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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 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.

What our Learners Say: 

Paola:- "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.

Heather: “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, 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 James and found his support so positive. Brilliant tutor!” 
 

Whether you’re interested in learning for work, career progression or self-development, our range of nationally recognised courses provides 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 personal well-being, our courses encompass education, training, health, and social care.

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

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.

No previous experience or knowledge of this subject is required.  

No work experience required.

Please do have a suitable device to study the course upon, we recommend a PC workstation or laptop to allow learners to view their learning account with ease. 

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 the 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 hidden exams or final assessments. All our online course tutors are industry experts in their own specialised fields and will be supporting you from start to finish on your chosen course.
 

Other Fee Online courses that you might wish to consider is the Level 2 in Digital Promotion or our Level 2 in Team Leading, both of these courses very much compliment the role and development of an entrepreneur. 

After the completing of this course, there are a full range of other progression opportunities to consider:
Business Development Manager: Identify growth opportunities, build relationships, and develop strategies to increase company revenue.
Marketing Advsior: Plan, execute, and oversee marketing campaigns to promote products or services, enhance brand awareness, and drive sales.
Business Advisor: Start and run your own business, applying your knowledge to develop a business plan, manage operations, and grow your venture.
 

 

 

Please Apply for your free online course using our Online Enquiry Form – Web link https://www.thecollege.co.uk/adult-skills/free-online-courses
Our Enrolment Process is complete online and you will be assisted every step by one of our Administration team members.  
If you require any further information or help at all, please email our Free Course Team on freecourses@bpc.ac.uk. 
 

 

 

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 durations of our online courses vary between 9 weeks to 6 months, depending on the topic and qualification level. 


Please Apply Now using our Online Enquiry Form – Web link https://www.thecollege.co.uk/adult-skills/free-online-courses 


Our Enrolment Process is complete online and you will be assisted every step by one of our Administration team members.  


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

 

Awarding Body:
NCFE

Course Options

Wed 6th September 2023

Attendance

Online

Duration

12 Weeks

Adult Fee

N/A

16 - 18 Fee

N/A

Adult Fee with Concession

N/A

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