Trust factor: Accreditation vs Skills Development

There is a debate among educational institutions – and those looking to enrol for online short courses – as to the importance of accreditation as a guarantee of quality education and skills development. In fact, here at MasterStart, we are often asked whether our courses are accredited. Right off the bat, we’re going to say […]

What skills do you need for Operations Management?

Imagine this: You’re about to head into an important meeting with the company executives. You have been with the company for enough time to know that these meetings cannot be taken lightly. Your boss starts speaking. He starts with a joke. People laugh. He continues: “You know, there are certain people in a company who […]

The Benefits of Business Management

Think of any successful business. What you see behind the face of achievement is a hard-working team using well-developed structures to ensure the most efficient and favourable results possible. All the cogs are in place, tasks are running smoothly, and the system is sustainable. Business management exists to keep the cogs running or to adjust […]

What is Leadership in Business?

How does a business maintain its vision? Through good leadership. Effective leadership in business management helps with goal achievement and ensures productivity. Leaders make sure that everyone’s roles are clearly defined while meeting business objectives. What is leadership? The term ‘leadership’ means something different to everyone. For some, it conjures up images of a political […]

What You Need to Know When Leading a Business

International Women’s Day is on a Friday this year. It cannot be a coincidence that it’s on Friday, which is arguably the best day of the week. Well, it could be coincidence since it’s really just the way the calendar works. Irrespective of serendipity, though, it is fitting that the day to honour women happens […]

What is a Project Manager?

In order for any type of business to run operations smoothly, project management is needed to oversee tasks and ensure that projects are being performed with efficiency and competence.

Embrace Online Education and Earn While You Learn

Keep earning while you learn and you could take your career to the next level within a few short weeks. When you earn while you learn, you have the distinct advantage of gaining new skills without having to take any leave. This means that you can stay on top of your busy workday while learning […]

Technology in the Classroom is Essential Today

Technology has become an essential part of our daily existence. We look to the palm of our hand to inform our daily routine. So, it should come as no surprise that technology in the classroom is essential for teaching in a world that keeps demanding constant change. Technology in the classroom holds major benefits for […]

Christmas Books for the Holidays

Read these Christmas books for some sanity this holiday season. Festive cheer embraces your home, as the jingle bells rock and the holly christens your front door, there’s an undeniable sense of joy in the air and you can feel the holiday spirit all around you. Sometimes, the holidays get a bit intense though; short […]