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Training for Personal Business Advisors

Business Advisor Training

A key purpose of RapidBI is supporting the Business Advisory profession. We are committed to providing diagnostic & development tools, training, networking and CPD (continuing professional development) activity for Business Advisors to assist them in their important role of supporting enterprises.

Training Pathway

RapidBI have partnered with key organizations to provide a unique training pathway from zero to competent business advisor.

Programme Outline:
A twelve month programme could look like:

Week 1 –
Induction & orientation to the role of the Business Mentor/ Advisor
Month 1
Workshops and tutorials – assessment of competence
Month 2
Shadow Experienced Business Advisors (SFEDI or IBA assessed)
Month 3
Placement & assessment of competence
Months 4-12
Complete workplace assignments & on-line learning
Month 12
Submit dissertation & portfolio submission.

The resulting programme can provide participants with SFEDI or IBA accreditation and a MSC in Business Advice & Mentoring

We can of course provide training in a number of specialist areas as CPD.

These include:

Business Diagnostic tools
Developing an innovative culture
Coaching & Mentoring
Developing leadership
From entrepreneur to business person
Building Rapport
Intelligent Dressing for Business Advisors

Advisor training customised for your needs

Rather than rely on fixed solutions we work with you to identify the right skills set and appropriate content for your business advisors.

As the focus of each geographic area has particular needs it is important to ensure that the advisors you train can deliver on your targets, so that is what we focus on. That is not to say that we ignore qualification frameworks or standards – but that we adapt them to you’re your needs and the needs of your clients.

This also means that we are not tied to one delivery vehicle. We can offer classroom, workshop, on-the-job and e-learning to suit your advisors’ needs as well as your budget.