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Date: 11 Mar 2010
Address: http://www.nationalcollege.org.uk/index/professional-development/csbm

Have you already done CSBM?

Then you can now try the Diploma of School Business Management or the Advanced Diploma of School Business Management. Find out more about other school business management development activities that the College is involved in.

Certificate of School Business Management

Certificate of School Business Management

The Certificate of School Business Management (CSBM) provides school business managers (SBMs) with the expertise required to perform the role to the best of their ability, and ultimately improve school effectiveness.

It is a world-leading programme that supports school leadership and management by developing a range of different learning techniques.

Key facts

  • The programme focuses on the role of the SBM and covers facilities management, risk management, financial management, office systems management, ICT management, human resource management and sustainable development.
  • CSBM has a broad equivalence to national qualifications framework (NQF) level 4; ie the first year of a first degree and is externally accredited by the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM).
  • CSBM is now accessible to people with alternative professional backgrounds such as industry and other public sector organisations.

Duration

8 -12 months, depending on your personal circumstances and learning style.

Delivery method

CSBM includes an online induction, three facilitator-led face-to-face sessions, collaborative learning, reflective debate, online tools and self-directed study.

Who can apply?

Existing or aspirant school business managers undertaking the role or parts of the role at senior administrative or management level.

Next application round

The application round for internal and external aspiring applicants for the Certificate of School Business Management is now closed. Dates for the next application round will be available shortly.