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

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.