By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Summarize the fundamentals of the U.S. real estate sector, including property types and their valuation
• Outline and navigate the licensing process and regulations for real estate agents in the U.S
• Plan the steps for executing real estate transactions
• Assess the roles and responsibilities of agents, buyers and sellers in a real estate transaction
• Explain how to perform appraisals and create valuations of a property
• Recall the legal aspects and procedures of real estate transactions in the USA
• Apply digital tools to enhance client engagement and manage business efficiently
• Analyze and apply investment strategies related to real estate investments
• Recognize the benefits of sustainable real estate practices
• Recall the NAR Code of Ethics and essential legal aspects to guide fair and honest real estate practices
• Discuss the benefits of joining real estate associations
• Combine effective networking, mentorship, and learning strategies for success in the real estate industry

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define and categorise global business
• Distinguish between global business and domestic business
• Describe the concept of the global business environment and explain its benefits
• Discuss the forms and types of global business environments
• Analyse the limitations of the global business environment
• Identify strategy, planning, and competitive advantages in global markets
• Explain value chain analysis and value chain networks in global business markets
• Discuss participation strategy in the management of global operations
• Outline the key components of a financial management strategy in global business
• Distinguish between traditional-based theory from modern-based trade theories
• Evaluate the global financial/monetary system
• Describe an overview of foreign market entry strategies

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• State some advantages of implementing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategy in a company
• Identify various GRC tools and their respective applications
• Recall the criteria to be considered when prioritizing risk reduction methods in a risk analysis
• Discuss the different approaches to risk management
• State effective strategies for building a risk management culture
• Recognise the practices that offer the ideal environment for fraud to occur
• Discuss effective strategies corporations can implement to reduce the possibility of negligence claims
• Summarise the procedures for achieving better internal controls
• Explain how to manage sustainability performance in GRC
• List and explain the use of various compliance tools in GRC
• Discuss effective measures for securing software applications

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define assertiveness and its importance in relationships
• Distinguish between passive, aggressive, and assertive behaviours
• Identify the components and significance of self-confidence and self-esteem
• Analyse practical strategies to boost self-esteem and self-confidence
• Explain the difference between assertive, aggressive, and passive communication styles
• Recognise and overcome personal barriers to assertiveness
• Discuss the handling of rejection and criticism confidently when asserting yourself
• Discuss SMART goal-setting for clear, achievable goals and how to prioritise personal and professional goals effectively
• Identify the underlying causes and dynamics of conflicts
• Create and implement assertive communication techniques to navigate conflicts confidentially
• Explain workplace assertiveness for effective communication and conflict resolution
• Apply assertiveness in personal relationships for improved communications