Management and corporate planning with e-commerce

In this course, you will acquire important business planning knowledge in the areas of business planning, budgeting, investment calculation as well as economic planning and marketing tools. The course also provides knowledge of store systems and offers a sound basis for entering the world of e-commerce.
  • Certificates: E-Commerce" certificate
    Certified Business Manager" certificate
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
    Certified Business Manager
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 8 Weeks

Management and corporate planning

Management (approx. 1 day)

Hierarchy levels

Management methods

Planning horizons

Management functions

Management control loop

Management instruments


Objectives, methods and instruments of business plan preparation (approx. 3 days)

Basics of business plan preparation

Analysis and planning tools (SWOT analysis, scenario analysis, portfolio analysis, creativity techniques)


Contract law (approx. 1 day)

Declarations of intent

Warranty and guarantee

Types of contract and their disruptions

Law on contractual defects (subsequent performance, withdrawal, purchase price reduction, compensation)

General terms and conditions (AGB)


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Commercial and company law (approx. 1 day)

Types of merchants

company forms

Commercial practices

Special features of commercial law

Commercial register and publicity

Introduction to insolvency law


Project planning (approx. 0.5 days)

basics

Resource planning

Planning steps

Errors in project planning


Environment analysis (approx. 0.5 days)

Company analysis

Industry analysis

Location analysis

Competition analysis


Marketing (approx. 3 days)

Market analysis and market segmentation

Basics of market research

Instruments of the marketing mix

Advertising and supporting instruments


Financial planning (approx. 1 day)

Overview of

Instruments


Planning investment calculation (approx. 2 days)

Basics

Investment calculation methods

Limits and problems of capital budgeting methods

Key figures


Financial planning (approx. 1 day)

Basics

Equity and debt financing

External and internal financing

Key figures


Controlling (approx. 1 day)

Tasks and objectives of controlling

Areas of controlling

Controlling instruments


Project work, certification preparation and certification examination (approx. 5 days)

E-Commerce

Basics of e-commerce (approx. 2 days)

Introduction to e-commerce and digital commerce

Business models and framework conditions

Players and enablers in e-commerce

Online sales channels and multi-channel strategies


Legal aspects (approx. 2 days)

Legal principles in online trading

Imprint, general terms and conditions and right of withdrawal

Data protection and DSGVO

International B2C online trade


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Online store systems and design (approx. 3 days)

Store systems and comparison of providers

Functionalities and design

Usability and user experience (UX)

Product presentations and descriptions

Checkout process optimization


Online marketing and customer acquisition (approx. 3 days)

Search engine marketing (SEA) and optimization (SEO)

Social media marketing and content strategies

Email marketing and newsletter optimization

Affiliate marketing and influencer cooperations

Display advertising and retargeting


Payment systems and finance (approx. 2 days)

Payment methods and providers in e-commerce

Risk management and fraud prevention

Debt collection and receivables management

Controlling and key figures in online retail


Logistics and fulfillment (approx. 2 days)

E-commerce logistics and shipping options

Warehouse and merchandise management systems

Returns management and optimization

International logistics and customs clearance


Customer service and CRM (approx. 2 days)

Customer service strategies in e-commerce

CRM systems and customer loyalty measures

Complaint management and conflict resolution

After-sales service and customer feedback


Web controlling and data analysis (approx. 2 days)

Web analytics tools and their use

Conversion optimization and A/B testing

Data analysis and interpretation

KPI tracking and reporting


Project work (approx. 2 days)

Conception and implementation of an e-commerce project

Presentation of the project result



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

Basic commercial knowledge (balance sheet and income statement) is a prerequisite.

You know how different business plans for projects and companies are created from an economic point of view and apply the most important economic planning and marketing tools. You have knowledge of contract law and are familiar with the content of commercial and company law as well as the basics of financial planning.

Furthermore, after this course you will have acquired a sound understanding of all important aspects of online retail. You will be familiar with the legal principles, have mastered the selection and design of store systems and be able to develop effective online marketing strategies.

This course is aimed at people who are responsible for the conception, design and practical implementation of websites with e-commerce functions and who wish to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.

With your meaningful certificate, you prove your business planning knowledge and provide a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired to improve your career entry and advancement.

After completing the course, you will also have acquired a broad basic knowledge that will enable you to enter various fields of activity in online retail.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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