START YOUR OWN BUSINESS COURSE


Category: Business & Finance Courses

Course Format
Paper-Based

Approximate Study Time
90 Hours (Self Study) 		Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course over 4 monthly payments.

Initial payment of £75.00

Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £40.00		 Price: £195.00
VAT Exempt

Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days
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The Start Your Own Business – Level 2 Course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of starting a small business.
 
Objectives:

At the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Examine the skill required to become an entrepreneur
  • Understand how to develop a business idea and decide on the type of business structure
  • Plan a business taking account of external and regulatory factors
  • Conduct a market analysis
  • Compose a business plan and marketing plan
On successful completion of the course you will receive an accredited level 2 certificate award (Comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2).

The Course Includes the Following Units:-

  • Unit One – Is Entrepreneurship for you?

The following topics are covered: So you want to be an Entrepreneur; What does it take to be an Entrepreneur?; Entrepreneurial Business Skills; and Entrepreneurship – Advantages and Disadvantages.

  • Unit Two – What is Entrepreneurship?

The following topics are covered: Definitions What is a Small Business?; What is Business Management?; Different types of Business Structures; About your Business Idea; and Developing a Business Idea.

  • Unit Three – Planning for your Business

The following topics are covered: - Legal Requirements for your Type of Business; Protecting your Idea; Opportunities in Your Environment; Identifying the Competition; and What is a SWOT Analysis?.

  • Unit Four – Analysing your Market Place
The following topics are covered: Supply and Demand; and The Market.
  • Unit Five – Funding your Business

The following topics are covered: The Business Plan Elements of the Business Plan.

  • Unit Six – The Marketing Plan

The following topics are covered: The Nature of the Marketing Plan; Characteristics of a Marketing Plan; About the Marketing Plan; and Preparing a Marketing Plan.

Pre-Requirements:

There are no particular entry requirements.

Course Duration & Support:

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. You also have access to a personal tutor by mail or email for a 12 month period. As the course is self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer.

Assessment:

You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. Each unit is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. Most assignments consist of short paragraph answers to set questions. Your work can be sent back to your course tutor by email or by post.
 
Qualification:
 
The award is gained from successfully completed coursework so there is no exam to complete.
 
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Level 2 Start Your Own Business Award.
 
This award has been independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2.
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