Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up

Why Choose This Course?

The NCFE Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up provides you with the skills and confidence needed to launch your own business. Perfect for developing a brand new idea or building on an existing plan.

This course is designed to be studied at your own pace, anytime, from anywhere, and you won’t be alone! Your dedicated tutor will be on hand to offer support, feedback and guidance whenever you need it.

Could be fully funded – Enquire today to find out if you could study this course for FREE!

Who is this course aimed at?

Ideal for aspiring business owners looking to turn a business idea into a reality, gain essential start-up skills, and boost their confidence in self-employment.

Course Details

Flexible course length


Could be fully funded


Nationally recognised NCFE qualification


Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere


Dedicated tutor for support and feedback

Course Content

Mandatory Units

Unit 1: Initial steps for a business start-up
During this unit, you will learn topics including:

  • How to develop business start-up ideas
  • The relevant skills needed to support the business start-up
  • The products and/or services that comprise the business start-up
  • The different types of business ownership
  • Resource requirements for business start-up

Unit 2: Marketing for a business start-up
During this unit, you will learn topics including:

  • Understanding the market and market research
  • SWOT analysis
  • How to develop a brand for the business start-up
  • Creating a logo that represents the business start-up
  • The brand identity for the business start-up
  • Marketing strategies for a business start-up
  • Creating promotional material for the business start-up
  • Pricing strategies and plans
  • Location considerations for the business start-up

Unit 3: Legal and financial considerations for a business start-up
During this unit, you will learn topics including:

  • HMRC and tax requirements
  • Legislation for the business start-up
  • Cash, profit and cash flow
  • Produce a completed cash flow forecast for the business start-up
  • The management of customers and suppliers
  • Produce an invoice and payment receipt template for the business start-up

Unit 4: Developing a business plan
During this unit, you will learn topics including:

  • The purpose of a business plan
  • Creating a business plan for a business start-up
  • Contingency planning

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Could be fully funded – Enquire today to find out if you could study this course for FREE!

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