HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS LITERACY
NQF LEVEL 5
icb programme in business literacy
ICB PROGRAMME in business literacy
Whether you are a manager or small business owner, it is critical to understand key principles of business communication and numeracy. These skills will enable you to function effectively in an organisation or business environment.

CIRRICULUM
• The key principles of effective business communication
• Spoken communication
• Written communication
• Work readiness
• Working with numbers: an introduction
• Working with fractions and decimal numbers
• Percentages, ratios, proportions and equations
• Using interest rates in business
• Measure, analyse and communicate workplace data
• Business communication – Putting it all together
• Business numeracy
The learner will be assessed on a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE), summative and formative assessments.
DURATION AND MODE OF DELIVERY
Upon The duration for this course is 3 months and is delivered through face-ro-face classes
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 10 (Std 8) or equivalent
• No prior accounting knowledge needed
• You must be at least 16 years old
POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Business consultant
• Sales and marketing
DURATION
This programme must be completed within a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS
- Procurement Manager
- Procurement Specialist/ Coordinator
- Buyer / Merchandiser

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