Creating a Business Start-Up - Level 2

This course is ideal for learners who want to develop the knowledge and skills needed to start their own business. It introduces the essential steps involved in creating a business start-up, including idea development, understanding business ownership, and identifying resource requirements. Learners will also explore key marketing, legal, and financial considerations, along with the foundations of building a strong brand. By the end of the course, your learner will understand how to create and structure a business plan, supporting them in taking their first steps into entrepreneurship.

Our FREE 12 week online courses are a great way to gain a nationally recognised qualification across a number of sectors. These courses enable you to study flexibly and plan your learning at times that work best for you; whatever your goals. For further details about the course and the content, please click Course Description below.

You have to be aged 19+ at the start of the academic year (31st August) to study this course

Please note that we are currently unable to fund applicants who live in the Cambridge and Peterborough local authority this academic year

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Course Description
What will I study on this course?

**Unit 1 - Initial steps for a business start up
- Understand how to develop business start-up ideas
- Understand the different types of business ownership
- Understand resource requirements for business start up
**Unit 2 - Marketing for a business start up
- Understand the market and market research
- Understand how to develop a brand for the business start up
- Understand marketing strategies for a business start up
**Unit 3 - Legal and financial considerations for a business start up
- Understand HMRC and tax requirements
- Understand legislation for the business start up
- Understand cash, profit and cash flow
- Understand management of customers and suppliers
**Unit 4 - Develop a business plan
- Understand the purpose of a business plan
- Develop a business plan
Entry Requirements

You will be asked a series of eligibility questions upon enrolment.

You have to be aged 19+ at the start of the academic year (31st August) to study this course
Course Length

How long is this course?

12 weeks

When does this course start?

This course is online and the start date is flexible

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course is online.
Course Fees

Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
Additional Information

What qualification will I achieve?

Level 2 Certificate in Business start up

How is my course assessed?

Online e-learning delivery with modular units to complete.