Operational Plans are a fundamental to the successful running of almost any business. Without careful planning, forecasting, goal setting, resource acquisition and more, an organisation will not run as smoothly as it could or achieve its potential success.

 

Course Series: 1 of 4

Course Award: Micro-Credential
Course Duration: 4 Hours
Course Complexity: Foundation*

 

In this micro-credential, we discuss the basics of Operational Plans, what they are, what they aim to achieve, and how careful planning and consultation can result in powerful strategies and systems for a business to build itself around and achieve success.

This micro-credential leads on to other short courses within the subject area of Operational Plans.

 

*Foundation – Introduces a concept and explores the concept and how it is applied

Intermediate – Explores a concept and builds from an entry-level understanding, through to an advanced level or mastery.

Advanced – Focuses on complexities of subject matter, participants are recommended to have an understanding of subject matter prior to enrolling in course. Typically designed for managers or people with experience in the subject matter.


Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Basics of operational planning
  • 2

    Lesson 1

    • What is an operational plan?
  • 3

    Lesson 2

    • The importance of creating effective operational plans
  • 4

    Lesson 3

    • Writing the operational plan proposal
  • 5

    Lesson 4

    • Obtaining approval
  • 6

    Lesson 5

    • Work plans
  • 7

    Test your knowledge

    • Instructions before taking the test

    • Test your knowledge

    • Next steps