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INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS STARTUP


Who is the Introductory Certificate in Business Start-up for?

Developing First Class Expertise for Your Business

This qualification has been developed for the entrepreneur;

who is about to launch or has launched a new business. Whilst it can be taken as a recognised qualification in its own right, it can also be taken as a stepping stone to the corresponding full Certificate or Diploma and there are no specific entry requirements.

What does the qualification cover?


The Introductory Certificate in Business Start-up;

covers the following areas;
  • Business planning essentials
  • Preparing a business development plan
  • Identifying funding options and sources of professional advice and support for new business
  • Setting business objectives and identifying the required resources
  • Identifying customer needs recruiting, selecting and developing staff

How long will it take?

The Introductory Certificate;

requires 30 hours of study.

What support will I get?


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In addition to the support you will receive from your Centre;

the Institute provides a unique and comprehensive package of candidate support, with access to: A wide range of online resources including;
  • Student Resource Centre and CPD system
  • Rapid Response Subject Search tool
  • Career Development Information

How is it assessed?

Assessment is normally via an Institute set and assessed External Assignment or;

alternatively, assessment can be via Centre set assessments, based on the Learning Outcomes within the syllabus. This ensures you minimise time away from work and that you undertake work study which is relevant to your own workplace context.

What are the progression routes from these qualifications?


On completion of this qualification you will know how to:
  1. Business Plan Preparation
  2. Locate Professional Advice
  3. Identify Customers Needs
  4. Assess Market Research
  5. Develop Operating Budget
  6. Establish Training Priorities

On completion of the Introductory Certificate in Business Start-up; the following progression routes become available:

  • Enhance your professional status by becoming an Affiliate member of the Institute
  • Progress onto the corresponding full Certificate or Diploma.

What is your next move?

Over 70,000 individual members and 400 corporate members trust the Institute; to help shape their future and the future of their organisations. Why not join them and enrol on our Chartered Management Institute course today?

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