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Subject: The Academy of Business Strategy
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martinlowderUser is Offline
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06-04-2008 7:42 AM  
Has anyone studied with the Academy of Business Strategy or knows anyone who has, as I am curious to know what their experience was like.
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07-04-2008 3:46 PM  
I've heard of them - they used to advertise regularly in the Sunday Times. Struck me as some sort of franchise. Is there a problem?
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08-04-2008 3:50 AM  
The problem is that I am having problems understanding their study material and their tutor support take two weeks to reply. They are also supposed to be recognised by the DFES and LSC but there is no mention of them on their learning providers register.
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08-04-2008 4:31 PM  
Well, first of all, my only comparable experience (albeit many years ago) was as a tutor for the Open University. Students could call or write to me at any time and if they weren't happy they could go to the Senior Tutor at the Regional Office. Their study materials were fantastic. Maybe you'd be better off doing an MBA with them?

I don't know about the CPC qualification - I'm a Fellow of the Chartered Managers Institute which, in recent years, merged with the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) - now the Institute of Business Consulting. They have the CMC or Chartered Management Consultant qualification, which is internationally recognised - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certified_Management_Consultant.

If the Academy of Business Strategy is meant to be recognised by some formal accreditation such as DFES and/or LSC then check them out with those authorities.

If you have paid personally (perhaps by credit card or similar) for something that is not fit for purpose then see if you can get redress through the Consumer Credit Act - last resort!

I'm not sure whether it's a case here of confronting your tutor or his supervisor directly or whether you find yourself on the wrong end of a bad deal.

If your a member of a professional body then you may wish to seek help there. If not, you may wish to enquire about joining one, e.g. see www.ibconsulting.org.uk. As part of your membership enquiry you can raise this issue with them - I'm sure they would be willing to provide you with the best up-to-date, professional advice.
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09-04-2008 5:46 AM  
Thanks very much for your advice.

Martin
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09-06-2008 4:47 PM  
Hi Martin,
Did you ever get anymore information on this?
I too am having problems understanding the study material,
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