Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Self-employment and starting up a new businesses may look considerably more appealing than ever before. Still, many people looking into this option may well not have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.
Our Certificate in Entrepreneurship has been designed to support individuals in setting up a new business, guiding them in their strategic objectives, introducing them to new concepts, and providing them with coaching throughout the programme.
With modules such as: Building Your Online Presence, Developing Innovation and Creativity, and Presenting Your Business, there are a wide range of subject areas and learning objectives to enable owners and employees of start-ups or young businesses to develop their knowledge and skills and look forward to a brighter future.
The programme has a wide range of resources available, making learning straightforward to deliver. The programme includes videos, exercises, and other resources. Additionally, learners can take every module in the programme or take individual modules required to address skills gaps. The student can use any units to achieve this nationally recognised, regulated qualification, provided that the required number of credits are reached for certification.
To complete this Programme, Students must finish Mandatory Modules, and students can choose Optional Modules to improve their knowledge.
Modules
Mandatory Modules
This unit will enable participants to test their business ideas, agree or amend them, and have the confidence to further develop their thinking on the next steps.
This unit will enable participants to acquire the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed for planning their new business.
This unit will enable participants to acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills needed to build an effective business strategy.
This unit will enable participants to acquire knowledge, understanding, and skills needed for developing innovation and creativity in their business.
This unit will enable participants to acquire the knowledge and understanding of basic financial management and the skills to be able to create a budget and a cash flow forecast for their business.
This unit will enable participants to acquire the knowledge and understanding of the types of finance available and the skills to be able to pitch their idea to investors.
This unit will enable participants to acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills to create an effective marketing plan for their business.
This unit will enable participants to gain knowledge and understanding of the importance of a strong brand and the skills to identify the desired brand characteristics of their own business.
This unit will enable participants to develop the skills to be able to confidently present their business, product, and/or service ideas to stakeholders.
This unit will enable participants to develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding of how to develop their business’s online presence.
This unit will give participants the understanding and knowledge of an effective sales process, the skills to be able to plan, and embed this in their business.
Optional Modules (If student want to learn)
This unit will give participants the knowledge and understanding of the different methods of market research and the skills to carry out active market research for their own business.
This unit will enable participants to acquire the knowledge, understanding, and skills to identify the staffing needs of the business and then recruit and employ staff following legislation.
This unit enables participants to acquire the knowledge, skills, and understanding of how to create a productive and motivated workforce.
This unit enables participants to review their knowledge, understanding, and skills and what requires further development to support business success.
This unit enables participants to acquire an understanding of the importance of a strong customer service focus and how it can be applied to their business.
This unit will enable participants to acquire knowledge, understanding, and skills to manage aspects of quality in their business effectively.
This unit will enable participants to acquire an understanding of the effective management of resources.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify a business opportunity
- Evaluate an idea and assess the market
- Understand the process of setting up a business
- Explore the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship
- Understand the process of raising capital and how to speak to investors
- Be clear about your expectations and motivations and the risks involved
- Leverage experiments to validate concepts and refine your business strategy
- Know what you need to do to comply with the law and deal with the red tape
- Build skills and knowledge in key areas, including marketing, customer service, and finance
Who Will Benefit
Ambitious Entrepreneurs
Study the rules of the start-up industry, whether you are a first-time entrepreneur mostly familiar with the beginnings of a concept or are pursuing entrepreneurship.
Initial Phase Entrepreneurs
Construct an overall structure to assess prospects, execute start-ups, and fund new projects.
Students
Understand how much it takes to be a good entrepreneur who is successful and decide if establishing a company or working with a start-up is the best choice for you.
Programme Structure
The Certificate in Entrepreneurship at WCC consists of approximately 58 hours of material delivered over eight weeks. You can complete the coursework on your own time while meeting regular deadlines.
Why Get Certified
Upon successful completion of the Mastering Certificate in Entrepreneurship programme, you’ll earn a certificate of completion from the Westminster Central College.
Getting certified shows employers that you have a clear understanding of the core concepts of Leadership and Management. You can also add the qualification to your CV, and easily upload it to your LinkedIn profile.
Becoming certified shows you have strong leadership and management skills and that you’re motivated to learn: two essential qualities in the workplace. Demonstrating these qualities can help improve your chances of finding the job you want.
Improving your leadership and management skills can help you find a job, get promoted, or start a whole new career.
The WCC Online Advantage
Everyone deserves an opportunity to study online programmes. You can study your chosen programme flexibly to fit your lifestyle, work, and other commitments.
Save Time
Elearning allows you to log on when you can and complete your training in a timely manner. By logging in and completing your training in a few hours, it saves the extra hours (and sometimes days) that you would normally spend in a classroom or even traveling to and from the event.
Choose your own learning environment
At WCC you can take lessons anywhere, including from the comfort of your own home.
No country restrictions
Our online programmes are open to students all around the world, there is no need to obtain travel or immigration documents.
The WCC Experience
Expert Trainers
Passionate specialists who keep up to date with the latest trends in their field.
Quality Delivery
Trainers have assessed annually on the quality of their delivery and delegate engagement.
Practical Training
Theory and practical based training to take back to the office which leads you more.
Small Class Sizes
No more than 15 people to ensure you get the most from our trainers.
Apply Now and Be the Change
Unlock your leadership potential and propel your career to new heights.
Please contact us on +44 20 8555 7585 or send us an email to Info@wcc.ac.com to discuss your requirements and obtain an application form.
