Self Study: £175 Tutored: £295
Business & Marketing Course for Holistic Therapists
A Distance Learning Diploma Course of 10 Lessons
This comprehensive business and marketing course will help you learn strategies for developing not only your business acumen but also your client base. Leading the student through the potential danger zones of running a business and giving the advice you need in order to avoid the common pitfalls.
The course takes you on a fascinating journey; whether you are planning to set up business for the first time, working for someone else, or taking over an existing business. You will learn the important techniques needed to develop and keep your business running successfully. All ‘qualified therapists’ will benefit from the knowledge found in this course.
• Your Mission Statement
• Market Analysis
• Forecasting – What are you aiming to achieve?
• Branding your business – Logo, Slogan, Image
• Trends in the economy
• Seasonal trends
• Know your Competitors
• Know your Client, by networking research etc.
• Marketing mix – need, location, promoting your product/therapy
• 9’ step guide for forward planning
• Legal side for registering your business; tax; public liability insurance etc
• Time management
• SWOT Analysis – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
• Target market – who are your future clients?
• Newsletters, Website, Client database etc.
• Business Software
• Record keeping
• Direct Marketing – Business cards etc
• Creating your ‘business image’
• Brochure and price list
• Code of Ethics
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Your ‘personal image’ – Professionalism
• Developing rapport with clients
• The ‘Art of Customer Service’.
Every therapist needs to have ‘business savvy’. This is what makes the difference between Success and Failure.
A Practitioner/Therapist Level Qualification is awarded on successful completion of this course. See our Accreditation Page for the list of ‘independent accrediting bodies’ who approve and accredit our courses in the UK and around the World.
Thank you so much for your email, Diploma and Letter. Achieving a ‘Distinction’ award for Business & Marketing for Holistic Therapists has brought tears of joy today … I am so pleased beyond words.
Please thank my Tutor Margaret as well for all her time with me. She has been such a pleasure to study with.
I am almost finished the Aromatherapy and close to the end of the Holistic Skincare Products courses as well. Then I have another 4 courses to choose once I finish these.
I thought I was crazy, juggling the kids, the household, business and the studies altogether, pushing myself and dedicating hours per day to get through it – But it can be done with hard work. Thank you again for making my day!
Lili Giglia
Which distance learning study method should you choose?
Self Study: The self-study option is a faster method of study for those who feel they may not need that support. The Self Study team review each part of your course, rather than lesson by lesson, and the team will assess your work and inform you if you are making serious errors. You will not receive feedback on your work, and you may be asked to repeat an answer paper which does not reach our threshold of acceptance.
Tutored: The tutor option is for students who would like feedback on their work and who may require more support in their studies. Our dedicated Tutor Team will review your work lesson by lesson and give you feedback, where required. You can ask questions, and the team can guide you to success by helping you navigate the course material.
There are no time restrictions, you simply study and return work when you wish. Our courses do not expire, so take your time and enjoy the gentle learning curve. You simply work through the assignments at your own pace, free from the restrictions and pressures of working to deadlines.
On average students take approximately 200 hours, 3 – 4 months, to complete a non advanced course. Around 300 hours 5 – 6 months for an advanced course plus time for practical work with your volunteers for any hands-on therapy.
This is simply a guide; everyone studies at their own pace.
There are question papers at the end of each lesson, and a final question paper at the end of each of the courses which are all conducted via email. No attendance is required.
The Final Exam is classed as an open book exam so you can consult your course material to help if necessary.
An insurable Practitioner/Therapist Level Qualification is awarded on successful completion of this course.
See our Accreditation Page for the list of independent accrediting bodies who approve and accredit our courses in the UK and around the World.
The tutor option is for students who would like feedback on their work and who may require more support in their studies. Our dedicated Tutor Team will review your work lesson by lesson and give you feedback, where required. You can ask questions, and the team can guide you to success by helping you navigate the course material.We are always available to answer any of your questions if they are not included on our Frequently Asked Questions page. Simply contact us by telephone or email!