Business Planning & Marketing Courses

The Start Your Own Business Course is ideal if you have ever dreamt of starting your own company. The course provides all of the key knowledge and skills required to establish your own business, giving you the confidence to turn your dream into a reality. On Successful Completion of this course, learners will gain an Open Awards Badge of Excellence Certificate of Achievement.

If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of digital marketing, then this is the course for you, where the course provides all of the key knowledge and skills required to manage your own digital marketing campaign for your organisation, regardless of size. We will take you step-by-step through all of the important details of digital marketing, including personalising the customer experience, content creation, and the importance of the millennial audience. On successful completion of the course, students will receive feedback on their work and will be awarded the Open Awards Badge of Excellence Certification.

The Project Management - QLS Level 3 Course will take you step-by-step through the thought and learning processes involved in being a Project Manager. The course covers a wide range of subject areas from management strategies, quality, finance, health & safety, planning and personal development to name but a few - all of the elements needed to be a good project manager. On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a QLS Level 3 Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The Business Marketing - QLS Level 2 Course is designed for people seeking to understand and apply the principles of marketing to a business. On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a QLS Level 2 Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The Marketing Studies - QLS Level 3 Course is designed for students who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practice of Marketing and their business applications. On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a QLS Level 3 Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The Virtual Assistant - QLS Level 2 Course will take you step-by-step through the thought and learning processes involved in being a Virtual Assistant. A VA is very much like a PA except they work from home using the internet and telephone to help clients all over the world. If you have experience of office work and good communication skills, then this is an excellent way to either build a business or supplement your income. On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a QLS Level 2 Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The Personal Assistant - QLS Level 3 Diploma Course is designed to give an overview of the key areas of business understanding and abilities that are needed within the role of a Personal Assistant (PA) or Personal Secretary (PS). The role of a Personal Assistant can vary quite a bit but can be generalised as someone who will assist in the daily business or personal tasks on the behalf of a Senior Manager. The practical roles required are much more than sound administrative skills and the role requires strong personal skills and a firm grasp of business requirements and procedures. On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a Level 3 Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from NCFE and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The Professional Business Development - QLS Level 4 Course is designed for students who wish to develop their specialist business skills and demonstrate general business principles in the role which they perform in an organisation. On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a QLS Level 4 Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The Business Planning - QLS Level 2 Course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Business Planning. On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a QLS Level 2 Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course provides students with an introductory knowledge and understanding of self-employment and requirements for success. This course is designed for students wishing to consider self-employment or further study in the area of self-employment and provides progression routes to a number of higher level courses. No prior knowledge is required.