Creating a Business Start-Up Level 2 Online

About the course

The qualification is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to develop a business start-up. It will give learners an understanding of the initial processes and requirements of a business start-up, knowledge of the first steps in creating a business start-up, including the marketing, legal and financial requirements, and an understanding of how to write a business plan.

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Entry requirements

Learners must meet the following eligibility criteria to access this course:

• Be aged 19+ on the 31/08/2025
• Learners must be a UK resident and legally living in the UK on the first day of learning. (proof required)
• Due to Government funding criteria, we are unable to accept learners who live in Scotland, Wales, N Ireland, Ireland or a devolved postcode areas. Please check with us if you are unsure.

Qualifications

NCFE/CACHE Level 2 qualification

What you'll learn (core modules)

This course explores the following:

• Initial steps for a business start-up
• Marketing for a business start-up
• Legal and financial considerations when starting a business
• How to develop a business plan

How will I be assessed?

You will be required to work through a series of tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and demonstrate your knowledge. Your personal tutor will then assess your work and provide you with constructive feedback for each unit.

Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)

• All learning will be online (self-study) and can be completed at a time that suits without the need to attend college. Dedicated tutors will provide written feedback on the assessments and ongoing remote support where required.

  The course includes online learning materials in the form of interactive resources and flipbooks, a personalised login to access the online learning portal will be given on enrolment.

Where will this course take me?

Once you have completed your course with us, you may feel that you would like to progress with your studies or develop skills in another area and take up another course.

How much will it cost?

The course is fully funded and there are no associated costs with completing this course*

However if you start and not complete this course there will be a charge of £125

*The course is fully funded subject to the individual being over 19 and living in the UK

I'm interested. What should I do now?

Please select "apply online" We will then email you an application pack - learning cannot be started until these forms are completed and submitted.

Once these are approved, we will send information on how to access the learning portal.

You can only apply for one course at a time however upon completion you can enrol on a further 2 courses per academic year.

Days & times

Please contact us for dates and further information