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First registration September 2016. Version 4.6 Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Business. First registration September 2016. Version 4.6  \nContents  \n1 About these qualifications 6  \n2 Qualifications at a glance – overview 7  \n2.1 Level 3 Certificate in Applied Business 7  \n2.2 Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Business 9  \n3 Level 3 Certificate in Applied Business:  \nStatement of purpose 11  \n3.1 Qualification objective 11  \n3.2 Who is this qualification for? 11  \n3.4 What could this qualification lead to? 12  \n3.5 Who supports this qualification? 12  \n3.6 What are the benefits of this qualification? 13  \n4 Level 3 Certificate in Applied Business:  \nUnit summary 14  \n5 Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Business:  \nStatement of purpose 15  \n5.1 Qualification objective 15  \n5.2 Who is this qualification for? 15  \n5.3 What does this qualification cover? 15  \n5.4 What could this qualification lead to? 16  \n5.5 Who supports this qualification? 17  \n5.6 What are the benefits of this qualification? 17  \n6 Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Business:  \nUnit summary 19  \n7 Synoptic learning and assessment 20  \n8 Transferable skills 23  \n9 Total qualification time 24  \n10 Support materials and guidance 25  \n[Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/applied-general for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/applied-general for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/applied-general](Visit aqa.org.uk/applied-general for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](Visit aqa.org.uk/applied-general for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 3  \n11 Qualification units 26  \n11.1 Unit 1: Financial planning and analysis 26  \n11.2 Unit 2: Business dynamics 35  \n11.3 Unit 3: Entrepreneurial opportunities 45  \n11.4 Unit 4: Managing and leading people 57  \n11.5 Unit 5: Developing a business proposal 69  \n11.6 Unit 6: e-Business implementation 85  \n11.7 Unit 7: Managing an event 99  \n11.8 Unit 8: Marketing communications 114  \n12 Externally set and marked examinations 129  \n12.1 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What could this qualification lead to?\n## Who supports this qualification?\n## What are the benefits of this qualification?\n# Level 3 Certificate in Applied Business: Unit summary\n# Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Business: Statement of purpose\n## Qualification objective\n## Who is this qualification for?\n## What does this qualification cover?\n## What could this qualification lead to?\n## Who supports this qualification?\n## What are the benefits of this qualification?\n# Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Business: Unit summary\n# Synoptic learning and assessment\n# Transferable skills\n# Total qualification time\n# Support materials and guidance\n# Qualification units\n## Unit 1: Financial planning and analysis\n## Unit 2: Business dynamics\n## Unit 3: Entrepreneurial opportunities\n## Unit 4: Managing and leading people\n## Unit 5: Developing a business proposal\n## Unit 6: e-Business implementation\n## Unit 7: Managing an event\n## Unit 8: Marketing communications\n# Externally set and marked examinations\n## Examination format and structure\n## Reasonable adjustments and special considerations\n## Availability of past examination papers\n# Externally set and marked assignments\n## Assignment format and structure\n## Preparation\n## Risk assessment and risk management\n## Carrying out the assessment\n## Learner absence\n## Storage of materials\n## Submission of learner work\n## Redrafting or resubmission of learner work\n## Suspected malpractice or maladministration\n# Internal assessment and quality assurance\n# External moderation\n# Resits, resubmissions and retakes\n# Grading and administration arrangements\n# Appendix A – Synoptic links from Certificate units to Extended Certificate units","[{\"question\":\"What are the first registration and version details for these Applied Business qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"First registration starts from September 2016. 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