Become a Certified Online Business Manager
Elevate your career and compete at the highest level with the accredited online business management course from the Online Business Association
It’s time to finally grow the OBM business you love (without the overwhelm)
Enrol in the Online Business Manager’s Institute to learn everything you need to know to organise, optimise, and manage your successful business.
About
Trying to grow your Online Business Manager career is overwhelming
Without the right skills, knowledge, and guides, then…
- You end up wasting time chasing methods that don’t work
- Attracting, closing, and working with major clients is a constant headache
- Revenue never grows (and often sinks)
- You remain a glorified VA, never becoming a highly paid online business manager (OBM)
- Your team doesn’t grow while maintaining the service quality your clients expect
- Navigating legal aspects and ensuring compliance remains stressful
These struggles are what most aspiring and established OBMs face.
Let’s change that for you! The Online Business Manager certification has helped hundreds of OBMs land multi-million-pound clients, enabling them to scale their businesses to six figures and beyond.
And now it’s your turn.
You won’t find a more comprehensive OBM Certification in the online space.
About
The Online Business Manager Certficiation
Develop and master the skills, systems, and confidence you need to succeed as the top online business manager in your industry. This unique certification will stand you out from the crowd in the competitive online space.
on-demand education
Access to a wealth of on-demand educational resources and courses covering every area of business management empowering you to master the skills required for succes
expert mentoring
Benefit from mentorship programmes designed to guide you through your OBM journey, providing valuable insights, advice, and real-world experience from top-level industry experts.
global recognition
Attain a globally recognised certification that adds credibility and distinction to your profile as an online business manager.
Increase your value
Learn strategies to increase your business’ value, improve processes, and expand your team, creating opportunities for substantial growth and success in the competitive online business landscape.
join a community
Connect with a community of like-minded professionals within the OBM Institute, fostering collaborations, partnerships, and networking opportunities that contribute to personal and professional growth.
operate with integrity
Gain insights into systems, processes, and team management, enhancing your ability to build a solid foundation for business success while operating with integrity.
get started
Your plan to build a successful OBM business...
1. Enrol for the Online Business Manager certification
2. Apply to the foundational OBM frameworks
3. Scale an OBM business you can be proud of
Training library
Access the essentials of Online Business Manager growth
As part of the Online Business Manager Certification, you’ll receive access to 15 accredited OBM training video modules, covering the following topics:
- How to Succeed as an Online Business Manager
- The OBM Business Plan
- Operations and Systems
- Leadership
- Finance
- Legal and Compliance
- Recruitment and HR
- Marketing
- Sales
- Client Management
- PR and Media
- Networking
- Launches
- Tech in Operations
- Scaling Your OBM Business
You’ll also gain access to...
The knowledge Vault
Dive into our vault and access over £45,000 worth of ready-to-go templates including contracts, financial planning, policy documents, and more. This will save you money, time, and energy.
the obm’s dashboard
Get immediate access to our operational dashboard in Trello. A plug-and-play system optimised for improving any business’ operational efficiency, including your own.
personalised membership
Navigate the complexities of online business and client management with guidance from seasoned professionals. Benefit from mentorship that goes beyond theory, providing practical wisdom for real-world challenges.
the collective
Join a supportive community of online business owners. Network and build connections to take your business to the next level.
premium accreditation
Continue your study with the globally recognised 6-star IMPACT with Integrity Online Business Accreditation - a symbol of your commitment to operating an online business with integrity and excellence.
Training library
Access the essentials of Online Business Manager growth
Once you become an OBM, following our processes, you’ll be able to approach any client confident in the knowledge that you can and will manage it to significant success.
This isn’t just a cookie-cutter programme, it’s EVERYTHING you will need to win major contracts with your DREAM CLIENTS – you’ll be ready to become the biggest businesses in town. Plus, delivering them professional-level consulting and results guided by our proven operational methodology.
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Enrol today...
- Our extensive 15-Module Training Library (£15,000 Value)
- Our Knowledge Vault Resources (£45,000 Value)
- The OBM Master Dashboard (£20,000 Value)
- The Collective business network (Priceless)
- Personalised Mentorship (£15,000 Value)
- Premium Accreditation (£2,000 Value)
- 12 Month’s Legal Membership Support (£600 Value)
Testimonials
What people say about us...
ABOUT US
Meet your instructors
We’re Alison Goodwin and Steve Fowles, founders of the Online Business Association.
Strategy is at the heart of our business and we’re not ashamed to tell you that we’re exceptional at what we do – We have the clients and have driven the results to prove that.
We manage projects up to multi-million £/$ businesses because we have the skills, the team and the knowledge to make an impactful difference in the online space.
We’ve not got to where we are through social media or basic outreach like so many others. Our business is based 100% on referrals and word of mouth.
We’re not just another cloned ‘coach’ who’s going to promise you their ‘secret formula to success’ and then give you vague advice you probably already knew. We won’t pretend to be your best friend either just to sell you overpriced cookie-cutter ‘strategies’.
Instead, we’ll give you the robust education, accredited training, tools, and genuine business connections you need to succeed.
We only work with people who are serious about business; people who are prepared to be present in their own business; and people who want to achieve real and significant results. We’re committed to nurturing those people and working with them long-term to become more than just strategy consultants. We’re here to become partners.
We’re proud to put our people first. Once you join the Online Business Association, you become part of something much, much bigger.
transform your client base
Are you ready to confidently attract clients and work with any major company?
Once you become an OBM, following our processes, you’ll be able to approach any client confident in the knowledge that you can and will manage it to significant success.
This isn’t just a cookie-cutter programme, it’s EVERYTHING you will need to win major contracts with your DREAM CLIENTS – you’ll be ready to become the biggest businesses in town. Plus, delivering them professional-level consulting and results guided by our proven operational methodology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You’re in the right place if:
- You seek a profound understanding of the connection between systems, processes, and team dynamics.
- Hiring and team management feel overwhelming, and you need guidance on where to start.
- You’re unsure whether to hire employees or freelancers and how to seamlessly integrate them into your team.
- You’re juggling too many responsibilities, recognizing the need for help but feeling uncertain about where to begin.
This programme is for you if you are…
- A virtual assistant (or VA) with the drive, ambition and commitment to reach the very top of your game.
- Ready to take that next step from VA to OBM and play with the big powerhouse businesses.
- A business owner seeking a deeper understanding of operations management, enabling you to identify gaps in your client’s business and effectively manage teams.
The programme covers a comprehensive range of topics including operations management, team expansion, strategic growth planning, client management, launches, and various aspects of online business operations.
The programme is delivered online, allowing participants to access course materials, lessons, and resources at their own pace. It combines educational content, mentoring sessions, and applied assessments for a holistic learning experience.
You also get access to the OBM Operations Dashboard, a comprehensive reference guide full of documents and resources to immediately optimise how you operate your business, while also adapting it to your clients. This Operations Dashboard is the heart of the training and an essential part of what makes our methodology so unique. We’ve packed over £5,000 of value into this resource.
Yes, the programme is designed to provide practical skills that can be implemented immediately. The applied assessments and case studies are structured to help learners directly apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
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Enrol today...
You’ll get access to:
- The Institute’s 15-Module Training Library (£15,000 Value)
- The Knowledge Vault (£45,000 Value)
- The OBM Master Dashboard (£5,000 Value)
- The Collective (Priceless)
- Personalized Mentorship (£15,000 Value)
- Premium Accreditation (£2,000 Value)
- 12 Month’s Legal Support (£600 Value)
Total Value: £82,600
Today’s Price: £9,997