STUDENT PROFILE This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Business Planning and starting a new business venture. No prior knowledge is required.
COURSE CONTENT The course is divided up into four modules, as follows: Module 1: Planning to succeed Personal profiling & self-assessment Evaluating your business idea Writing a business plan Business structures Basic accounting requirements Module 2: Market Research Types of Research Survey methods Questionnaires Secondary research Market research analysis Module 3: Effective Marketing The marketing cycle Marketing plans The cost per sale formula Target customers Business generation The Marketing mix Product life cycles Module 4: Finance Financial planning & control A personal survival budget Start up budget The meaning of profit Direct and fixed costs Break even analysis Costing & pricing Sales forecasting and adjustments Cash flow forecasting Profit & loss forecasting Capital requirements
DURATION Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 60 hours of study.
STUDY PACK
Course Accreditation At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The course is provided in conjunction with Kendal Publishing Limited – a licenced NCFE centre. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland
Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours. Are there any additional costs? The only additional costs on top of your course fees is £9.99 postage. How do I pay for my course? Debit/Credit card call 0800 0025451 Fast & Secure Google Checkout Paypal Cheque or Bank Transfer
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This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments, building into a comprehensive business plan.
SUPPORT ACCREDITATION Your study pack contains everything required to complete your course and no further purchases are necessary.
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