Level 2 Certificate Creating a Business Start-Up
Course Overview
30% of new businesses fail within the first two years. Increase chances of success by understanding the vital steps in creating a start-up.
Create a business plan, brand and understand some of the challenges that new businesses can often face.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry criteria, however it is advisable that learners already have a Level 2 or equivalent qualification (Five or more GCSE/O levels grade A*-C, one A level, two or three AS levels, NVQ Level 2).
Funded via the Adult Education Budget. To be eligible for the adult education budget, learners must be over 19 years old at the start of the current academic year, have lived in the UK for 3 or more years and live in a non-devolved area (You must not live in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midland, West of England or Sheffield City Region). Not funded for Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Key Information
A short, accredited Distance Learning Qualification completed within 12- 16 weeks. Self-Study Knowledge Based Qualification with the support of a subject specialist trainer. Choice of Paper and Online Resources and Assessments Method subject to availability. The sooner you complete one course the sooner you can move onto another. Ideal for continued professional development in your area of expertise, to gain prior knowledge for future employment or for your own personal interest in the subject.
Experience in the workplace is not essential as this is a knowledge-only qualification.
Programme Content
Unit 1 - The first steps in setting up your business
Unit 2 - How to market your start-up business effectively
Unit 3 - How to create your business plan
Unit 4 - Legal and financial considerations for your business
Progression opportunities
Learners may wish to progress onto another distance learning course in another subject for example in Business Administration, Customer Service or Team Leading.
Where can you work?
Whether your business is just a dream or is already in its infancy, this course can help equip you with the tools and knowledge to thrive.
