This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.
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This course is for adults who want to start their own business and gives you the opportunity to develop an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding around the requirements of starting a business.
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This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.
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The four essential areas you will study are:
Section 1: Initial steps for business start up
Section 2: Marketing for business start up
Section 3: Legal and financial considerations for business start up
Section 4: Developing a plan for a business start up
Engaging and/or building confidence
We have 2 different start dates for this course:
This course is fully funded for eligible students
If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £50.00. If you choose to stay residentially, and you are not eligible via the residential funding assessment, there will be an additional fee to pay. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm when you apply.
Do you know? South Yorkshire is a growing location in the UK for business, professional and financial services companies - meaning better job prospects.
“Studying at Northern College was incredible. Everyone there made learning so easy and enabled me to find direction in my life.” - Naima
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This course has given me a whole new perspective on managerial roles and an insight into different styles and practices. The support of my tutor has been fantastic with additional support of online tutorials and access to all relevant documentation.
Was an amazing experience. The staff were all friendly and approachable. Thank you Northern College for making me feel welcome.
Awesome tutors and a very friendly place. I wish I was still there.
Absolutely amazing beautiful place. Can’t fault anything about. Adult education at its best.
Rated by Ofsted as a Good Provider
student pass rate for 2021-22
of students rated the College as good or outstanding in supporting them to improve their confidence to learn
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