Management FAQs

  • When will the next Management course run?
    • The course runs each April and September, with our next programme starting on 24 September 2024.
  • How long is the course?
    • The Mini MBA in Management course runs for 11 weeks with the simulation (which will be how you’re graded) running alongside the modules from Week 6. The September cohort will have access to the learning platform until 31 December 2024.
  • How many CPD credits do I get?
    • The Mini MBA in Management course is accredited by the Continuous Professional Development Standards Office and you get 36 sweet credits for completing the course.
  • How much is the course and how do I book?
    • Our booking page can tell you all the prices for individuals or groups of 4 or less. For any bigger groups, or bespoke bookings drop us an email at training@marketingweek.com
  • How will I watch the video lectures?
    • All you need is an internet connection (ideally a reliable one). The Mini MBA in Management is easy to access from your office, on the go (via tablet or mobile) or from home.
    • You can download Harvard Business Review, Marketing Week and any other readings from the elearning platform so you can read them offline whenever suits you. Sometimes there might be an interactive reading or video, and you’ll need internet access for those ones. And, of course, you’ll need internet access to complete the simulation.
  • How long will I have access to the modules?
    • The videos will be available on-demand for the duration of the course. The September 2024 cohort will have access to the course platform until 31 December 2024. After this, learners can access all the course content, plus much more, on our Alumni Network, which they get unlimited access to.
  • When will the on-demand Q&As take place?
    • We’ll share the date and time before the programme kicks off, but usually the on-demand Q&As happen every other Friday at 12pm GMT.
  • How does the simulation work?
    • From week three you’ll start to test what you’ve been learning within a competitive simulated environment used by top business schools around the world. After ‘six years’ operating one of eight car manufacturers in the fictional world of Autopia, your performance in the simulation will ultimately decide your final grade.
  • How will I collect my CPD certification?
    • Once the course ends, you can log in to the elearning platform, view your grade (shout ‘hurray’) and download your certificate.Your Mini MBA in Management certificate will include your grade and CPD credits – but you can choose to download a certificate without the grade showing.