Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up_

Course Overview

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.

Key Information

Course Length
8 weeks

Course Level
Level 2

For Individuals

Benefits

Fully online course and assessments
Study from anywhere, at any time
Nationally recognised
Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
Perfect for beginners
Support from expert Tutors
Receive a digital e-certificate upon completion
No hidden costs

Funded Course
Yes

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Course Content Breakdown

Unit 1: Initial steps for a business start-up (Level 2 • 30 GLH)

Section 1: Understand how to develop business start-up ideas
Section 2: Understand the different types of business ownership
Section 3: Understand resource requirements for business start-up

Unit summary: 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 (Level 2 • 40 GLH)

Section 1: Understand the market and market research
Section 2: Understand how to develop a brand for the business start-up
Section 3: Understand marketing strategies for a business start-up

Unit summary: 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 (Level 2 • 30 GLH)

Section 1: Understand HMRC and tax requirements
Section 2: Understand legislation for the business start-up
Section 3: Understand cash, profit and cash flow
Section 4: Understand management of customers and suppliers

Unit summary: 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 (Level 2 • 21 GLH)

Section 1: Understand the purpose of a business plan
Section 2: Develop a business plan

Unit summary: 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.