Level 3 Certificate in Business Start-up
Qualification number 603/0048/6
Number of units 1
Guided learning hours 240
Credits 36
This qualification is designed to give you the tools to successfully and confidently launch a new business.
An innovative idea might not be sufficient to ensure the success of a new venture. Any new business should be underpinned by thorough research, planning, and business know-how. This course develops your ability to reduce risk and improve the probability of success for a business start-up.
Our program is designed to be run as a short course that will help budding entrepreneurs create a robust business plan and start their new enterprise. The course develops the ability to research, plan, budget, and reduce risk to ensure a business is successful. On successful completion of the qualification, you will have a viable business plan. With this plan, you can seek investment, successfully launch your business, and run it competently once trading begins.
Qualification objectives
The objectives of the ABE Level 3 Certificate in Start-up are as follows:
• Analyse entrepreneurial and market potential
• Build the business idea
• Develop the marketing approach
• Plan the operations
• Plan the budget
• Create the business plan and pitch
Who is it for?
This qualification is for learners who are 16 and over.
The Level 3 Certificate in Business Start-up will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to run a successful business and learn the mechanics of running a business day-to-day. Who regulates this qualification?
The qualification is regulated in the UK by: • Ofqual
Entry guidance and criteria
There are no formal entry requirements to study Level 3 Certificate; however, should ensure that you have a reasonable expectation of success in the program by assessing your previous qualifications and/or related work experience. Hence, it is your responsibility to use their professional and academic judgment when assisting you in deciding which level you should enter the programs. To successfully qualification, you should have appropriate English language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
For the Level 3 Certificate, it recommends the following standards are met:
• IELTS 5.5
• Cambridge ESOL – Preliminary PET or BEC
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 36-41
• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) – B2
Qualification Structure
Level 3 Certificate in Business Start-up (603/0048/6)
The Level 3 Certificate in Business Start-up consists of one mandatory unit. To be awarded this qualification you must achieve a minimum of a Pass in the mandatory unit.
The total Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is 240 hours
The Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 360 hours
The credit value is 36