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CPD Course
Entrepreneurship
Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Entrepreneurship.
Would you like to be your own boss? Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Don’t know what to do about your great business idea? If you have ever thought about these situations then you need our entrepreneurship workshop.
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Course Description
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Entrepreneurship.
Would you like to be your own boss? Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Don’t know what to do about your great business idea? If you have ever thought about these situations then you need our entrepreneurship workshop.
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Understand the core principles and practical approaches covered in Entrepreneurship.
- Recognise situations where those approaches can improve workplace decisions or performance.
- Apply the course ideas more confidently in day-to-day professional situations.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for business professionals, administrators, managers and learners who want practical workplace skills they can apply immediately.
Course at a glance
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
Would you like to be your own boss? Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Don’t know what to do about your great business idea? If you have ever thought about these situations then you need our entrepreneurship workshop.
Let our Entrepreneurship course help you achieve your dreams. Being an entrepreneur can be full of risks. These risks are minimized through drafting a business plan, knowing your competition, and successful marketing. All these and more can be found in our Entrepreneurship course.
Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.
Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Decide On The Type Of Business
- Is It Feasible?
- What Are Your Interests?
- Do You Have The Experience?
- Are You An Expert In The Field?
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Three: What Is The Market/Competition Like?
- Is The Venture Lucrative?
- Is There Competition?
- How Can You Set Yourself Apart From The Competition?
- How Is The Customer Prospect?
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Four: Basics Of Starting A Business
- Decide On A Name
- Legal Structure Of Business
- Register The Business
- Choose A Location
- Hire An Accountant
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Five: Create A Business Plan
- What Should Be Included In The Business Plan?
- Gather Documentation
- Develop Business Plan Outline
- Draft Business Plan
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Six: Get Financing
- Contact Organizations For Guidance
- Decide The Type Of Financing
- Shop Around
- What To Do Once Approved
- Case Study & Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Hire Employees
- Develop Job Description(S)
- Advertise Positions
- Interview Candidates
- Select Candidates
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Eight: Training Employees
- Teach Company Culture
- Implement Actual Training For The Position
- Provide Feedback
- Offer Additional Training, If Necessary
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Nine: Market The Business
- Traditional Marketing
- Create A Website
- Social Media
- Networking Groups
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Ten: Run The Business
- Procurement
- Sell! Sell! Sell!
- How To Manage Cash Flow
- Budgeting
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Module Eleven: Grow The Business
- Offer More Products / Services
- Open Another Location
- Franchise Opportunities
- Scoring Large Contracts
- Case Study
- Review Questions
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Career Development
Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Career Development > Entrepreneurship
Explore more Career Development training or return to the eBSI SME Academy.
Your questions, answered
Does the course include a certificate?
The course assessment leads to a downloadable digital PDF CPD Certificate of Completion. See the course description for the CPD credits awarded.
What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is the ongoing learning that helps you maintain and develop the knowledge and skills you use in your work. Courses, workshops and other learning activities can contribute to your CPD record.
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