Creating a Business Start-Up Distance Learning Level 2

Course Code: NDD359D/PM1

Course Type
Adult Learning, Online / Distance Learning
Subject Area
Administration & Office Skills, Business Management & Administration
Location
Taunton College
Start date
Flexible
Duration
The duration of the course varies depending on the specific content and requirements of each individual qualification

Course Overview

Unit 1 : Initial steps for a business start-up

The aim of this unit is to help learners understand the initial steps of a business start-up. Learners will understand how to develop business start-up ideas, understand business ownership and work out what resources are required to develop a business start-up.

Unit 2 : Marketing for a business start-up

The aim of this unit is to help learners understand the market their business start-up idea will be positioned in and how to use market research to support the business start-up. Learners will understand how to develop a successful marketing strategy.

Unit 3 : Legal and financial considerations for a business start-up

The aim of this unit is to give learners an understanding of the legal and financial factors that will affect the business start-up.

Unit 4 : Developing a business plan

The aim of this unit is to give learners an understanding of business planning and how to apply their theoretical knowledge to develop a final business plan.

Assessment Methods

Assessments are due at the end of each unit. Your tutor will assess your work and build up your portfolio of evidence of learning. A certificate will be awarded on satisfactory submission of evidence of learning for the units studied.

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