial management, and record-keeping.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to evaluate the effect of the business environment.
  • Understand how to identify and take advantage of potential social enterprise opportunities.
  • Understand how to research and prove a market demand for a social enterprise opportunity.
  • Understand finance within a business context.
  • Understand the importance of accurate bookkeeping to finances within a social enterprise.
  • Understand where to access business support services.
  • Understand how to measure the impact made by a social enterprise.
Lead and Manage MeetingsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit develops learners' ability to lead and manage meetings effectively. It covers preparation, agenda setting, managing procedures, chairing meetings to facilitate participation and decision-making, and completing post-meeting tasks such as minutes and follow-up actions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare effectively to lead a meeting, including setting objectives and creating an agenda
  • Manage meeting procedures to ensure meetings are productive and efficient
  • Chair a meeting to facilitate discussion and decision-making
  • Undertake post-meeting tasks, such as distributing minutes and following up on action items
Leadership and TeamworkReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand the importance of teamwork and leadership in achieving organisational objectives. The unit covers leadership attributes, communication skills, and teaches you to contribute effectively as team members and leaders while assessing team performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of teams in achieving organisational goals
  • Understand different leadership attributes and skills required for effective team leadership
  • Contribute effectively as a team member by actively participating and supporting team objectives
  • Demonstrate leadership skills by guiding and motivating team members
  • Assess the effectiveness of team performance against agreed objectives and identify areas for improvement
Leading Effective TeamsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll study the principles of effective team leadership, including communication, delegation, and motivation. The unit covers different leadership styles and factors that foster a positive team environment to achieve team goals.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to lead effective teams, including the key principles and practices
  • Lead effective teams, ensuring clear communication, delegation, and motivation of team members
Lean Organisation Techniques in BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll study lean organisation techniques, including the principles of a lean environment, productivity needs analysis, and process mapping. The unit teaches you to identify improvement areas to optimise resource use and enhance business processes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the concept of a lean environment, including its principles, benefits, and key elements.
  • Implement the productivity needs analysis process to identify areas for improvement and optimise resource utilisation.
  • Produce a process map that visually represents the flow of activities within a business process, highlighting potential bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Locating and Responding to Tender OpportunitiesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to identify and research potential tendering opportunities, conduct readiness checks, and understand the role of partner organisations. You'll learn to prepare effective business proposals for tender submissions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand where potential tendering opportunities can be found
  • Understand the importance of tender readiness checks to an organisation's success
  • Understand how partner organisations can support tendering opportunities
  • Understand how to develop a compelling business proposal for a tendering opportunity
Make Effective DecisionsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll learn to make effective decisions by identifying decision-making situations, gathering and analysing relevant information, and making informed choices within a defined context.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify circumstances that require a decision to be made within a defined context
  • Collect relevant information to inform effective decision-making
  • Analyse collected information to support informed decision-making
  • Make a decision based on the analysis of available information
Manage Business RiskReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit provides an understanding of business risk management, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks. You'll consider legal and ethical factors and develop strategies to address and reduce risks within a business context.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the management of business risk
  • Address business risk
  • Mitigate business risk
Manage Own Professional Development Within an OrganisationReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit contains 4 learning outcomes which will support the learner to be able to: Be able to assess own career goals and personal development, Be able to set personal work objectives, Be able to produce a personal development plan, Be able to implement and monitor own personal development plan.

What you'll be able to do

  • Assess own career goals and personal development
  • Set personal work objectives
  • Produce a personal development plan
  • Implement and monitor own personal development plan
Manage a Tender ProcessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit develops learners' ability to manage the tender process, including creating tender specifications, managing the tendering exercise, and negotiating contract awards. You'll apply evaluation criteria to select suppliers and secure favourable contract terms.

What you'll be able to do

  • Develop a tender specification that clearly outlines the requirements and expectations for potential suppliers.
  • Manage a tendering exercise, including inviting bids, evaluating proposals, and selecting the preferred supplier.
  • Negotiate the award of contracts with selected suppliers, ensuring that the terms and conditions are favourable to the organisation.
Manage the Impact of Work Activities on the EnvironmentReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll explore environmentally friendly working practices and how to organise work to minimise environmental impact. The unit includes managing the use of resources sustainably and promoting environmental awareness within the workplace.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to support environmentally friendly working practices within the workplace
  • Organise work activities so as to minimise the impact on the environment
  • Manage the environmental impact of the use of resources within the workplace
Managing Employees and their RightsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand employment law and employee rights throughout the employment relationship. The unit covers legal requirements at recruitment, employee rights during employment, and procedures for disciplinary action and redundancy.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the impact of employment law at the start of the employment relationship, including pre-employment checks and contracts of employment.
  • Understand the main individual rights that the employee has during the employment relationship, such as rights relating to pay, working conditions, and discrimination.
  • Understand disciplinary and redundancy procedures, including the legal requirements and best practice for carrying them out.
Managing Personal Information within a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit provides knowledge of data collection, recording, management, and storage related to people management within a business. You'll understand legal requirements and data protection principles, and analyse personal information to support informed decision making.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand what data needs to be collected to support people management practices within a business
  • Know how people's personal information should be recorded, managed and stored within a business
  • Analyse people's personal information and present findings to inform decision making within a business
Managing Quality Within a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit provides an understanding of quality management in business, including the meaning of quality, the influence of business values and culture, and continual improvement processes. You'll examine key components of quality management systems and leadership impact.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the meaning of quality within a business context and its importance
  • Understand the importance of business values and culture on the quality of performance
  • Understand continual improvement methodologies and their application to business processes
  • Understand the key components of quality management systems within a business
Managing the Risk of Aggressive and Challenging Behaviour in the WorkplaceReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit equips learners to recognise behaviours indicating escalation towards aggression or violence in the workplace. You'll identify triggers and warning signs and develop skills to avoid, decelerate, or de-escalate such situations safely.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand behaviour that indicates an escalation towards aggressive and violent behaviour in the workplace, recognising potential triggers and warning signs.
  • Take appropriate measures to avoid, decelerate and/or de-escalate aggressive or violent situations in the workplace, prioritising the safety of oneself and others.
Negotiating, Handling Objections and Closing SalesReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll learn to handle customer objections, negotiate effectively, and close sales. The unit covers preparation, negotiation strategies, objection handling techniques, and closing methods to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to handle objections from customers
  • Understand how to negotiate with customers
  • Prepare for objections from customers
  • Prepare for negotiation with customers
  • Handle objections from customers effectively
  • Negotiate with customers to reach a mutually agreeable outcome
  • Close the sale following negotiation with the customer
Obtaining and Analysing Competitor InformationReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit focuses on obtaining, validating, and analysing competitor information for sales-related activities. You'll understand methods to verify data accuracy, identify biases, and use competitor intelligence to identify sales opportunities and inform strategic decisions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to validate information about competitors, ensuring accuracy and reliability of data sources.
  • Understand the various uses of competitor information for sales-related activities, such as identifying opportunities and developing competitive strategies.
  • Use competitor information effectively for sales-related activities, such as targeting specific customers and differentiating products or services.
Obtaining and Analysing Sales Related InformationReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand the use of sales-related information for forecasting, performance monitoring, and decision-making. The unit develops skills in obtaining relevant sales data and applying analytical tools and methods to interpret customer, market, and competitor information.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the uses of sales-related information, including for forecasting, performance monitoring, and decision-making.
  • Understand how to use tools and methods to analyse sales-related information, including statistical analysis, data visualisation, and trend identification.
  • Obtain sales-related information about customers, markets and competitors, using appropriate research methods and data sources.
  • Use tools and methods to analyse sales-related information, to identify trends, patterns and insights that can inform sales strategies and improve performance.
Organise the Delivery of Reliable Customer ServiceReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to plan, organise, and maintain reliable customer service delivery. You'll allocate resources, implement procedures, and monitor key performance indicators to ensure consistent customer service standards within an organisation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan the delivery of reliable customer service
  • Organise the delivery of reliable customer service
  • Review customer service delivery
  • Maintain customer service delivery
  • Use recording systems to maintain reliable customer service
  • Understand how to organise the delivery of reliable customer service
Performance Management in a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit provides understanding of performance management, including appraisal systems and their benefits. You'll examine the relationship between performance management and incentive schemes and contribute to effective performance evaluation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of appraisal systems in driving forward the success of a business
  • Explain the relationship between performance management and incentive schemes
  • Contribute to effective performance and incentive management in a business
  • Conduct a performance review
  • Evaluate a performance review
Plan to Sell a Product or ServiceReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll assess various methods for selling business products or services, evaluating their advantages and disadvantages. They will also learn to set realistic sales targets aligned with business objectives and understand how to monitor and review sales performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Assess different methods for selling business products or services
  • Set sales targets for a business
Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work of a TeamReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll learn to plan, allocate, and monitor team work effectively to achieve organisational objectives. The unit covers defining team goals, assigning tasks based on skills, managing performance, and implementing strategies to improve team outcomes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan work for a team
  • Allocate work across a team
  • Manage team members to achieve team objectives
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of team members
  • Improve the performance of a team
Planning for GrowthReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll examine the risks and opportunities associated with business growth and develop clear, measurable growth plans. The unit includes skills to construct growth plans for specific scenarios and to use feedback for analysing and improving these plans.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the risks and opportunities of growth to a business
  • Construct a growth plan for a given business scenario
  • Obtain feedback to support analysing the quality of a growth plan
Planning to Take Advantage of a VCSE OpportunityReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit introduces learners to social enterprise, enabling them to develop a social enterprise idea, assess its market strength and financial needs, and identify appropriate legal structures and governance arrangements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role and value of social enterprise.
  • Develop an idea for the development of a social enterprise.
  • Identify the market strength for a social enterprise opportunity.
  • Calculate cash requirements for a social enterprise opportunity.
  • Identify appropriate legal structures and governance for a social enterprise opportunity.
  • Judge the attractiveness of a social enterprise opportunity to investors.
  • Plan for the next steps in taking advantage of a social enterprise opportunity.
Prepare a Plan for a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll be guided through the process of preparing a business plan, including generating ideas, conducting market research, and identifying risks. The unit covers the development of operational, financial, and marketing plans to support the successful running of a business.

What you'll be able to do

  • Start planning for a business, considering initial ideas, market research, and potential challenges.
  • Develop a comprehensive plan for running a business, including operational, financial, and marketing strategies.
Preparing and Delivering a Sales PresentationReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit covers the preparation and delivery of sales presentations, including audience analysis, setting clear objectives, and developing key messages. You'll gain skills to create tailored sales presentations and deliver them effectively to engage their target audience.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the factors to consider when preparing sales presentations, including audience analysis, objectives, and key messages.
  • Prepare a sales presentation that is tailored to the target audience and effectively communicates the key messages.
  • Understand the techniques for delivering effective sales presentations, including verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
  • Deliver a sales presentation in a professional and engaging manner, adapting to audience feedback and achieving the desired outcome.
Preparing for the Role of a MentorReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll gain an understanding of the skills and tools required for effective mentoring. The unit covers the legal and ethical responsibilities of mentors and encourages the development of personal mentoring skills through continuous professional development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the skills required by a mentor
  • Understand the tools required by a mentor
  • Be aware of how to develop own mentoring skills
  • Understand the legal requirements of mentoring
  • Understand the ethical requirements of mentoring
Pricing for Sales PromotionsReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand price-based promotions and their role within promotional strategies. The unit covers justifying, developing, presenting, implementing, and evaluating price-based promotion proposals to support business marketing objectives.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand different types of price-based promotions, including discounts, coupons, and special offers
  • Justify the use of price-based promotions as part of a broader promotional strategy, considering their potential impact on sales and profitability
  • Develop and present proposals for price-based promotions, outlining the rationale, target audience, and expected outcomes
  • Understand how to evaluate the effectiveness of price-based promotions, using metrics such as sales uplift and customer acquisition cost
  • Implement and evaluate price-based promotions, tracking results and making adjustments as needed to maximise their impact
Principles and Processes of Systems and Technology in a Contact CentreReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit covers the principles and processes of systems and technology in a contact centre. You'll learn to design reports tailored to specific information needs and understand how technology can be used to optimise contact centre performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to design reports to meet specific information needs within a contact centre environment.
  • Understand how systems and technology can be used to optimise performance in a contact centre.
  • Understand the different types of systems and technology used in contact centres and their applications.
Principles of Customer Service in a Contact CentreReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand customer service principles within a contact centre environment, including issue resolution and performance monitoring. The unit also covers effective verbal and written communication with customers and compliance with relevant legislation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principles of customer service in a contact centre
  • Understand how to resolve customer service issues in a contact centre
  • Understand how to monitor customer service performance and compliance within a contact centre
  • Understand how to communicate verbally with customers referred by others in a contact centre
  • Understand how to communicate in written or electronic form with customers referred by others in a contact centre
Principles of Marketing and Selling in a New BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit provides learners with knowledge of marketing and selling principles in a new business context. You'll identify customer needs, explore market research methods, and plan marketing and sales strategies accordingly.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to identify the needs of customers in a new business venture
  • Understand how to meet the identified needs of customers in a new business venture
  • Understand different methods used to market products or services in a new business
  • Understand how to plan for selling products or services to customers
Principles of Sales Activities and Customer Support in a Contact CentreReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit provides knowledge of sales activities and customer support within a contact centre. You'll understand the sales process, use of sales data, leadership of sales teams, and management of customer complaints and non-compliance issues.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the process of selling in a contact centre
  • Understand the use of contact centre sales data
  • Understand how to lead a sales team in a contact centre
  • Understand customer complaints and non-compliance issues in a contact centre
Principles of Social Media Advertising and PromotionReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to plan and implement social media advertising and promotional campaigns, including digital vouchers. You'll understand campaign elements, budgeting, resource allocation, and legal considerations for effective marketing.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan the use of digital vouchers for marketing purposes
  • Plan the implementation of social networking site advertising campaigns for marketing purposes
  • Understand the use of promotional campaigns on social networking sites
  • Understand current national and international legal and organisational guidelines relevant to social networking advertising and promotional campaigns
Principles of Social Media within a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit covers the integration of social media into business objectives and marketing strategies. You'll select appropriate social media tools and channels, measure their success, and understand the impact of social media policies and guidelines on business operations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain how social media fits into the objectives and marketing of a business
  • Select appropriate social media tools and channels for a business, based on its needs
  • Describe how to measure the success of using social media tools and channels
  • Explain how social media policy and guidelines can impact a business
  • Monitor how a business is using social media and report on findings
Prioritising Information for Sales PlanningReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit covers the identification and analysis of internal and external sales information sources. You'll learn to conduct business audits and use sales data to support effective sales planning and strategy development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand sources and types of information that support sales, including market research, customer data, and competitor analysis.
  • Understand internal information that supports sales, including sales figures, customer feedback, and marketing data.
  • Carry out a business audit of the internal and external sales environment, including identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis).
  • Use sales information to support the sales planning function, including setting targets, developing strategies, and allocating resources.
Produce and Implement a Business PlanReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit guides learners in producing and implementing comprehensive business plans. They will develop plans including financial projections and marketing strategies, monitor progress, make necessary adjustments, and present plans clearly to stakeholders.

What you'll be able to do

  • Produce business plans for a specific business, ensuring they are comprehensive and well-structured.
  • Implement business plans effectively, monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments.
  • Present business plans clearly and persuasively to relevant stakeholders.
Recruiting People for a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit covers factors influencing recruitment and selection, including legal, organisational, and market considerations. You'll understand recruitment processes and contribute to interviewing, supporting effective staffing decisions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the influencing factors that affect the selection and recruitment of staff, including legal requirements, organisational needs, and market conditions.
  • Understand the processes involved in the selection and recruitment of staff, including job analysis, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and selection.
  • Contribute to the recruitment and selection interviewing process for a job role, by preparing for interviews, asking relevant questions, and evaluating candidates.
  • Understand the importance of an effective induction programme, including its purpose, content, and delivery methods.
Set Objectives and Provide Support for Team MembersReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to set clear team objectives, communicate the team’s purpose, develop collabourative plans, and provide support by identifying opportunities for team members’ development.

What you'll be able to do

  • Communicate a team’s purpose and objectives clearly to team members
  • Develop a plan collaboratively with team members, outlining how team objectives will be achieved
  • Support team members by identifying opportunities for development and providing appropriate support
Social Networking Management for a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
It teaches you to evaluate social networking tools for business use, classify social networking audiences, utilise social media management tools, and conduct risk analysis to create digital crisis management plans.

What you'll be able to do

  • Evaluate external social networking tools for a business, considering their features, benefits, and suitability for different purposes.
  • Understand how to classify the social networking audience of a business, including identifying their demographics, interests, and online behaviour.
  • Use social media management tools in relation to social networking, including scheduling posts, managing content, and engaging with followers.
  • Carry out a risk analysis and create a digital crisis management plan in relation to social networking for a business, including identifying potential risks, developing response strategies, and communicating with stakeholders.
  • Use social networking measurement and monitoring tools for a business, including tracking engagement, analysing data, and reporting on performance.
Support Learning and Development Within Own Area of ResponsibilityReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit contains 4 learning outcomes which will support the learner to be able to: Be able to identify the learning needs of colleagues in own area of responsibility, Understand how to develop a learning environment in own area of responsibility, Be able to support colleagues in learning and its application, Be able to evaluate learning outcomes and future learning and development of colleagues.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the learning needs of colleagues in own area of responsibility
  • Understand how to develop a learning environment in own area of responsibility
  • Support colleagues in learning and its application
  • Evaluate learning outcomes and future learning and development of colleagues
Support Team Members in Identifying, Developing and Implementing New IdeasReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll learn to foster creativity within teams, assess the viability of new ideas, and support their implementation. The unit covers techniques for encouraging idea generation, evaluating risks and benefits, and managing the development of team ideas.

What you'll be able to do

  • Develop team ideas and foster the creativity of team members
  • Assess the viability of team members’ ideas within a business context
  • Support team members to implement their ideas effectively
  • Implement team ideas within a business environment
Supporting Change within a BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll explore the reasons for business change and its impact on operations. The unit covers internal and external change drivers, change management approaches, communication, leadership styles, and the effects of change on people within an organisation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand why a business may need to change, considering internal and external factors, and how this can affect its operations.
  • Understand the key factors involved in the change process, including communication, leadership, and resource allocation, and the different ways change can be managed.
  • Understand the impact of change on people within a business, including their attitudes, behaviours, and performance.
Supporting Innovation and Growth Through Financial ManagementReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll develop an understanding of financial management principles essential for supporting innovation and growth. This includes identifying financial requirements, appreciating the importance of accurate bookkeeping, and conducting financial analyses to inform business decisions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of effective financial management for the success and sustainability of a business.
  • Identify financial requirements to support innovation and growth initiatives within a business.
  • Understand the importance of accurate bookkeeping practices for effective financial management.
  • Conduct a financial analysis of a business, interpreting key financial data and trends.
The Business EnvironmentReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the business environment and its influence on organisational performance. It covers external change, technological developments, and the stages of business development, emphasising the need for adaptation to maintain competitiveness.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of the business environment and its impact on organisational success.
  • Analyse why an organisation needs to address external change to remain competitive and sustainable.
  • Evaluate the effect of technological progress and developments on an organisation's operations and strategy.
  • Recognise and describe the different stages of business development, from start-up to maturity.
The Entrepreneurial MindsetReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit contains 2 learning outcomes which will support the learner to be able to: Understand what is meant by entrepreneurship, Be able to develop an entrepreneurial skills set.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand what is meant by entrepreneurship
  • Develop an entrepreneurial skills set
The Role of HR in Encouraging Innovation and Creativity Within BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit examines innovation and creativity within a business context and how a culture supporting these is developed. You'll understand the role of HR in fostering innovation through leadership, communication, recruitment, training, and performance management.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand what is meant by innovation and creativity in a business context, differentiating between the two concepts.
  • Understand how a culture of innovation and creativity is developed within an organisation, considering factors such as leadership, communication, and reward systems.
  • Understand how the HR function can support the development of a culture of innovation and creativity, through recruitment, training, and performance management.
The Role of Innovation and Creativity to Growth Within BusinessReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit explores the concepts of innovation and creativity within a business context, including their definitions and differences. You'll understand how leadership fosters a culture of innovation, how this culture contributes to business growth, and the role of competition in supporting innovation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Define innovation and creativity within a business context
  • Explain how a culture of innovation and creativity is developed within an organisation
  • Explain how innovation and creativity contributes to business growth
  • Explain how competition can support a culture of innovation and creativity
Understand Age Diversity ManagementReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll understand the impact of changing population demographics on workforce age diversity. The unit covers principles of age management, associated challenges and opportunities, and the effects of legislation on age diversity practices within businesses.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the effects of changes in population demographics on the world of work
  • Understand the principles of age management within a business organisation
  • Understand the effects of legislation on age diversity practices within a business
Understand Business ResilienceReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll explore the concepts of business resilience and continuity, understanding their differences, influencing factors, and the benefits of resilience development. This unit provides knowledge to support organisational preparedness and sustained operations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the difference between resilience and continuity in a business context, including their respective goals and approaches.
  • Understand the influences on business resilience, including internal and external factors that can impact an organisation's ability to withstand disruptions.
  • Understand the benefits and impact of developing business resilience, including improved operational efficiency, reduced risk, and enhanced reputation.
Understand a Business and the Role of People ManagementReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit contains 3 learning outcomes which will support the learner to be able to: Understand the aims and objectives of a business and the environment it operates in, Understand the structure, culture and functions of a business, Understand how people management activities support a business.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the aims and objectives of a business and the environment it operates in
  • Understand the structure, culture and functions of a business
  • Understand how people management activities support a business
Understand the Process of ExportingReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll gain an understanding of the exporting process, including the benefits and challenges of international trade. The unit covers different export strategies, cultural considerations, and the steps involved in exporting goods or services effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand why a business trades internationally, including the benefits and challenges
  • Understand the different approaches to exporting that a business can adopt
  • Understand the process of exporting goods or services, from initial enquiry to final delivery
Use Customer Service as a Competitive ToolReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit develops learners' ability to organise and deliver customer service strategies that provide a competitive advantage. You'll analyse existing strategies, identify improvement opportunities, and demonstrate skills to respond effectively to customer needs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Organise customer service to gain a competitive advantage
  • Deliver a competitive service
  • Understand how to use customer service as a competitive tool
Using Customer Relationship Management to Support Innovation and GrowthReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
This unit explores how customer relationship management (CRM) systems contribute to innovation and business growth. You'll analyse the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on CRM strategies and develop innovative CRM approaches to enhance customer engagement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how customer relationship management (CRM) contributes to innovation and growth within an organisation
  • Understand the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on customer relationship management strategies and processes
  • Develop innovative customer relationship management strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive business growth
Work With Others to Improve Customer ServiceReal unit · SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards
You'll learn to improve customer service through effective collabouration and communication. The unit includes monitoring personal and team performance, supporting colleagues, and implementing strategies to enhance customer service delivery within a team environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Improve customer service by actively collaborating and communicating effectively with others.
  • Monitor their own performance and identify areas for improvement when working to enhance customer service.
  • Monitor team performance and provide constructive feedback to improve customer service delivery.
  • Understand the principles and techniques for working effectively with others to achieve customer service improvements.

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  • Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Apply total productive maintenance (TPM) in food and drink operations
  • Applying Continuous Improvement Techniques (Kaizen)
  • Applying Total Productive Maintenance
  • Applying Workplace Organisation Techniques
  • Applying basic statistics in life sciences and related industries
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Skills it covers

What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.

Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)Apply total productive maintenance (TPM) in food and drink operationsApply total productive maintenance (TPM) in food and drink operationsApplying Continuous Improvement Techniques (Kaizen)Applying Total Productive MaintenanceApplying Workplace Organisation TechniquesApplying basic statistics in life sciences and related industriesApplying basic statistics in life sciences and related industriesCommunicate during an incidentComply with statutory and Governance best practice requirementsConsider and advise on the compliance implications of business strategies at your organisationContribute to information security related business resilience activitiesCreating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)Determine selling priorities across a portfolio of products and servicesMake sure your own actions minimise the risk of aggressive communicationManage information security related business resilience activitiesMonitor borrowing for your businessPromote and support creative thinking in a food and drink business+3 more

How you’ll actually learn this

One-to-one, on your own real work

A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.

One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Analysing and Selecting Parts for ImprovementLevel 3

Applied to your work in any of these jobs

This unit focuses on analysing and selecting parts for improvement by identifying suitable candidates, evaluating their function and performance, and assessing potential benefits. Learners will apply criteria and methods to justify improvement decisions effectively.

How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.
Your PlanIllustration

Built for SFEDI Awards Level 3 Certificate in Business Innovation, Sustainability and Growth

107 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by SFEDI Enterprises Ltd. T/A SFEDI Awards.

  1. Analysing and Selecting Parts for Improvement
  2. Apply Basic Statistical Analysis
  3. Apply Continuous Improvement Techniques (Kaizen)
  4. Apply Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  5. Apply Flow Process Analysis
  6. Apply Lead Time Analysis

and 101 more in the full unit list below.

These are the real units of this credential, in its own order. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

One to one, not one to many

No two people run this the same way

A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.

  1. Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
  2. What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
  3. The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
  4. How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
  5. Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.

See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.

Why it sticks

Most courses stop at remembering

There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.

  1. 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
  2. 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
  3. 4AnalyseThe Analyst
  4. 3ApplyThe Coach
  5. 2UnderstandThe Connector
  6. 1RememberThe Builder

Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you

Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with you, on your real work, is for.

The value

Why the companion is worth £70 a month

You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.

That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.

Earned on your own work, taught to the top.

Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.

Build my plan, free

No card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.