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What you will learn - Create an Effective Proposal for Your Business Today!
  • Explain the purpose and future of your business in easy to understand terms.
  • Use accounting terms to describe the future for your business.
  • Describe your marketing, sales, and planning strategies.
  • Describe and understand the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations
  • Describe and understand the basic process for successful proposal writing
  • Analyze effective relationship-building strategies to engage with funders and use this knowledge in writing a funding proposal

  • Enjoy BIG Savings with our Writing a Business Plan Online Bundle, 2 Certificate Courses

    1. Writing a Business Plan  

    2. Creating Winning Proposals 


    1. Writing a Business Plan: Learn How To Write An Effective Business Plan

    A business plan will help your business get started on the right track, stay focused on priorities, and move forward. This course is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to create a business plan.

    In this course, you will learn the essential steps for creating a business plan, including creating a first draft; identifying the audience; gathering information; researching; describing product plans; and marketing, sales, and accounting terms


    2. Creating Winning Proposals: Learn How To Locate Potential Funders

    This course will help you develop the skills necessary to create successful proposals by focusing on sources of funding, types of proposals, and how to write proposals that will meet the stated requirements. You will also learn about the all-important element of relationships and how to build and maintain them in a funding relationship.

    In this course, you will learn how to locate potential funders and how to match funders’ interests with organizational needs. Along the way you will also learn the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations and learn to understand the process for successful proposal writing and how to build effective relationships with funders.


    Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.

    For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.

    This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!

    Course Fast Facts:

    1. All courses are easy to follow and understand
    2. Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
    3. Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
    4. Study as many courses as you want
    5. Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
    6. You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
    7. Certificate of Completion

    Course Delivery

    Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.

    Recognition & Accreditation

    The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.


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    Writing a Business Plan 2 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course: 

    Course 1 - Certificate in Writing a Business Plan Online Course

    Session 1: Course Overview

    • Learning Objectives
    • Pre-Assignment

     Session 2: What is a Business Plan For?

    • The Purpose of the Plan
    • Getting Down to Business
    • Staying Flexible

     Session 3: A General Business Plan Framework

    • The Importance of a Framework
    • Essential Elements
    • Making Connections
    • Making Connections
    • Pre-Assignment Review
    • Making Connections

     Session 4: Identifying Your Audience

    • Who Are You Writing For?
    • Defining the Terms
    • Words of Wisdom
    • Making Connections
    • The Rules of Writing
    • Making Connections

     Session 5: Gathering and Analyzing Information

    • GO-PARSE
    • Get Organized
    • Preview
    • Ask
    • Read
    • Markup Methods
    • Summarize
    • Shorthand Symbols
    • Shorthand Tips
    • Evaluate
    • PARSE in Action
    • GO-PARSE Summary
    • ACE Building Celebrates Five Years of Success

     Session 6: Defining Your Company

    • Writing Your Company Description
    • Making Connections
    • Describing Your Products and Services
    • Performing a Market Analysis
    • Developing an Operations Plan
    • The Operations Process
    • Operations and Your Business Plan
    • Types of Operations
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation
    • Supplies
    • Service
    • Overlaps
    • Buffers

     Session 7: Getting to Work

    • Working on Your Plan
    • Business Plan Worksheet

     Session 8: Creating a Marketing Strategy

    • Introduction to Marketing
    • Cycle Overview
    • Consumer and Market Analysis
    • What Do They Need?
    • Who is Buying Our Product? Who is Using Our Product?
    • What is the Buying Process?
    • How Can I Leverage Segmentation?
    • Key Questions
    • SWOT Analysis
    • Next Steps
    • Analyzing Distribution Channels
    • Making Connections
    • Creating a Marketing Plan
    • Product
    • Price
    • Place
    • Promotion
    • Packaging
    • Sketching Out the Plan
    • Evaluate, Review, and Revise
    • The Value of Social Media

     Session 9: Creating the Sales Plan

    • Building Your Sales Force
    • The Sales Cycle
    • Initiate
    • Making Connections
    • Build
    • Manage
    • Optimize

     Session 10: Developing Financial Projections

    • Accounting Terminology
    • What is Finance?
    • The Cycle of Finance
    • Recording Financial Transactions
    • General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
    • The 11 Principles
    • Key Reports
    • Income Statement Equation
    • Sample Income Statement
    • The Balance Sheet
    • Balance Sheet Equation
    • Balance Sheet Accounts
    • Current vs. Fixed Assets
    • Cash Flow Statement
    • Statement of Retained Earnings
    • Financial Projections
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Use the Writing Rules

     Session 11: Putting It All Together

    • Writing the Executive Summary
    • Making a Strong Presentation
    • Making Connections
    • The Finishing Touches
    • Keeping Your Data Safe
    • Reviewing and Revising

     Session 12: A Personal Action Plan

    • Starting Point
    • Where I Want to Go
    • How I Will Get There

    Course 2 - Certificate in Creating Winning Proposals Online Course

    Session 1: Course Overview

    • Learning Objectives
    • Pre-Assignment

     Session 2: Sources of Funding

    • Trends in the Funding Environment
    • Funders Brainstorming Activity
    • Types of Funders
    • Sources of Funding Activity
    • Potential Funders

     Session 3: Funder Selection

    • Brainstorming Projects
    • Personal Proposal Funder Selection
    • Potential Funder One
    • Potential Funder Two
    • Potential Funder Three

     Session 4: Types of Proposals

    • Proposal Forms
    • Letter Proposal, Part One
    • Letter Proposal, Part Two
    • Partnership Proposals
    • Challenges
    • Minimizing the Challenges

     Session 5: Proposals as a Relationship Builder

    • Portfolio Approach
    • Building the Relationship
    • Step One: Finding Each Other
    • Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part One
    • Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part Two
    • Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part One
    • Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part Two
    • Step Four: The First Date, Part One
    • Step Four: The First Date, Part Two
    • Step Four: The First Date, Part Three
    • Step Five: Going Steady, Part One
    • Step Five: Going Steady, Part Two

     Session 6: RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote)

    • RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part One
    • RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part Two
    • RFP Case Study, Part One
    • RFP Case Study, Part Two
    • RFP Case Study, Part Three
    • RFP Case Study, Part Four
    • RFP Case Study, Part Five
    • RFP Case Study, Part Six
    • RFP Case Study

     Session 7: The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing

    The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing

    • Clarify Your Objectives
    • Analyze Your Audience
    • Get Your Thoughts on Paper
    • Group and Label Your Thoughts
    • Sequence Your Thoughts
    • Make an Outline
    • Write Your Draft Down
    • Edit
    • Add the Finishing Touches
    • Proofread and Edit

     Session 8: Defining Your Proposal

    • 10 - Step Exercise

     Session 9: Key Elements of a Proposal

    • Key Elements

     Session 10: Defining the Needs and Desired Results

    • Defining the Need
    • Desired Results

     Session 11: Resources and Activities and Evaluation

    • Resources, Part One
    • Resources, Part Two
    • Resources, Part Three
    • Resources, Part Four
    • Activities
    • Evaluation, Part One
    • Evaluation, Part Two

     Session 12: Sustainability and Budget

    • Sustainability
    • Budget
    • Pricing Case Study, Part One
    • Pricing Case Study, Part Two
    • Pricing Case Study, Part Three
    • Pricing Case Study, Part Four
    • Pricing Case Study, Part Five
    • What Goes In the Proposal?

     Session 13: Conclusion, Introduction, and Executive Summary

    • Conclusion
    • Introduction
    • Appendices
    • Executive Summary
    • Tool: Checklist Review
    • A Personal Action Plan
    • Starting Point
    • Where I Want to Go
    • How I Will Get There
    Requirements

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    Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

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    OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

    All systems

    Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

    Students will also need access the following applications:

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Requirements

    Entry requirements:

    Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.


    Minimum education:

    Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.


    Device requirements:

    Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

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    About This Course
    What you will learn - Create an Effective Proposal for Your Business Today!
  • Explain the purpose and future of your business in easy to understand terms.
  • Use accounting terms to describe the future for your business.
  • Describe your marketing, sales, and planning strategies.
  • Describe and understand the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations
  • Describe and understand the basic process for successful proposal writing
  • Analyze effective relationship-building strategies to engage with funders and use this knowledge in writing a funding proposal

  • Enjoy BIG Savings with our Writing a Business Plan Online Bundle, 2 Certificate Courses

    1. Writing a Business Plan  

    2. Creating Winning Proposals 


    1. Writing a Business Plan: Learn How To Write An Effective Business Plan

    A business plan will help your business get started on the right track, stay focused on priorities, and move forward. This course is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to create a business plan.

    In this course, you will learn the essential steps for creating a business plan, including creating a first draft; identifying the audience; gathering information; researching; describing product plans; and marketing, sales, and accounting terms


    2. Creating Winning Proposals: Learn How To Locate Potential Funders

    This course will help you develop the skills necessary to create successful proposals by focusing on sources of funding, types of proposals, and how to write proposals that will meet the stated requirements. You will also learn about the all-important element of relationships and how to build and maintain them in a funding relationship.

    In this course, you will learn how to locate potential funders and how to match funders’ interests with organizational needs. Along the way you will also learn the basic elements of proposal writing for not-for-profit organizations and learn to understand the process for successful proposal writing and how to build effective relationships with funders.


    Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.

    For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.

    This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!

    Course Fast Facts:

    1. All courses are easy to follow and understand
    2. Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
    3. Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
    4. Study as many courses as you want
    5. Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
    6. You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
    7. Certificate of Completion

    Course Delivery

    Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.

    Recognition & Accreditation

    The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily, so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.


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    Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.

    Writing a Business Plan 2 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course: 

    Course 1 - Certificate in Writing a Business Plan Online Course

    Session 1: Course Overview

    • Learning Objectives
    • Pre-Assignment

     Session 2: What is a Business Plan For?

    • The Purpose of the Plan
    • Getting Down to Business
    • Staying Flexible

     Session 3: A General Business Plan Framework

    • The Importance of a Framework
    • Essential Elements
    • Making Connections
    • Making Connections
    • Pre-Assignment Review
    • Making Connections

     Session 4: Identifying Your Audience

    • Who Are You Writing For?
    • Defining the Terms
    • Words of Wisdom
    • Making Connections
    • The Rules of Writing
    • Making Connections

     Session 5: Gathering and Analyzing Information

    • GO-PARSE
    • Get Organized
    • Preview
    • Ask
    • Read
    • Markup Methods
    • Summarize
    • Shorthand Symbols
    • Shorthand Tips
    • Evaluate
    • PARSE in Action
    • GO-PARSE Summary
    • ACE Building Celebrates Five Years of Success

     Session 6: Defining Your Company

    • Writing Your Company Description
    • Making Connections
    • Describing Your Products and Services
    • Performing a Market Analysis
    • Developing an Operations Plan
    • The Operations Process
    • Operations and Your Business Plan
    • Types of Operations
    • Manufacturing
    • Transportation
    • Supplies
    • Service
    • Overlaps
    • Buffers

     Session 7: Getting to Work

    • Working on Your Plan
    • Business Plan Worksheet

     Session 8: Creating a Marketing Strategy

    • Introduction to Marketing
    • Cycle Overview
    • Consumer and Market Analysis
    • What Do They Need?
    • Who is Buying Our Product? Who is Using Our Product?
    • What is the Buying Process?
    • How Can I Leverage Segmentation?
    • Key Questions
    • SWOT Analysis
    • Next Steps
    • Analyzing Distribution Channels
    • Making Connections
    • Creating a Marketing Plan
    • Product
    • Price
    • Place
    • Promotion
    • Packaging
    • Sketching Out the Plan
    • Evaluate, Review, and Revise
    • The Value of Social Media

     Session 9: Creating the Sales Plan

    • Building Your Sales Force
    • The Sales Cycle
    • Initiate
    • Making Connections
    • Build
    • Manage
    • Optimize

     Session 10: Developing Financial Projections

    • Accounting Terminology
    • What is Finance?
    • The Cycle of Finance
    • Recording Financial Transactions
    • General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
    • The 11 Principles
    • Key Reports
    • Income Statement Equation
    • Sample Income Statement
    • The Balance Sheet
    • Balance Sheet Equation
    • Balance Sheet Accounts
    • Current vs. Fixed Assets
    • Cash Flow Statement
    • Statement of Retained Earnings
    • Financial Projections
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Use the Writing Rules

     Session 11: Putting It All Together

    • Writing the Executive Summary
    • Making a Strong Presentation
    • Making Connections
    • The Finishing Touches
    • Keeping Your Data Safe
    • Reviewing and Revising

     Session 12: A Personal Action Plan

    • Starting Point
    • Where I Want to Go
    • How I Will Get There

    Course 2 - Certificate in Creating Winning Proposals Online Course

    Session 1: Course Overview

    • Learning Objectives
    • Pre-Assignment

     Session 2: Sources of Funding

    • Trends in the Funding Environment
    • Funders Brainstorming Activity
    • Types of Funders
    • Sources of Funding Activity
    • Potential Funders

     Session 3: Funder Selection

    • Brainstorming Projects
    • Personal Proposal Funder Selection
    • Potential Funder One
    • Potential Funder Two
    • Potential Funder Three

     Session 4: Types of Proposals

    • Proposal Forms
    • Letter Proposal, Part One
    • Letter Proposal, Part Two
    • Partnership Proposals
    • Challenges
    • Minimizing the Challenges

     Session 5: Proposals as a Relationship Builder

    • Portfolio Approach
    • Building the Relationship
    • Step One: Finding Each Other
    • Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part One
    • Step Two: Getting to Know Each Other, Part Two
    • Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part One
    • Step Three: Do You Want to Connect? Part Two
    • Step Four: The First Date, Part One
    • Step Four: The First Date, Part Two
    • Step Four: The First Date, Part Three
    • Step Five: Going Steady, Part One
    • Step Five: Going Steady, Part Two

     Session 6: RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote)

    • RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part One
    • RFPs/RFQs (Requests for Proposals or Request for Quote), Part Two
    • RFP Case Study, Part One
    • RFP Case Study, Part Two
    • RFP Case Study, Part Three
    • RFP Case Study, Part Four
    • RFP Case Study, Part Five
    • RFP Case Study, Part Six
    • RFP Case Study

     Session 7: The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing

    The Ten Steps of Proposal Writing

    • Clarify Your Objectives
    • Analyze Your Audience
    • Get Your Thoughts on Paper
    • Group and Label Your Thoughts
    • Sequence Your Thoughts
    • Make an Outline
    • Write Your Draft Down
    • Edit
    • Add the Finishing Touches
    • Proofread and Edit

     Session 8: Defining Your Proposal

    • 10 - Step Exercise

     Session 9: Key Elements of a Proposal

    • Key Elements

     Session 10: Defining the Needs and Desired Results

    • Defining the Need
    • Desired Results

     Session 11: Resources and Activities and Evaluation

    • Resources, Part One
    • Resources, Part Two
    • Resources, Part Three
    • Resources, Part Four
    • Activities
    • Evaluation, Part One
    • Evaluation, Part Two

     Session 12: Sustainability and Budget

    • Sustainability
    • Budget
    • Pricing Case Study, Part One
    • Pricing Case Study, Part Two
    • Pricing Case Study, Part Three
    • Pricing Case Study, Part Four
    • Pricing Case Study, Part Five
    • What Goes In the Proposal?

     Session 13: Conclusion, Introduction, and Executive Summary

    • Conclusion
    • Introduction
    • Appendices
    • Executive Summary
    • Tool: Checklist Review
    • A Personal Action Plan
    • Starting Point
    • Where I Want to Go
    • How I Will Get There
    Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

    Minimum education

    Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

    Computer requirements

    Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

    Minimum specifications for the computer are:

    Windows:

    Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

    MAC/iOS

    OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

    All systems

    Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

    Students will also need access the following applications:

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Requirements

    Entry requirements:

    Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.


    Minimum education:

    Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.


    Device requirements:

    Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

    FAQS

    1.  Who are Courses For Success?

    Courses For Success is a course platform that started in 2008
    with 5 courses, since then we have grown to over 10,000 online courses.

    Our courses span across the following categories:

    •Animal    

    •Beauty    

    •Business    

    •Health & Fitness     

    •Finance

    •Lifestyle    

    •IT & Software    

    •Personal Development

    •Teaching & Academics

    2.  Is there a refund/cancellation policy?

    Yes, we have a 7-day money-back refund guarantee. Just send us an email to info@coursesforsuccess.com with the subject Courses For Success Refund so we can accommodate your request.

    3.  What is the FREE Personal Success Training Program?

    The Personal Success Training Program
    was developed by Courses For Success to help our customers achieve
    success. Currently, we are offering this program for FREE with every
    course or bundle purchase this month. This is a limited time offer!

    4.  Are there any requirements to study this course?

    No,
    anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter
    is encouraged to take our course. There are no entry requirements to
    take this course.

    5.  Do I require to have finished high school to complete this course?

    No,
    you do not require a High School Diploma or to have finished school to
    study this course, this course is open to anyone who would like to take
    this course.

    6.  What if English is not my first language?

    This
    course is provided in English, however, due to the digital nature of
    our training, you can take your time studying the material and make use
    of tools such as google translate and Grammarly.

    7.  Is this course online or conducted in person?

    All our courses are accessible online on any device. You may complete them at your own pace and at your own time.

    8.  How do I receive my course?

    After
    you have completed the payment, you will receive a confirmation email
    and tax receipt. You will also receive an email containing your course
    login details (username and password), as well as instructions on how to
    access and log in to your course via the internet with any device,
    please check your junk/spam folder in the event that you do not receive
    the email.

    9.  When does this course start?

    Providing
    you have internet access you can start this course whenever you like,
    just go to the login page and insert your username and password and you
    can access the online material.

    10.  What is online learning like?

    Online learning is easy, if not easier than a traditional academic situation.
    By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace.

    Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.

    11.  What computer skills do I need for my course?

    You
    don't need to be a computer expert to succeed with our online training,
    but you should be comfortable typing, using the internet and be capable
    of using common software (such as Microsoft word).

    12.  How long will you have access to the online course?

    The majority of our courses have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.

    Please also check the course summary, as a small selection of courses have limited access.

    13.  How long will my course take?

    Course duration, is listed under Course Summary

    14.  Do I need to buy textbooks?

    All the required material for your course is included in the online system, you do not need to buy anything else.

    15.  Is the course interactive?

    Yes, all our courses are interactive.

    16.  Is there an assessment or exam?

    Yes,
    you will be required to complete a multiple-choice test online at the
    end of your course, you can do this test as many times as you require.

    17.  What type of certificate will I receive?

    You
    will receive a Certificate of Completion that is applicable worldwide,
    which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share
    the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers and employers.
    Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles
    and job applications.

    Wendy Sue Hunt - 5 STAR REVIEW
    "If you are considering taking any “Courses for Success”, I would highly recommend it. I have always been a firm believer it’s important to always sharpen your skills. You are never too old to learn more. I found the courses very helpful, interesting and easy to understand.
    The term “Courses for Success” helped me in my current position to succeed. After completing the courses, I gave my manager the completion certificates. Recently I received a promotion too."

    Valencia Marie Aviles - 5 STAR REVIEW
    "I
    had a very good experience with my course. It has helped me to get
    multiple jobs and prepared me for almost everything I would need to
    know. The course was very informative and easy to understand and broken
    up perfectly to be done in a short amount of time while still learning a
    good amount! I would recommend Courses for Success to anyone trying to
    get abs certifications for job advancements, it is well worth it!"

    ELENA GRIFFIN - 5 STAR REVIEW
    "I have absolutely enjoyed the materials from Courses for Success. The materials are easy to understand which makes learning enjoyable. Courses for Success have great topics of interest which make you come back for
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    Thank you Courses for Success for being part of my learning journey and making education affordable!"

    Our
    completion certificates are very valuable and will help you progress in
    your work environment and show employers how committed you are to learn
    new skills, you might even get a promotion.

    18.  Will this course be credited by universities?

    No, it is not equivalent to a college or university credit.

    19.  Am I guaranteed to get a job with this certificate?

    This course will give you the skills you need to help you obtain employment, but it’s up to you if you get the job or not.

    20.  How will this course assist me with my career?

    Studying
    and completing this course will show employers that you have the
    knowledge in this field, additionally you will gain more confidence in
    this area of expertise.

    21.  How long is the certificate valid for?

    The Certificates are valid for life and do not need renewing. 

    22.  Can I take more than one course at a time?

    Courses
    are studied online at your own pace and you are free to study as many
    or as few courses as you wish, we also offer online course bundles that
    allow you to save on additional courses so that you may get all the
    topics related to your training goals in one go.

    23.  What are the Payment Methods available? Is there a payment plan?

    We accept payments via PayPal, Credit Card and Bank Transfer.

    Payment Plans: We have partnered with Partial.ly, to offer our own in house payment plan. Everyone is Pre-Approved, providing the initial deposit is paid in full.

    To pay via bank transfer contact us info@coursesforsuccess.com

    24.  Can I purchase for multiple people?

    Yes, you can do this by purchasing individually via website or send us a request via email at info@coursesforsuccess.com

    25.  Can I request for an invoice before purchase?

    Yes, you can request for an invoice via email at info@coursesforsuccess.com

    26.  Purchase for a gift?

    Yes, you can purchase this course as a gift, simply send an email to info@coursesforsuccess.com, with the course details and we can accommodate this.

    27.  Can I create my own course bundle?

    Yes,
    you can customize your own bundle. Please send us the complete list
    with the exact course link of the courses you'd like to bundle up via
    email info@coursesforsuccess.com and we will create them for you. *Each course access, time of completion and certification varies depending on the course type.

    28.  How will I contact Courses For Success if I have any questions?

    You can contact our support team, at any time through live chat on our website, or email at info@coursesforsuccess.com, or by calling one of our phone numbers depending on which country you are in.  

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    Looking for specific training for yourself or employees. Choose from our Course Bundles below or build you own Bundle, by adding more courses to your cart. Choose different courses or the same course for multiple staff members and receive volume discounts at checkout.

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