World Learning Initiative
by B&B Next and Batoo Africa
World Learning Initiative
B&B Next Africa is a transformative initiative aimed at fostering education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development across Africa. Through strategic partnerships, mentorship, and skills-building programs, it empowers young leaders, innovators, and businesses to drive economic growth and social impact.
Education & Skills Development
Bridging gaps in digital literacy, leadership, and vocational training.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Supporting startups and SMEs with funding, mentorship, and incubation.
Information Technology
Promoting Information Technology, Data & AI for Students to become Global.
Certified Business Manager
A Certified Business Manager (CBM) is a globally recognized professional certification from B&B Next under World Learning Initiative that validates expertise in strategic leadership, financial management, operations, and decision-making.
Designed for mid-to-senior level managers, it equips professionals with the skills to drive business growth, efficiency, and profitability across industries.
Key Benefits:
✅ Master core business functions – finance, marketing, HR, and operations.
✅ Enhance leadership & strategic thinking for organizational success.
✅ Boost credibility & career advancement with a prestigious certification.
✅ Apply best practices in risk management, innovation, and global business trends.
Ideal for entrepreneurs, executives, and consultants seeking to elevate their management capabilities.
Certified Data Manager
A Certified Data Manager (CDM) is a professional certification that validates expertise in data governance, quality, integration, and security. Designed for data professionals, it equips individuals with the skills to manage, protect, and leverage organizational data effectively.
Key Benefits:
✅ Master data lifecycle management – from collection to storage and analysis.
✅ Ensure compliance & security with industry standards (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
✅ Improve data-driven decision-making across businesses.
✅ Boost career prospects in IT, finance, healthcare, and analytics.
Ideal for data analysts, IT managers, and database administrators seeking to enhance their data stewardship skills for better business management.
Ideal for entrepreneurs, executives, and consultants seeking to elevate their management capabilities.
Certified Business Manager (CBM)
Course Outline, designed to equip professionals with end-to-end business leadership skills across key functional areas:
Certified Business Manager (CBM) Course Structure
Duration: 6-12 Months (Flexible)
Format: Online/In-Person | Modules + Case Studies + Capstone Project
Module 1: Core Business Fundamentals
Principles of Management & Organizational Behavior
Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
Micro/Macroeconomics for Decision-Makers
Module 2: Strategic Leadership
Strategic Planning & Execution
Change Management & Innovation
Stakeholder & Conflict Resolution
Module 3: Financial Acumen
Financial Statement Analysis
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control
ROI & Capital Investment Strategies
Module 4: Operations & Supply Chain
Process Optimization (Lean/Six Sigma)
Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation
Module 5: Marketing & Customer-Centric Growth
Digital Marketing & Brand Strategy
Consumer Behavior & Market Research
Sales Pipeline & Revenue Models
Module 6: Human Capital & Performance
Talent Acquisition & Retention
Performance Metrics (OKRs/KPIs)
Leadership Communication & Teams
Module 7: Technology & Data-Driven Decisions
Business Analytics (Power BI/Tableau)
Digital Transformation Trends
Cybersecurity Basics for Managers
Module 8: Global Business & Legal Compliance
International Trade & Cross-Cultural Mgmt.
Business Law & Regulatory Frameworks
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
Capstone Project
Real-World Business Challenge: Solve a live case study (e.g., turnaround strategy, market expansion).
Mentorship: Guided by industry experts.
Presentation: Deliver actionable recommendations to a panel.
Assessment & Certification
✔ Exams: Module-wise quizzes + Final proctored test.
✔ Grading: Case study analysis (30%), exams (50%), participation (20%).
✔ Certification: Awarded upon 80%+ score and capstone completion.
Who Should Enroll?
Mid-career managers seeking promotion.
Entrepreneurs scaling their businesses.
Consultants enhancing strategic expertise.
Optional Add-Ons:
Internship: Partnered with corporations.
Outcome:
Graduates gain holistic business mastery to lead teams, drive profits, and adapt to market disruptions.
Certified Data Manager (CDM)
MS Office & Power BI course structure, designed for professionals who need to master data management using these specific tools:
Certified Data Manager (CDM) – MS Office & Power BI Specialization
Duration: 3-6 Months | Format: 100% Hands-on (Labs + Projects)
Module 1: Data Fundamentals with MS Excel (Weeks 1-4)
Advanced Excel for Data Management
Power Query (ETL workflows)
PivotTables & 3D Maps (Geo-visualization)
DAX formulas for calculated columns
Data Cleaning & Validation
Remove duplicates, text-to-columns, Flash Fill
Data validation rules & error checking
Module 2: Database Management with MS Access (Weeks 5-8)
Relational Database Design
Tables, queries, forms, and reports
SQL basics within Access
Integration with Excel/BI
Import/export workflows
Automating reports with Macros
Module 3: Power BI Mastery (Weeks 9-12)
Data Modeling in Power BI
Star schema design
Relationships (1:1, 1:many)
Visualization & Dashboards
Custom visuals (R/Python scripts)
Drill-through filters & bookmarks
Advanced Analytics
Quick Measures & AI visuals
Time intelligence (YTD, QoQ)
Module 4: Automation & Integration (Weeks 13-16)
Power Platform Synergy
Power Automate for data alerts
Power Apps for mobile reporting
MS Teams Integration
Share dashboards via Teams
Collaborative editing
Practical Projects
Excel: Build a sales tracker with automated forecasts
Access: Create an inventory management system
Power BI: Develop a financial KPI dashboard with drill-downs
Integration: Set up a Teams channel with live Power BI reports
Certification Requirements
Weekly assignments (40%)
Final project (60%)
Submit a portfolio with: 3 Excel workbooks (raw → cleaned → analyzed)
1 Access database with queries
2 Power BI dashboards (1 interactive, 1 automated)
Who Should Take This?
Administrators automating reports
Business Analysts transitioning to BI roles
Team Leads who need self-service analytics
Toolkit Covered:
Excel (Power Pivot, Get & Transform)
Access (SQL view, Parameter queries)
Power BI (Gateway, Row-Level Security)
Key Outcomes
✔ Transform raw data into polished reports without coding
✔ Automate 80% of repetitive tasks
✔ Present insights professionally to stakeholders