Business Leadership and innovation Management Limited (BLIM) and Brand Management Academy (BMA)

FAQ

Advanced Brand Management Programme (ABMP)

A: While 3-5 years of experience is preferred, exceptional candidates with demonstrated potential may be considered.

A: Participants need:

  • Stable internet connection
  • Laptop or computer
  • Basic digital literacy
  • Webcam and microphone for online interactions

A: Yes, we offer flexible payment options. Contact our programme coordinator for details.

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  • Online application
  • Resume screening
  • Optional interview
  • Final selection based on potential and fit

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  • Alumni network access
  • Ongoing mentorship
  • Job placement support
  • Continued learning resources

CMO Strategic Leadership Bootcamp (CSL)

A: No. We welcome aspiring CMOs, senior marketing leaders, and executives with strategic marketing responsibilities.

A: Participants need:

  • High-performance laptop
  • Advanced digital collaboration tools
  • Strong internet connectivity
  • Professional video conferencing setup

A: Yes. We offer corporate group discounts for multiple participants from the same organization.

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  • Comprehensive application review
  • Professional background screening
  • Optional strategic leadership assessment
  • Interview with programme directors
  • Selective cohort formation

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  • Exclusive alumni leadership network
  • Ongoing strategic mentorship
  • Access to advanced leadership resources
  • Quarterly leadership roundtables

Applied Marketing Foundation Programme (AMFP)

A: No, this programme is designed for beginners and entry-level professionals.

A: We offer:

  • Career counselling
  • CV workshop
  • Job placement support
  • Alumni network access

A: Yes, flexible payment options are available.

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  • Laptop or computer
  • Internet connection
  • Basic digital literacy

A: Yes, participants receive a BLIM Certificate of Completion.

Mastering Brand Positioning Strategy

A: While the programme is advanced, motivated professionals with foundational marketing knowledge can benefit.

A: Participants will receive pre-programme reading and a preliminary assignment to maximize learning.

A: Yes, participants receive personalized feedback during workshops and group activities.

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  • Laptop
  • Strong internet connection
  • Digital collaboration tools

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  • Follow-up mentorship session
  • Access to resources
  • Alumni network connection

Marketing Innovation Bootcamp

A: No, the programme is designed for professionals from various backgrounds interested in innovation.

A: Participants will receive pre-programme reading and a preliminary innovation challenge.

A: Yes, participants receive personalized feedback during workshops and innovation projects.

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  • Laptop
  • Strong internet connection
  • Digital collaboration tools

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  • Follow-up mentorship session
  • Innovation resource access
  • Alumni network connection

Product Management Programme (PMP)

A: Basic technology understanding is helpful but not mandatory. The programme is designed to be accessible to professionals from various backgrounds.

A: Participants will receive pre-programme reading and a preliminary product challenge.

A: Yes, participants receive personalized feedback during workshops and product development projects.

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  • Laptop
  • Strong internet connection
  • Basic understanding of digital tools

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  • Follow-up mentorship session
  • Product management resource access
  • Alumni network connection

Marketing Science and Data Analytics Programme

A: Basic statistical understanding is helpful. The programme is designed to be accessible to marketing professionals with varying analytical backgrounds.

A: The programme covers Excel, basic R, and Python. No prior programming experience is required.

A: Yes, participants receive personalized feedback during workshops and data analysis projects.

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  • Laptop with Excel
  • Strong internet connection
  • Basic statistical software (free versions provided)

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  • Follow-up mentorship session
  • Analytics resource access
  • Alumni network connection

Digital Transformation and AI Integration Programme

A: No, the programme is designed for business leaders with varying technical expertise. Basic digital literacy is sufficient.

A: Participants will receive pre-programme reading and a preliminary digital transformation assessment.

A: Yes, participants receive personalized feedback during workshops and digital strategy projects.

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  • Laptop
  • Strong internet connection
  • Basic digital collaboration tools

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  • Follow-up mentorship session
  • Digital transformation resource access
  • Alumni network connection

Creative Marketing Masterclass

A: No, the programme is designed for marketing professionals from various backgrounds with an interest in creativity.

A: Participants will receive pre-programme reading and a preliminary creative challenge.

A: Yes, participants receive personalized feedback during workshops and creative projects.

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  • Laptop
  • Strong internet connection
  • Basic creative collaboration tools

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  • Follow-up mentorship session
  • Creative marketing resource access
  • Alumni network connection

Marketing Communication and Storytelling Masterclass

A: The programme is designed for professionals with some communication experience, but motivated individuals can benefit.

A: Participants will receive pre-programme reading and a preliminary storytelling challenge.

A: Yes, participants receive personalized feedback during workshops and communication projects.

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  • Laptop
  • Strong internet connection
  • Basic communication and collaboration tools

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  • Follow-up mentorship session
  • Communication resources access
  • Alumni network connection

Sales Capability Acceleration Programme (SCAP)

A: SCAP is more strategic and advanced, focused on management-level sales strategies rather than basic selling techniques.

A: Yes, the program includes specific modules on forecasting methodologies.

A: The fee is N220,000 per participant.

Strategic Territory and Distributor Management

A: Yes, the program covers strategies for various territory types including urban, rural, and mixed markets.

A: Absolutely, the program includes specific modules on distributor performance management and improvement.

A: The fee is N250,000 per participant.

Trade Marketing Masterclass

A: While covering advanced concepts, the program establishes fundamentals making it valuable for professionals transitioning into trade marketing roles.

A: Yes, the program addresses strategies for all trade channels including modern trade, general trade, and specialty channels.

A: The fee is N275,000 per participant.

Understanding Strategic Route to Market

A: Yes, the program provides frameworks and methodologies for evaluating and redesigning RTM approaches.

A: The program covers traditional and emerging channels including e-commerce and digital distribution models.

A: The fee is N375,000 per participant.

Sales Managers' Bootcamp

A: Extremely hands-on, with over 70% of time spent on practical exercises, simulations, and application activities.

A: Yes, participants receive post-program support including check-in sessions and implementation guidance.

A: The fee is N450,000 per participant.

Sales Reporting and Data Analytics

A: Basic Excel knowledge is sufficient; the program will build on this foundation with specific sales analytics applications.

A: Yes, the program includes modules on analyzing and interpreting CRM data for sales insights.

A: The fee is N300,000 per participant.

Leading High Performing Sales Force

A: This program focuses specifically on leadership aspects rather than the comprehensive management skills covered in the bootcamp.

A: The program is designed for experienced sales leaders; new managers would benefit more from the Sales Managers’ Bootcamp.

A: The fee is N500,000 per participant.

Key Account Management

A: While primarily designed for B2B contexts, the principles can be adapted for managing strategic B2C relationships.

A: Yes, the program includes perspectives on managing international and global accounts.

A: The fee is N350,000 per participant.

Leveraging Technology for Sales

A: No, the program is designed for sales professionals without technical backgrounds.

A: The program focuses on principles and approaches rather than specific vendor solutions, making the content applicable across platforms.

A: The fee is N300,000 per participant.

Understanding Sales Budget Planning

A: No, the program is specifically designed for sales professionals without financial expertise.

A: Yes, the program includes specific modules on building and defending sales budgets.

A: The fee is N350,000 per participant.

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

A: Research consistently shows that leaders with high emotional intelligence drive significantly better business outcomes through enhanced team engagement, reduced turnover, and improved collaboration.

A: Absolutely. While some aspects may come more naturally to certain individuals, EI can be developed through awareness, practice, and feedback.

A: The fee is N180,000 per participant.

Business Leadership and Corporate Reputation Management

A: While PR is a component, this program takes a more holistic leadership view of reputation as a strategic business asset.

A: Yes, digital reputation management, including social media, is a key component of the curriculum.

A: The fee is N250,000 per participant.

Business Operations Mastery Bootcamp (BOMB)

A: Yes, startups will benefit from establishing strong operational foundations, though some content may need to be scaled to your current size.

A: The program includes operational finance fundamentals, focusing on the financial aspects of operations management.

A: The fee is N650,000 per participant.

Media Management and Connection Planning

A: While the program is targeted at managers and directors, junior staff with media responsibilities can benefit from the foundational knowledge provided.

A: Yes, the program covers an integrated approach to media planning across all channels.

A: The fee is N300,000 per participant.