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Course Overview

Unleash your entrepreneurial potential with this free online course, tailored for aspiring and early-stage business owners. Whether you’re nurturing a dream idea, considering turning a hobby into a venture, or aiming to elevate an existing business, this course provides you with essential tools and insights to thrive in the business world. 

Dive into creating a robust business plan, developing a compelling brand, and navigating common challenges faced by new businesses. This course is ideal for those learners who are ready to launch or refine their entrepreneurial journey, this course covers everything from initial steps in brand development marketing, legalities, and financial management.

Enrol today to gain a nationally recognised qualification that empowers you with practical skills and knowledge to build and grow your business with confidence.

What our Learners Say: 

5 Star Rating Feedback: "The most enjoyable experience was about creating a name, logo, and different examples of pricing, receipts and invoices. It definitely helps to understand that to open a business it is not just about having savings and ideas, but also skills, knowledge about laws and accountability, marketing and other to be able to have a successful idea. An excellent tutor, very kind, explaining clearly any doubts, always looking forward to help, thank you James." - Paola

5 Star Rating Feedback: "I enjoyed methodically working through the business plan because it made me consider lots of points that I hadn't previously thought about.  This course already has been invaluable in developing my own small business." - Jude

5 Star Rating Feedback: "I enjoyed all the course but particularly enjoyed carrying out the research into the viability of starting my business. It has definitely given me the confidence to actually go ahead with my idea as I feel so much more confident about knowing what I need to prepare and think about before hand ( particularly legal and regulatory requirements . I also enjoyed thinking about marketing plans and how to promote my business.  I received excellent written support and feedback from my tutor and found his support was really useful and encouraged me to carry on and complete the course. His support was always so positive but pointed out any areas I needed to expand on. Brilliant Assessor!" - Heather

If you require any further information or help at all, please email our Free Course Team on freecourses@bpc.ac.uk

What you will learn:

Unit 1 - Initial steps for business start up.

Unit 2 - Markting for business start up.

Unit 3 - Legal and financial considerations for business start up. 

Unit 4 - Developing a business plan.

These funded courses are available for anyone that is 19 years old and over, that have lived in the EU/UK for the past 3 years.

Whether you’re interested in learning for work, career progression or self-development, our range of nationally recognised courses provide a flexible blended approach to your learning.

Explore our extensive range of free adult online qualifications, designed to enhance your skills and knowledge across diverse fields.  From honing your office and business acumen to promoting mental health awareness and supporting others, our courses encompass education, training, business, health, and social care.

Join us today elevate your expertise and advance your career, at no cost at all!

Please ensure you have a suitable device to study the course upon, we recommend a desktop or laptop to allow learners to view their learning account and type answers with ease.

No previous experience or knowledge of this subject is required.

You will be provided with an interactive learning account, containing practical advice and guidance to aid your learning journey.  We use an online learning platform known as eAssessor Pro to submit your written answers, all of our online courses are broken into bite-sized topics/sections and you submit your studies for feedback and guidance as you work your way through your chosen course.

Please don’t worry, there are no exams!  Plus, you will supported from start to finish by one of our online course tutors, who are industry experts in their own specialised fields.

Upon completing this course, other Free Online Level 2 courses that you might wish to consider are:

  • Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
  • LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace
  • Digital Promotion for Business
  • Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
  • Principles of Team Leading

All of these qualifications very much complement this course.

After completing this qualification, you could pursue various roles, including:

  • Entrepreneur/Business Owner: Start your own business or venture in a field of your choice.
  • Business Consultant: Provide advice and guidance to new businesses on strategy and operations.
  • Marketing Assistant: Help develop marketing strategies for start-ups or small businesses.
  • Business Development Assistant: Identify growth opportunities, build relationships, and develop strategies to increase company revenue.

Please note that while this qualification provides a strong foundation, further training or qualifications may be necessary for more advanced or specific roles.

These courses are offered 'free' on the proviso that the course is completed. If you fail to complete any course, or actively engage by regularly submitting work, you will be liable to pay a £125.00 Administrative Fee.

 

 

These courses are offered 'free' on the proviso that the course is completed. If you fail to complete any course, you will be liable to pay a £125.00 Administrative Fee.

All courses are flexible part-time learning, from the comfort of your own home, requiring 3-4 hours of self-study per week. The duration of this course is 12 weeks.

Please 'Apply Now' using our Online Enrolment Form.

If you require any further information or help at all, please email our Free Course Team on freecourses@bpc.ac.uk

Awarding Body:
NCFE

Curriculum Area:
Commercial Delivery - Commercial Delivery

Course Options

Start Date

Various

Attendance

Online

Duration

12 Weeks

Location

Bournemouth Campus

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