Creating a Business Start-Up: Level 2 Certificate
For learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to develop a business start-up.
Course summary
- Qualification
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up
- Level
- Level 2
- Awarding body
- NCFE
- Qualification number (QAN)
- 603/3632/8
- Guided learning
- 121 hours
- Total time
- 121 hours, including study and assessment
- Cost
- Free if you are eligible
Who it's for and what you'll learn
This Creating a Business Start-Up NCFE Level 2 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.
This qualification aims to:
- focus on the study of starting a business
- support learners in creating a business plan
The objectives of this qualification are to:
- gain an understanding of the steps of creating and developing a business start-up
- develop an awareness of their own business skills
- increase self-awareness and aid personal development
What the course covers
To be awarded the Creating a Business Start-Up level 2 qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 4 mandatory units:
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.
The learner will:
- Understand how to develop business start-up ideas
- Understand the different types of business ownership
- Understand resource requirements for 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.
The learner will:
- Understand the market and market research
- Understand how to develop a brand for the business start-up
- Understand marketing strategies for a business start-up
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.
The learner will:
- Understand HMRC and tax requirements
- Understand legislation for the business start-up
- Understand cash, profit and cash flow
- Understand management of customers and suppliers
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.
The learner will:
- Understand the purpose of a business plan
- Develop a business plan
How these courses usually work
Every provider does things a little differently, so check the details with them before you apply.
Where and how you study
Most of these courses are studied online, from home. You'll usually need internet access and a laptop or desktop computer. A phone or tablet may not be enough. Some providers can send paper workbooks if you ask.
How long it takes
- This qualification is designed to take about 121 hours in total, including study and assessment.
- Many learners finish in around 6 weeks by studying 4 to 5 hours a week. You can go faster if you have more time.
- Providers usually set a deadline, often 10 to 12 weeks after you start.
Support
Providers usually give you a tutor who marks your work and answers your questions by email, phone or message.
Assessment
There are usually no exams. Instead, you answer assessment questions as you work through the course and send them to your tutor to mark. If an answer needs more work, you can usually change it and send it again.
Your certificate
When you pass, your certificate comes from the awarding body, NCFE. It often takes 8 to 12 weeks to arrive after your final assessment.
Things to check before you start
- Many providers only let you study one funded course at a time.
- If you leave the course early, or don't finish by the deadline, some providers charge an admin or withdrawal fee, often around £125. Ask about this before you sign up.
Can I do this course for free?
ASF local flexibility: 19+, England resident, unemployed or earning under £26,800 (devolved areas vary).
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Where can I study this?
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Sources
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up - List of Qualifications approved for fundingqualifications.education.gov.uk
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creating A Business Start-Upncfe.org.uk
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